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Migration Op-Ed Series: The Silence at Kato Tritos: The Human Cost of Global Indifference
It is not enough to mourn the dead; we must also advocate for the living. Addressing the root causes of forced migration—conflict, persecution, and economic despair—is essential.
Migration Op-Ed Series: We Must Address the Humanitarian Crisis of Inadequate Mental Health Care
Mental health is a fundamental human right, and nowhere is this more urgent than in survivors of forced migration and displacement who experience trauma pre-migration, during migration, and at resettlement.
Migration Op-Ed Series: Flavors Without Borders: The Gastronomic Gift of Migration
Food is a universal language that brings people together across cultures, playing a crucial role in the integration of migrants into new communities.
Migration Op-Ed Series: The glory and disgrace of the Olympic Games – Why refugees and migrants suffer the most
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.
Migration Op-Ed Series: Kamala Harris Must Rethink The Way She Approaches Immigration Policy
In order to build a compelling campaign that wins new votes, it’s time for the Harris team and the Democratic Party at large to re-think its approach to a variety of policy matters – including immigration.
News update: Polio vaccinations continue in Gaza
The second round of polio vaccination in Gaza began on Oct. 14, as a joint project of several United Nations agencies, including the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA),…
Press Release: New study shows Israel air-dropped 2000lb bombs within lethal and damage ranges of hospitals in Gaza
A new study reveals that between October 7 and November 17, 2023, the Israeli military air-dropped nearly 600 highly destructive 2000 lb bombs with the capacity to damage hospital infrastructure and kill or cause severe injury hundreds of meters away.
New Report: Confronting Major and Everyday Discrimination. Romani Experiences in Canada’s Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area
The François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center at Harvard University and the Canadian Romani Alliance published a groundbreaking study measuring both major and everyday discrimination experienced by Romani individuals in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton area…
Press Release: New Study of Satellite Data Shows: Israel’s assault on hospitals, schools, and water infrastructure in the Gaza Strip was not “random”
A new study reveals that more than half of healthcare, education, and water facilities were damaged by Israeli attacks between October 7th and November 22nd, 2023, across all five governorates in the Gaza Strip.
Guest Viewpoint: On Gaza: What Does Public Health Call Us to Do in This Moment?
The authors of this article believe public health calls us to observe, understand root causes, and take action amidst the ongoing devastation in Gaza.
Reflections on Black History Month 2024
In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson established “Negro History Week.” In 1976, President Gerald Ford designated February as “Black History Month.” This year’s theme recognizes the Arts, a recognition of the significant impact of Black arts on US culture.
Press Release: Research report analyzes healthcare standards for children deprived of their liberty in effort to support the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
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.
Press Release: Empirical Study Examines the Impact of State Engagement on Sustaining Local Community Solidarity Towards Distress Migrants
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.
Press Release: New Report Documents the Mental and Physical Harm Experienced by Children in Immigration Detention
A groundbreaking investigation conducted by the Massachusetts has exposed the alarming impact of prolonged detention on children’s mental and physical well-being.
The Universal Declaration at 75 – Looking Back and Forward
On December 10th, 2023, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the seminal and aspirational foundation for post World War II human rights principles, will turn 75.
Commemorating the 2023 International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
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.
Health and Human Rights Journal Announces Amon as Editor-in-Chief
“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.
FXB at APHA 2023: Declining US Health: A population health emergency
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.
FXB Turns 30!
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.
Migrant Children in US Detention Again?
The Biden administration is considering reintroducing one of the most infamous anti-immigrant policies of the Trump administration – the practice of detaining migrant families, including young children, seeking protection in the US even though they are…