Jirair Ratevosian

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.