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Global Health in the 21st Century

We like to believe we are in control of our health, but well-being isn't simply in the hands of the individual. It is influenced by economic, social, and political factors as well.

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Choice Words: An Interview with Jennifer Baumgardner on Reproductive Rights

Men in the Movement: Habib Rahman

Habib Rahman is a man who promotes women's ability to speak out for themselves. He advocates for not just any women, but some of the most stigmatized and discriminated against women in Bangladeshi society.

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Men in the Movement: Carlos Pavel Smith

Men in the Movement: Julio Salgado

I met Julio Salgado while working at a student newspaper. We were both painfully awkward, and I was completely unaware that the friendship we forged would dramatically inform my political consciousness.

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Men in the Movement: Alan Kearl

Men in the Movement: Carl Lovell

My father, Carl Lovell, is a tireless champion for women’s reproductive health and rights. He is responsible for instilling within me the passion and drive to spend my life working for health access, human rights, and sustainability – all of which are goals he has pursued for more than 35 years as a family practice physician and global citizen.

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Men in the Movement: Oscar Shapiro

Men in the Movement: Kevin Park

Kevin Park was introduced to feminism by his cousin Kathi. Their conversations about her political beliefs made him curious to find out more, so he asked his cousin for her advice. Kathi suggested he become a volunteer with an organization where he could explore feminism in action, and suggested one where she had previously been an intern. So, as a rising high school junior, Kevin became a part of the family at Girls for Gender Equity (GGE). Playing many different and vital roles, he has been a regular presence ever since.

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Men in the Movement: What Valentina Knows about Her Uncle Ricardo

Men in the Movement: What Valentina Knows about Her Uncle Ricardo

Valentina is 4 years old and she has known me since she was born. She’s the niece of my partner Abel, and according to Valentina, both of us are her uncles and a part of her family. Valentina doesn’t know that I am an advocate working for LGBT rights globally. She only knows that both of her uncles love her, play with her, and teach her new things from time to time.

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Men in the Movement: Dreams of Our Fathers

Men in the Movement: Dreams of Our Fathers

Last month, I became a new father to a beautiful boy. I've since thought a lot about my own father, who died 25 years ago and would have loved to see this moment. But a deeper loss than my own struck me the first time my baby boy fell asleep on my chest. All 10 pounds of him curled up, sleeping, snorting, crying, and pooping. It was something my father, and many of his generation, never experienced.

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Men in the Movement: The Journey of a Pro-Feminist Man

Men in the Movement: The Journey of a Pro-Feminist Man

Twelve years ago, I made the unprecedented decision to quit journalism and start a journey into the what was then unfamiliar territory. I had written too many news stories about gender-based violence, sent out too many appeals, and helped too many victims seek redress to no avail. The screams that had punctuated my childhood became too loud, and my conscience was too beset to remain still. Memories of the torture I had witnessed, including that of my own mother and sister, had overtaken my desire to become an author of international repute.

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Men in the Movement: Altin Hazizaj

Rio+20 is About Youth Sexual Rights

On the road to Rio+20, the negotiations for an outcome document are almost at an end, but still, we need to ensure that the outcome of the negotiations really reflect the needs of people around the world, particularly young people. In the Rio+20 process, we cannot forget that this whole process is about people, our rights, our wellbeing, and our needs. To speak about sustainable development is also to speak about human rights, including sexual and reproductive rights, especially for young people and adolescents.

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Men in the Movement: Altin Hazizaj

Men in the Movement: Altin Hazizaj

Inspirational people are everywhere around us. Some of them are responsible for amazing inventions that have changed our world forever. Others have made contributions to building nations, strengthening communities, and advocating peace. However, we often don't need to look too far because the people we look up to are a part of our daily lives.

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Men in the Movement: I Am Not 'Mr. Mom'
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