Human Rights

New research from the Commonwealth Fund painfully confirms once again a truth we have long known: the U.S. healthcare system is inequitable. Attend any healthcare conference in recent years and…

An online survey about the future of philanthropy conducted by The Harris Poll of more than 2,000 U.S. adults on behalf of Vanguard Charitable, a leading nonprofit and sponsor of…

Diseases affecting the digestive system, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and others, are significant causes of death worldwide. Mayo Clinic and North Dakota State University…

It was created with the best intentions: a government policy asking researchers to collect racial data to help address health disparities. But it may have had an unintended opposite effect,…

A burgeoning number of studies are examining pediatric health equity research, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). But if not done right, health equity research can do a disservice, perpetuating biases and…

A wave of “foreign agent” laws has further chilled civic space around the world in recent years. As civil society actors devise strategies to push back against these repressive tactics, private philanthropy…

Prolific health disparities have driven hospices to implement various strategies to improve diversity, equity and inclusion among underserved patient populations. Some providers say the needle has much farther to go…

Earlier this year, when it was clear that the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund would meet its $500 million lending goal, we took a look behind the numbers to determine what…

From pregnancy to postpartum, American mothers are experiencing higher rates of complications and negative health outcomes than any other developed nation in the world. Although the maternal health crisis is impacting communities…

Older adults with stage I to III breast cancer who identified as non-Hispanic Black face racial disparities in breast cancer care. have increased odds of not receiving guideline-concordant care or timely…

I will never forget the triumphant days of the Paris 2024 Olympics. It was incredible to watch alongside my young daughter, a budding athlete herself, as women Olympians claimed their…

Immigrant adults are a diverse population who make up 16% of adults in the United States and play a significant role in the nation’s workforce and communities. Leading up to…