Jirair Ratevosian

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PEPFAR’s Golden Era Is Over. It Urgently Needs a Five-Year Transition Plan

3 weeks ago | csis.org | Jirair Ratevosian |J. Stephen Morrison |Katherine E. Bliss

On January 20, President Trump announced a 90-day review of U.S. foreign assistance, which was later extended to 120 days. The review, which is set to conclude in the third week of May, was supposed to cover a wide range of development and global health programs, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
The Presidential Election Will Shape the Future of Human Health

Oct 2, 2024 | time.com | Jirair Ratevosian |Gavin Yamey

Ideas By Jirair Ratevosian and Gavin Yamey October 2, 2024 8:00 AM EDT Ratevosian is Hock Fellow at the Duke Global Health Institute and former senior advisor to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Yamey is a physician and professor of global health and public policy at Duke University, where he directs the Center for Policy Impact in Global Health As diplomats and officials from around the world gathered in New York last week for the annual United Nations General...
Kamala Harris: A strong partner for Armenian Americans and our future

Aug 22, 2024 | armenianweekly.com | Jirair Ratevosian

The recent evolution of the Democratic ticket suggests a positive outlook for U.S.-Armenia relations and the Armenian American community. As we consider the possibility of a Kamala Harris presidency, it’s worth exploring how her economic policies might benefit Armenian Americans and the potential influence her leadership could have on the U.S.-Armenia relationship.
Can AI Spark New Progress Against HIV?

Aug 2, 2024 | globalhealth.duke.edu | Jirair Ratevosian

Published August 2, 2024 under Commentary Jirair Ratevosian, DGHI’s inaugural Hock Fellow, shares this report from the AIDS2024 conference which took place July 21-26 in Munich, Germany. The International AIDS Conference has long been a hub for cutting-edge discussions on global health, and this year AIDS2024 was no exception.
Queering Congress

Jan 15, 2024 | poz.com | Jirair Ratevosian

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I am reflecting on the enormous impact Dr. King’s message of equality and hope had on the LGBTQ+ community. The struggle for LGBTQ rights can be seen as a continuation of the broader civil rights movement, embodying the ideals of equality and justice that MLK championed. The recent wave of hateful rhetoric and blood-thirsty legislation coming from extreme Republicans has made the fight for inclusivity and LGBTQ+ rights more precarious than ever.
Back to Basics: What Congressional Republicans Could Relearn from First Grade

Dec 29, 2023 | medium.com | Jirair Ratevosian

Recently, I had the delightful and rewarding opportunity to explain the workings of Congress to a group of first graders. Little did I know, this experience would offer not just a teaching moment for the kids, but also insightful parallels for our current legislators, particularly the Republicans in Congress. The experience was terrifying because I had no stand in front of a room of super inquisitive students, but it quickly became a 2023 highlight.
Hi world

Dec 8, 2023 | medium.com | Jirair Ratevosian

I’m an out of work public health doctor and former national security advisor. Earlier this summer I quit my political appointment at the State Department to run for Congress in the bustling and diverse landscape of my hometown: California’s 30th District in Los Angeles. This move marks a significant step in my journey of public service, one driven by a deep passion for bringing about meaningful change in our community and beyond.
Biden’s Long Legacy of Support to Armenians Is on the Line

Sep 25, 2023 | mirrorspectator.com | Jirair Ratevosian

Azerbaijan’s military attack on September 18 and plan to allow residents out through the Lachin Corridor is part of its well documented policy to depopulate the region through ethnic cleansing, while violating Armenians’ right to unimpeded movement. What’s more, the former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Luis Moreno Ocampo referred to the Lachin Corridor blockade as a genocide as it impedes “access to any food, medical supplies, and other essentials” into Nagorno-Karabakh.
Jirair Ratevosian: Why I’m running for Congress

Jul 15, 2023 | pasadenastarnews.com | Jirair Ratevosian

I think a lot about the promise of America to immigrant families like mine. My parents worked hard to put food on our table and made sure my sister and I understood the value of a good education. I was born and raised in Hollywood. After Armenian high school in the Valley, I graduated from UCLA, fell in love with my future husband on the Biden campaign trail in Iowa and earned a doctoral degree in public health. I am my grandfather’s American Dream.