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[The below represents solely the views of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of the institution.] About this series: The FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University ran an intensive three-week graduate…

The Olympic Games, born nearly 3,000 years ago in ancient Greece, were a symbol of solidarity and peace. However, the modern Games often come at the expense of marginalized populations, including refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers.

The authors of this article believe public health calls us to observe, understand root causes, and take action amidst the ongoing devastation in Gaza.

A team of researchers collaborated on identifying, critiquing, and synthesizing current standards for healthcare for children deprived of their liberty in order to shine a light on one of the most neglected areas in the protection of children.

The FXB Center and a team of Polish migration researchers from the University of Warsaw, conducted a preliminary empirical study in Poland aiming to document the factors that generate local solidarity towards Ukrainian refugees.

A groundbreaking investigation conducted by the Massachusetts has exposed the alarming impact of prolonged detention on children’s mental and physical well-being.

Sumud, an Arabic word that means steadfastness, captures a collective response to chronic adversity and a people’s will to survive, endure, and remain connected to the land.

“We are delighted to have Joe Amon as Editor-in-Chief,” said Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH, director of the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights and FXB Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights.

Stephen Bezruchka, MD, MPH, author of Inequality Kills Us All, has convened a panel of experts, including FXB Director Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH, to take on this crisis at the upcoming American Public Health Association annual meeting.

The FXB Center completes 30 years since its founding in 1993. We marked this milestone by acknowledging the breadth of activities in our community and the continued importance of work that shows how violation of rights harms health.