Pregnancy and the Largest Humanitarian Crisis of Our Time

By Katherine Brandon on April 14, 2016

Being pregnant can be an uncertain and stressful time for anyone, but imagine being pregnant in the midst of the …

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One Year Anniversary of U.S. LGBTI Envoy Role

By Ryan Kaminski on April 13, 2016

Today, April 13, marks the one year anniversary of the official launch of a groundbreaking new U.S. State Department role, …

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Ending Rape and Sexual Abuse in Peacekeeping

By Peter Yeo on April 13, 2016

There is no place for rapists in peacekeeping. This was the title of my op-ed in the Los Angeles Times …

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Newsday Tuesday: 7 Global Stories We’re Reading This Week

By Aaron Sherinian on April 12, 2016

Continuing in our weekly series on important global news stories in the support of the United Nations and the causes …

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5 Ways Clean Cooking Improves Health

By Radha Muthiah on April 12, 2016

Across the developing world, people cook over open fires or simple stoves that burn solid fuels like wood, animal dung, …

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In the Wake of Ebola: Measles Outbreak in Sierra Leone

By Pinky Patel on April 11, 2016

The Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa decimated health systems in affected countries, including routine immunization activities. Now Sierra Leone …

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The Next UN Secretary-General: Selecting the World’s Top Diplomat

By Susan Myers on April 8, 2016

Update: On Tuesday, June 7, the President of the General Assembly is holding additional informal dialogues with new candidates for …

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Paris Climate Agreement 101: No Jargon, Just Facts

By Justine Sullivan on April 7, 2016

On April 22 – Earth Day – representatives from more than 100 countries will gather at the United Nations in …

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Reaffirming our Commitment to Humanity: 5 Key Issues Ahead of the World Humanitarian Summit

By Kaysie Brown on April 7, 2016

With just under 50 days until the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, it’s an important time to look at the …

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Making Sure Girls are at the Decision-Making Table in a Meaningful Way

By Guest Blogger on April 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This post is part of the blog series, “Her Goals: Our Future,” which highlights the connections between girls …

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