Lara Setrakian is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor of News Deeply. https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/contributor/lara-setrakian/rss en Equal Pay and Opportunity Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:30:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/10/25/deeply-talks-how-philanthropy-can-fund-gender-equality https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/10/25/deeply-talks-how-philanthropy-can-fund-gender-equality Lara Setrakian talks to Cynthia Nimmo, president and CEO of the Women’s Funding Network, now a growing community of more than 100 women’s funds and foundations spanning 14 countries that invests more than $400 million a year in programs related to women’s issues. International Relief and Food Crises Maternal and Child Health Stunting Wasting Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:30:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/12/sun-movement-building-on-domestic-efforts-to-end-malnutrition https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/12/sun-movement-building-on-domestic-efforts-to-end-malnutrition Gerda Verburg, coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement, also said there is an important role for the private sector to play in global efforts to end malnutrition, although the companies must adhere to international standards. Innovation Micronutrient Deficiency Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:30:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/02/22/africa-will-need-a-new-approach-to-agriculture-resilience-expert https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/02/22/africa-will-need-a-new-approach-to-agriculture-resilience-expert Johan Rockström, the director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre and recipient of a European Research Council Advanced Grant talks to Malnutrition Deeply about the big challenges facing the food sector and the way forward for a sustainable future. Equal Pay and Opportunity Solutions Thu, 15 Feb 2018 11:40:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/02/15/advocating-for-womens-rights-in-the-age-of-metoo https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/02/15/advocating-for-womens-rights-in-the-age-of-metoo News Deeply speaks with Katja Iversen, president and CEO of Women Deliver, about what 2018 looks like for women’s advancement and how to think about gender equity and gender equality going forward. Entrepreneurship Gender Lens Investing Solutions Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:20:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/02/09/why-2018-is-the-year-of-gender-lens-investing https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/02/09/why-2018-is-the-year-of-gender-lens-investing Suzanne Biegel, a pioneer of gender lens investing, is on a mission to show that focusing on women makes for good financial and social returns. She speaks with News Deeply about the language challenge, the trouble with data, and the importance of connecting people. Economy Integration Tue, 06 Feb 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/02/06/why-refugees-are-an-ideal-talent-source-for-multinationals https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/02/06/why-refugees-are-an-ideal-talent-source-for-multinationals Julie Teigland, managing partner for EY in Germany, talks to Refugees Deeply about the multinational accounting firm’s efforts to speed refugees’ integration into the workforce. Entrepreneurship Financial Inclusion Solutions Fri, 02 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/02/02/in-south-africa-lack-of-information-can-kill-precious-moloi-motsepe https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/02/02/in-south-africa-lack-of-information-can-kill-precious-moloi-motsepe Precious Moloi-Motsepe and her husband pledged to give away half their mining fortune in 2013. She speaks with News Deeply about how philanthropy can improve women’s lives in South Africa and beyond. Innovation Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:10:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/02/01/smallholder-farmers-critical-to-addressing-climate-change https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/02/01/smallholder-farmers-critical-to-addressing-climate-change Looking out for the interests of smallholder farmers is critical both to tackle climate change and ensure long-term food security, according to Alexandra Brand, the chief sustainability officer for Syngenta. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:40:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/02/01/to-feed-the-world-look-to-climate-change-movements-model-eat-founder https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/02/01/to-feed-the-world-look-to-climate-change-movements-model-eat-founder Food systems need to change to produce more and better-quality products. Those changes should be guided by scientific evidence and involve a wide range of partners, according to Dr. Gunhild Stordalen, founder and president of the EAT Foundation. Equal Pay and Opportunity Informal Economy Unpaid Domestic and Care Work Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:22:18 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/01/31/we-are-a-greedy-world-union-head-on-making-economics-work-for-women https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/01/31/we-are-a-greedy-world-union-head-on-making-economics-work-for-women The head of the International Trade Union Confederation speaks to News Deeply about recognizing unpaid care, representing the rights of domestic workers, and what automation means for women. Integration Laws & Policy Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:10:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/01/30/between-cosmopolitans-and-nativists-theres-a-conflicted-middle https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/01/30/between-cosmopolitans-and-nativists-theres-a-conflicted-middle Gemma Mortensen, co-founder of nonprofit More in Common, speaks to Refugees Deeply about their research into attitudes on refugees and migration, and the importance of storytelling as well as intellectual argument. Innovation & Technology Laws & Policy Fri, 26 Jan 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Charlotte Alfred, Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/01/26/expert-views-bold-ideas-for-creating-a-better-world-for-refugees https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/01/26/expert-views-bold-ideas-for-creating-a-better-world-for-refugees Leaders from the private sector, human rights and refugee protection discuss big ideas for improving the global response to refugees on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. Entrepreneurship Solutions Thu, 25 Jan 2018 05:30:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/01/25/the-princess-and-the-vp-the-maverick-collectives-approach-to-giving https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/community/2018/01/25/the-princess-and-the-vp-the-maverick-collectives-approach-to-giving Frustrated by the lack of women philanthropists on the world stage, Kate Roberts and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway set up their own network of donors to invest in women and girls. Roberts spoke to News Deeply about their outlook. Laws & Policy Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:30:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2018/01/24/unhcr-chief-we-must-fix-broken-system-not-export-or-deny-crisis https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2018/01/24/unhcr-chief-we-must-fix-broken-system-not-export-or-deny-crisis The head of the U.N. refugee agency, Filippo Grandi, speaks to Refugees Deeply about funding, politics and making sure refugees aren’t returned against their will. Energy Innovation Solutions Fri, 28 Apr 2017 05:00:33 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/04/28/lessons-from-abu-dhabi-on-using-renewables-to-power-desalination https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/04/28/lessons-from-abu-dhabi-on-using-renewables-to-power-desalination Abu Dhabi’s renewable-energy company Masdar is working to reduce the energy intensity needed to desalinate seawater and make it more economically viable, technology which could prove a boon for places such as California in the future. Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:19:02 +0000 Alessandria Masi, Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/03/30/u-n-ambassador-haley-on-assad-russia-and-syrias-future https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/03/30/u-n-ambassador-haley-on-assad-russia-and-syrias-future U.S. Permanent Representative to the U.N., Nikki Haley, discusses the obstacles facing negotiations for a political solution to the conflict in Syria, including the increasing number of countries involved in the war and dealing with a ‘government that we wish wasn’t there.’ Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs ISIS Opposition Groups & Rebel Forces Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2014/10/11/why-isis-is-gaining-ground-and-so-hard-to-beat https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2014/10/11/why-isis-is-gaining-ground-and-so-hard-to-beat Noah Bonsey, senior analyst with the International Crisis Group, gave us an in-depth explanation of why ISIS has had so much success in Syria and the challenges ahead for degrading its influence. Human Rights ISIS Sun, 22 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2014/06/22/week-in-review-in-the-wake-of-isis-everything-in-syria-stands-to-get-worse https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2014/06/22/week-in-review-in-the-wake-of-isis-everything-in-syria-stands-to-get-worse To give you an overview of the latest news this week, we’ve organized the latest Syrian developments in a curated summary. Government & Pro-Government Forces Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2014/06/15/week-in-review-top-takeaways-from-a-week-of-turmoil https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2014/06/15/week-in-review-top-takeaways-from-a-week-of-turmoil To give you an overview of the latest news this week, we’ve organized the latest Syrian developments in a curated summary. Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Sun, 25 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2014/05/25/week-in-review-a-push-to-bend-global-rules-as-the-world-fails-syrias-conflict https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2014/05/25/week-in-review-a-push-to-bend-global-rules-as-the-world-fails-syrias-conflict To give you an overview of the latest news this week, we’ve organized the latest Syrian developments in a curated summary.