Hello! My name is Jaxx Artz, and I’m a New York-based writer and journalist.

I’m passionate about covering human rights, often exploring topics relating to environmental justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and civic space. My work explores how communities are impacted by climate change, public health crises, and social inequities, aiming to elevate stories that might otherwise go unheard.

Collaborating with Global Citizen and idealist.org, I’ve written a variety of short- and long-form content pieces that highlight the incredible impact made by nonprofits, community groups, and activists around the world.

Select Clippings

Environment & Sustainability

• COP29: A Growing Crackdown on Civic Space Restricts Future Climate Negotiations, November 2024
• A Severe Drought Is Starving Millions in Southern Africa — Here’s What You Should Know, May 2024
• IPCC Report: We Can Still Avoid Climate Disaster But We Really Need to Act NOW, March 2023

Health

• How Conflict Damages Global Healthcare Systems, December 2024
• 10 Years Ago, India Was Declared Polio-Free. Here’s Where We Stand in the Fight to Eradicate Polio Today, March 2024

Human Rights

• This Organization Wants the World to Know About Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Violations, February 2024
• How Can Sports Advance Human Rights?, September 2023

Profiles

• Who’s Preserving Afghan Arts & Culture? Meet the Artistic Freedom Initiative, July 2025
• Peace Boat Empowers Young People to Advocate for the SDGs — Here’s How They Do It, May 2024
• This Activist & Founder Is Using Social Media to Champion Reproductive and Sexual Rights, June 2023

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