Declaring racism a public health crisis brings more attention to solving long-ignored racial gaps in health

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has joined hundreds of cities and counties across the country in declaring racism a public health threat. On April 8, 2021, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky called racism an epidemic that affects “the entire health of our nation.” Declaring racism a public health threat will create a sharper strategic and operational focus on… Continue reading Declaring racism a public health crisis brings more attention to solving long-ignored racial gaps in health

‘US women should not be intimidated’ – Dutch doctor will keep providing abortion pills to Americans

Two women on the frontlines of the debate over women’s right to choose on Thursday (April 13) said that they will continue to prescribe and ship mifepristone and misoprostol, the abortion medicine at the center of the latest reproductive rights legal battle in America. Dutch physician Rebecca Gomperts, founder of ‘Women on Waves’ and the… Continue reading ‘US women should not be intimidated’ – Dutch doctor will keep providing abortion pills to Americans

Video: Tokyo Pride participants call for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality

Tokyo’s 30th annual Rainbow Pride parade took place on Sunday (April 21) with participants calling for more rights as well as marriage equality for LGBTQ+ people in Japan. The issue of marriage equality is especially contentious in Japan, as it is the only Group of Seven (G7) nation without legal protection for same-sex unions. Campaigners on… Continue reading Video: Tokyo Pride participants call for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality

Overcoming racism depends on respect for every person’s dignity

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a student asked: Why does racism still exist against Black people, Indigenous people and people of colour when we have national and international mechanisms built upon notions of human dignity, equal rights and freedom? National and international human rights mechanisms do not seem to provide reliable solutions… Continue reading Overcoming racism depends on respect for every person’s dignity