Tag Archives: Paul Farmer

Paul Farmer Discusses Haiti: After the Earthquake
July 19, 2011

Paul Farmer Discusses Haiti: After the Earthquake

Health and Human Rights Editor-in-Chief and Partners in Health co-founder Paul Farmer discusses his new book Haiti: After the Earthquake …Continue Reading

Watch Tonight: Universal Coverage for Health Financing
April 7, 2011

Watch Tonight: Universal Coverage for Health Financing

Direct payment for services has long been a central component of health financing in poor countries. Join us online at 6:00 tonight for a discussion of the historical trajectory, current status, and future directions of strategies for ensuring universal access to essential services.

Dr. Paul Farmer Interviewed for PBS Newshour
February 3, 2010

Dr. Paul Farmer Interviewed for PBS Newshour

Dr. Paul Farmer, PIH co-founder and the United Nations’ deputy special envoy to Haiti, shares his perspective on the Haitian …Continue Reading

US Supreme Court considers constitutionality of sentencing children to life in prison; Paul Farmer speaks out in <em>Globe</em> Op-Ed
November 10, 2009

US Supreme Court considers constitutionality of sentencing children to life in prison; Paul Farmer speaks out in Globe Op-Ed

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court justices heard arguments in two appeals that challenge the constitutionality of sentencing children to life …Continue Reading

Paul Farmer appointed as UN Deputy Special Envoy to Haiti
August 13, 2009

Paul Farmer appointed as UN Deputy Special Envoy to Haiti

On August 11, Bill Clinton announced his appointment of Paul Farmer as the UN Deputy Special Envoy for Haiti. Clinton, …Continue Reading

Rights Needed for Hong Kong Sex Workers
April 20, 2009

Rights Needed for Hong Kong Sex Workers

A recent article on China’s “one country, two systems” policy reports on its sociopolitical implications for Hong Kong’s female migrant …Continue Reading