To Lay Down One’s Life
2014-06-16
Imagine the following scenario: your little sister needs an organ transplant, and you are a match. The surgery would save her life, but there is a high probability of yourContinue Reading
The [Im]mutability of Sexual Orientation: The Royal College of Psychiatrists Takes a Begrudging Half-Step Away From its “Born Gay” Stance
2014-06-08
It comes across as indecisive, and at times a bit defiant as if playing the part of a reluctant pupil with his ear caught firmly in the hand of theContinue Reading
Abortion Steals the Poor’s Most Treasured Possession
2014-06-05
It is an undeniable truth that children are the future of every nation that wants to make progress. Nonetheless, there are times when those little seeds of hope that needContinue Reading
Treating Symptoms but not the Problem: UNFPA Prioritizes Birth Control Over Child Marriage
2013-11-27
On October 30th I attended UNFPA’s State of the World Population 2013 Launch: Facing the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy. The focus of this event was on empowering girls and givingContinue Reading
Focus?
2013-04-10
On April 4th, CNN released a story of a young woman named Gul Meena. Like every other young girl, Gul had bright dreams of a beautiful, thriving and adventurous life.Continue Reading
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
2012-11-27
The United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is being brought to the floor today by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). Although supporters press theirContinue Reading
4 Problems with the London Family Planning Summit Goals
2012-07-06
The London Family Planning Summit expects governments to provide permanent funding for contraception programs. Where will the money come from? Developed countries will likely siphon scarce funding from other programsContinue Reading