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"Malala Yousafzai is a globally recognized advocate for girls’ education and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate." ...

"[A] feminist foreign policy alone will not solve geopolitical conflicts. However, on that path, it can help promote equality ...

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Alpha Scholars is a rigorous social science research program that teaches college-level research, writing and presentation skills to high school students in support of the UN Sustainable Development ...

Philip Cotton, a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Rwanda, has been a key figure in global health education, holding leadership roles at the University of Rwanda, including Vice Chancellor, and ...

Paul Apostolicas Paul Apostolicas is Editor-in-Chief of the HIR. He is particularly interested in political economy, national security, and human rights.

Rachel Harris Rachel Harris is a senior editor and copy editor for the HIR. She is interested in international economic systems and global health.

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