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Seven Years Later: Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day

This month marks seven years since the 2017 “clearance operation” when Myanmar’s military forces, the Tatmadaw, unleashed waves of violence against Rohingya ethnic minorities in Rakhine State, Myanmar. The conflict triggered the expulsion of over 700,000 Rohingya into neighboring Bangladesh, marking the largest and fastest influx into the country. The U.S. government later determined that these attacks constituted genocide and crimes against humanity.

August 27, 2024
Statement

55+ NGOs Call on Congress to Provide Supplemental International Assistance

The following letter was sent to the appropriations committees in the House and Senate. — Dear Chairwoman Granger, Chairwoman Murray,…

September 7, 2023
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PSEAH Champions: Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day

“It is necessary that everyone on our team, everywhere they work, understand their ethical obligation to prevent sexual exploitation,…

October 26, 2022
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Celebrating the International Day of Democracy

Media freedom is the lifeblood of democracy, and the ability of journalists to report freely is a critical indicator of…

September 15, 2022
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Trailblazers of Today

Globally, children and youth comprise the largest generation in history. Over 2 billion people are under the age…

June 29, 2022
Statement

NGO Recommendations for USAID’s 2021 Youth in Development Policy Update

In the last decade, the global landscape for children and youth has changed significantly. Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, new…

November 9, 2021
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Transforming Food Systems Requires Engaging and Investing in Youth

Today is International Youth Day—the theme for this year is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health.”…

August 12, 2021
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A Global Day of Action for Children’s Rights

Since 1954, World Children’s Day has been celebrated as a time to advocate, promote, and honor children’s rights. On November…

November 20, 2019
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International Day of the Girl Child

While conducting a training in Laos recently, I asked a room of participants to raise their hands if their…

October 11, 2019
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Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages

On January 20, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the Conference on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes: “I salute young people around…

August 12, 2022