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Policy Brief on Women in the Workforce: Advancing Equality and Well-being
Introduction If women do not achieve their full economic potential, not only will global and local economies suffer, but also population…
#GADocTalks: Speaking Up & Speaking Out
To commemorate LGBTQ+ history month, the Global Alliance hosted a #GADocsTalks virtual screening of the documentary Cured.
Aging Adults in the LGBTQ+ Community
As adults who identify as LGBTQ+ age, they face several unique and challenging issues related to older adulthood, leading to social,…
Resolution on Family Well-being through the Asylum-Seeking Process
Excerpt The rights of people who seek asylum are human rights, guaranteed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the…
Resolution on Comprehensive Asylum-Seeking Family Reunification
Excerpt We ardently oppose family separation practices and policies within the United States (U.S.) immigration process. Further, we are committed to…
Position Statement on Voter Suppression in the United States and the Impact on Mental Health
Introduction The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice is a behavioral health organization that embeds its work in human…
Resolution on the Well-being of Youth Who Identify as Transgender or Gender Diverse (TGD) in the United States
Excerpt We are deeply concerned that as of April 2021, 33 states have introduced legislation (more than 100 bills) that will…
LGBTQ+ Task Force Recommendations for the New Administration
Discrimination against individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ has been associated with higher rates of mental health disorders, violence, homelessness, substance use, and suicide. The Global…
Recommendations for the New Administration
For 98 years, the Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice (formerly the American Orthopsychiatric Association) has brought together psychologists,…
Defending Our Democracy
On Saturday, January 9, 2021, the Global Alliance issued a statement entitled “Defending Our Democracy” in response to the events in…
Resolution on Human Rights of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System
Excerpt In support of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, we are gravely concerned that individuals…
Did You Know? COVID-19
Adapted from our Did You Know Newsletter, this post highlights the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health and human rights. Our COVID-19 post from…