The Kemp-Kasten Amendment: Navigating the High-Stakes Tug-of-War Over Global Reproductive Funding WASHINGTON — The intersection of international diplomacy and reproductive ethics continues to be a flashpoint in U.S. foreign policy, centered largely on a decades-old legislative tool known as the Kemp-Kasten amendment. At its core, this policy serves as a financial firewall, preventing American taxpayer … Read more
Trigger warning: This article discusses sexual violence and child rape. From Rent Collectors to Guardians: How Kenyan Landlords are Combatting Sexual Assault in Slums NAIROBI, Kenya — In the dense, labyrinthine corridors of Kenya’s informal settlements, a new and unexpected line of defense is emerging against one of the region’s most harrowing crimes. Landlords, once … Read more
Tracking the Impact: Trump Administration Executive Actions on LGBTQ+ Health Analyzing the intersection of federal policy, judicial challenges, and the fundamental right to healthcare for marginalized communities. The landscape of federal healthcare access underwent a seismic shift during the Trump presidency. For the LGBTQ+ community, this era was defined by a series of aggressive executive … Read more
Growing Concerns as Legal Challenges Threaten Transgender and Intersex Rights A wave of legal challenges and proposed legislation across multiple nations is sparking alarm among medical professionals and human rights advocates, who warn of a dangerous rollback in protections for transgender and intersex individuals. The changes, framed by proponents as safeguarding children or upholding traditional … Read more
Trump Administration Policies and LGBTQ+ Health: A Retrospective Analysis The years 2017-2021 saw a series of executive actions under the Trump administration that sparked significant concern within the LGBTQ+ community and among healthcare advocates. These policies, ranging from reinterpretations of anti-discrimination laws to restrictions on healthcare access, presented potential setbacks for LGBTQ+ health equity. This … Read more
Data Collection on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Scaled Back Under Trump Administration February 29, 2024 Recent revelations detail a concerted effort during the Trump administration to curtail or alter the gathering of data pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity within key federal surveys. This shift raises concerns about the ability to accurately monitor … Read more
Nearly 1.7% of the global population is born with sex characteristics that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female – a figure comparable to the prevalence of red hair. Yet, legal and social systems worldwide continue to largely operate within a binary framework, often forcing intersex individuals into ill-fitting categories. The recent referral of … Read more