We need an analysis of the 3 big unrests in South Asia within the last 5 years. #SriLanka #Nepal #Bangladesh - this can give us insight into governance failures and population needs, Then we can think of better policies for the region, itself! #globalhealth

Sept. 16 at 11 AM EDT I will be joining the advocacy effort to showcase how AIDS research matter to addressing global crises. Leaders who have dedicated their entire lives to HIV/AIDS research will also be speaking. Join us! Learn more &register: saveaidsresearch.org

Applies to Saturday as well. Uplifting - upbeat tune: "Taal se Taal" composed by A.R. Rahman. open.spotify.com/track/2lHRIrvL… More links 👇

Teaching global health in its truth cannot be simple pedagogy with a linear approach. Here, we reflect on our practices and observations of navigating the upstream–downstream tension with global health students. Ṣẹ̀yẹ Abímbọ́lá Javier M. Rodriguez, Ph.D. Ed Jegasothy gh.bmj.com/content/10/9/e…

Today at 11 AM EDT join us on "24 Hours to save AIDS Research"! I will be speaking from governance & building solidarity perspectives. Experts/leaders who have dedicated their entire lives to HIV/AIDS research, will also be speaking. Learn more: saveaidsresearch.org

Kicking off now join us! saveaidsresearch.org

Since we have dehumanized human populations to the extent we are either structurally discriminating or endorsing physical violence (including armed violence), I thought perhaps reframing this convo in animal avatars will help? Artist: Henry James Garrett.

What a powerful message and delivery from Oxfam Canada. United Nations declared that Israel is committing Genocide in Gaza against Palestinians. Although this could have come earlier - it’s here now. Advocate. youtu.be/CAOky8_tqR8

Okay. With the rise of Afghanistan as a cricketing powerhouse - Asia cup is heating up no?

Ahead of #UNGA80 High-Level Week, UN chief António Guterres urges leaders to “get serious – and deliver” as global cooperation hits its most fragile point in decades. buff.ly/F4N8xAc

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like. yahoo.com/news/articles/…

This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aim to create opportunities for those who lack them because talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Therefore, DEI is not about giving unfair advantages to some; it's about establishing a level playing field for everyone. #DEI

A wonderful opportunity to focus your studies with a BA in #globalhealth at the McGill Department of Global and Public Health, as a new student or an existing undergrad. You can choose from five different streams of focus. Learn more: mcgill.ca/global-public-…

Why Buddhist monks in #SriLanka are against banning of corporal punishment against children escapes me. What is the philosophy that guides them?

Happy to see #SriLanka becoming a tourism hotspot which helps economic growth especially for the informal sector. I also hope regulations are there for environment protection/local business. Sri Lanka tourist arrivals rise 30.2-pct in September

I strongly resonated w/ this paper! Often times, lived experience be it racism, visa inequity, or any other experience, is difficult to understand without living through it. It affects policies, priorities, and limits of our imagination. Highly recommend: journals.plos.org/globalpubliche…

36 human rights experts issue a join statement, stress that any peace plan for #Gaza must respect international law, beginning with self-determination & accountability. “Imposing an immediate peace at any price is a recipe for further injustice, future violence & instability.”

Family & friends in Ghana have contacted me with questions & concerns about the HPV vaccine. I acknowledged their concerns and was able to give them data & info that they needed. I also mentioned that I did not hesitate to vaccinate my own children. Early vaccination is key!

Calls to imprison political opponents and deploy national guard as a show of strength/intimidation? What is happening? Has anyone not studies how Hitler rose to power and the political strategies he used - and the parallels with the current US context? buff.ly/QGPb4n1