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Inaugural Conference on Global Health, Gender, and Human Rights

Inaugural Conference on Global Health, Gender, and Human Rights

Join the Pan American Health Organization, the American University Washington College of Law, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Guatemala for a discussion among international experts in global health, gender and human rights on March 21-22, 2012.

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Conferencia Inaugural sobre Salud Global, Género y Derechos Humanos

Conferencia Inaugural sobre Salud Global, Género y Derechos Humanos

Únete a la Organización Panamericana de la Salud, la Universidad Americana de Washington College of Law, y la Real Embajada de Noruega en Guatemala para una discusión entre los expertos internacionales en salud mundial, el género y los derechos humanos de 21 a 22 marz 2012.

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Background Paper: Older Persons

Working Paper Abstract Expanding longevity can be described as the human race’s consistent goal throughout our time on Earth, with people through history trying to fight biology and fulfill our almost innate desire to live forever. Perhaps most famous were the ventures of new world explorers looking for the mythical fountain of youth. In many ways, we have made significant inroads. The...

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Background Paper: Gender Identities

Background Paper Abstract: In 2011, the United Nations (“UN”) began a much-needed global conversation by reporting violations of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (“LGBTI”) individuals.1 This report reflects the rapid development of international law regarding the rights of LGBTI people over the past decade.2 Conversations between advocates, lawmakers,...

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