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Summit for Democracy: A Primer for Policymakers

With threats to democracy on the rise and gaining strength, an impressive lineup of our best thinkers on the subject come together for a discussion of the White House’s upcoming Summit for Democracy, its objectives and how to achieve its urgent goals.

Belarus Burdens: A Conversation with U.S. Special Envoy Julie Fisher and Amb. Dirk Schuebel

U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus and Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus discuss the contentious election cycle, subsequent widespread protests and crackdowns on civil society and media, the migrant crisis on the Belarusian-Polish border, and more.

Supporting Women Journalists Against Online Harassment

In our continuing coverage of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Middle East Program Director Merissa Khurma turns the tables and interviews award-winning journalist and Syrian refugee Zaina Erhaim, who discusses the impact of online harassment to women journalists. 

The Climate Footprint of Plastics: Search for Solutions in Asia

Researchers and activists are increasingly clear: the world must drastically reduce single-use plastic production and consumption to keep the earth from warming beyond the 1.5°C breaking point. This China Environment Forum event examines market changes, policies, lawsuits, and technologies critical to success.

Preventing Unintended Pregnancies During COVID-19

The pandemic has disrupted health services worldwide. Research suggests that even a 10% reduction of services will cause 15 million unintended pregnancies in low- and middle-income countries annually and other devastating consequences. The Maternal Health Initiative convenes reproductive health leaders from Argentina, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nepal to identify solutions.

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