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O'Neill Institute @oneillinstitute.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

In honor of International Albinism Awareness Day, O'Neill experts @sarahbosha.bsky.social and Adi Radhakrishnan joined forces with Ikponwosa Ero for a special Expert Column highlighting how people with albinism are uniquely impacted by #climatechange. oneill.law.georgetown.edu/climate-just...

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Climate Justice is Health Justice: An Urgent Call to Protect the Health and Lives of Persons with Albinism - O'Neill

The climate crisis has intensified a deadly but often overlooked health emergency for persons with albinism.

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O'Neill Institute @oneillinstitute.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Despite notable legal and policy advancements in post-colonial Africa, unsafe abortion remains a pressing public health concern. In a new book, featuring O'Neill expert @sarahbosha.bsky.social, authors explore abortion law reform through a health and rights lens. www.pulp.up.ac.za/catalogue/ed...

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Abortion law reform in Africa: A reproductive health and rights perspective

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The Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics @jlme-journal.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Now on FirstView: "Global Health Governance: The system we inherited and the need for an equitable decolonized global health governance system" by @sarahbosha.bsky.social , Alison Durran, and Sam Halabi. #GlobalHealth #Decolonization #Colonialism www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Independent Articles
Global Health Governance: The system we inherited and the need for
an equitable decolonized global health governance system
Sarah L. Bosha1, Alison Durran2 and Sam Halabi1,2,3
1O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 2Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of
Columbia, United States and 3Health Management and Policy, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Abstract
The article examines the historical development of global health from its genesis in colonial-era tropical medicine, to the creation of the World
Health Organization– formed to advance health rights for all. The authors call for continued reforms to the global health governance system to
mitigate the enduring impact of colonialism.
Keywords: tropical medicine; global health; decolonization; colonialism

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Read my latest op-ed where I argue the need for a reformed, decentralized CSW convening. We must create more inclusive, accessible spaces for grassroots gender activists, where financial barriers of participation such as visas, are removed! www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/defe...

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Defending the Global Right to Choose | Think Global Health

Academics and UN bodies should strategize to counter the renewed threat to women's rights

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WomenLift Health @womenlifthealth.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

In this Q&A with our 2025 North America Global Fellows Representative, Lanice Williams, we explore what it means to pay it forward as a leader, the role of allies in driving change, and the advice she wishes she could give her younger self. Read more: bit.ly/42cnEj1 #WomensLeadership #GlobalHealth

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Aggressively whispering in the quiet car is not the same as being quiet. 🫠🫠🫠🫠

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O'Neill Institute @oneillinstitute.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

From stigma to violence, people with albinism face grave human rights violations. @sarahbosha.bsky.social examines the African Court’s ruling against Tanzania for failing to protect them—and what must happen next to turn justice into lasting change. www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/...

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Landmark court victory for rights of people with albinism in Africa

People with albinism are subject to violence, ritual killings, and abduction, victims of the superstitious belief that their body parts bring wealth or magical powers.

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Today, we remember that discrimination kills. Persons with albinism are often denied access to quality health care due to stigma and discrimination fuelled by harmful myths. #zerodiscrimination ##RightToHealth Learn more in my latest op-ed www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/...

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Landmark court victory for rights of people with albinism in Africa

People with albinism are subject to violence, ritual killings, and abduction, victims of the superstitious belief that their body parts bring wealth or magical powers.

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

In global conversations on climate change and health, we must interrogate the impact of discrimination on health outcomes for the most vulnerable communities. Read more in my latest interview with Ms. Magazine: msmagazine.com/2025/02/27/c...

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People with Albinism Face a Double Threat: Climate Change and Discrimination

The impact of climate change exacerbates health risks and discrimination for people with albinism, particularly women, who face unique challenges in healthcare and education.'This larger fight is real...

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Incredibly proud to have led the work of the amici legal team for this historic case! The Court upheld our argument that the right to the best attainable standard to health for persons with albinism had been violated.

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O'Neill Institute @oneillinstitute.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

February marks #BlackHistoryMonth— a time to reflect, celebrate, and uplift Black voices. Throughout the month, we will highlight our experts' critical work to address racial disparities in health care and foster policy solutions that promote justice and accessibility for all.

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Learn more about the impact of climate change on persons with albinism. Read our latest report: oneill.law.georgetown.edu/publications...

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

A second plane has gone down in 3 days. Seems like things were safer when DEI was still in place.

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Incredibly proud of this important work. In the age of climate change, our success in safeguarding human life will be measured by our ability to protect the most vulnerable among us!

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

In the age of climate change, what are the impacts on the health and human rights of the most vulnerable communities among us? Join us in our discussion on the impact of climate change on persons with albinism in Zimbabwe, and across Africa. Register here: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Literally me if you ask us to schedule a time to talk that isn't right now! Why can't we talk now so I dont ruminate and catastrophize endlessly? Detailed agenda, please. #anxiety #rumination

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Read my latest op-ed on the urgent need to protect the human rights of persons with albinism. This article was published after my appearance as amicus curiae with my co-amici before the African Court of Human and Peoples Rights in a matter against Tanzania - msmagazine.com/author/sbosha/

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

New Year, New you! Apply to Georgetown University Law Center's Health Law LL.M. programs today and chart the pathway to your career growth! Learn more by registering and joining an upcoming information session.

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Sarah Bosha @sarahbosha.bsky.social · 09/12/2023

As COP28 continues, it's important to center the right to health of the most vulnerable in all negotiations. oneill.law.georgetown.edu/climate-chan...

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