International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Personal Reflections on the Fight Against Antisemitism

It always strikes me how well adherents of antisemitism know their history. The forces that led to the Holocaust—which was so unprecedented that the world had to invent a new word, genocide, in an attempt to somehow capture the scale of the atrocity—are the same ones that sparked anti-Jewish crimes thousands of years ago as well as just a few days ago. The times may change, the circumstances may change, the details may change—but the beliefs that lead to these acts of violence remain the same. If the forces of antisemitism remain willing to learn about the past and act on their beliefs, shouldn’t those of us who oppose them do the same?

Personal Perspectives

Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community Beyond Pride Month

As Pride month comes to a close, we ask for solidarity because, while we’ve made great strides over the years, we still have a long way to go—but we can get there together. These recommendations are a great way to get started.

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The Last Line of Defense Against Forest Destruction

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments’ failures to address the needs of Indigenous communities revealed significant disparities in their access to healthcare and other services. Increasingly, Indigenous peoples are exposed to the worst effects of climate change, and to violations of their rights to land and resources.

Personal Perspectives

Lessons from My Youth: Reflecting on What Juneteenth Means to Me

Growing up in Texas, Juneteenth was always a celebration—my family would gather at my grandmother's house to celebrate with food, music, and prayer. If we want to work together to build a better future, we must understand the historical importance of days such as June 19. Those who can observe this holiday going forward should take it as an opportunity to learn and listen. But we also must acknowledge that the increased recognition and celebration of this holiday is in response to the death of an African American man. Mr. Floyd’s life spurred a movement, but we should not have needed him to lose his life to have these critical conversations.

Digitizing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

The pandemic has acted as a catalyst to modify the way sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is handled globally. Digital health interventions, for example, could allow more people access to SRHR information, including among underserved populations.

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Gender Equality Needs Boys

According to GEAS researchers, if we’re going to achieve gender equality, we must address conditions and stereotypes that are harmful to both girls and boys—and we must intervene much earlier, by at least age 10