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Sara Friedman

Sara Friedman is a journalist who is currently the editor of  Global AIDSLink, a bi-monthly newspaper published by the Global Health Council. Previously, she  worked for 12 years with UNICEF and the NGO community on issues of human rights of women and children. Ms. Friedman has published four books and numerous articles.

Politics/LawNovember 23, 2009

A Legal Document with Soul: Will the US Ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?

By Sara Friedman

Only two governments have not ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Somalia and the US. President Obama supports ratification, as does Hillary Clinton. On the opposing side? Christian Right Home Schoolers and believers in “American Exceptionalism.” Ironies abound.

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Politics/Law, Science & Technology, Sexuality/GenderMay 8, 2009

Needle Exchange Gets Religion

By Sara Friedman

Between sin and science, religious supporters of needle exchange programs confront opposition.

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Politics/Law, Science & Technology, Sexuality/GenderMarch 5, 2009

Let Them Be

By Sara Friedman

Prostitutes, mail-order brides, dancers and bar girls: the radical mission of Sister Sol.

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