About Joanna Prisco
Global Citizen contributor Joanna Prisco has spent the last six years in and out of offices ranging from OG news corporations (ABC News, Gannett/The USA Today Network) to startup zines (Gather Journal, Fathom) to digital giants (Yahoo, AOL), and covering a wide range of topics from human rights to moonshine runners. Prior to that she honed her chops as an editor for Parade, where she was responsible for all food and music content, interviewing everyone from Alice Waters to Jay-Z.
Stories
Girls & WomenCanada Will Welcome Women Foreign Ministers of the World in First-Ever Summit
The gathering will take place in Montreal. Read more
Girls & WomenObama Says 'Empowering More Women' Will Help Mend Government Policies
The times call for more female leadership. Read more
Girls & Women17 Men Charged in Gang Rape of 11-Year-Old Deaf Girl in India
Police say the girl was repeatedly targeted since the beginning of the year. Read more
CitizenshipLibyan Government Left Migrant Child to Die at Sea, NGO Says
A mother and child died on a boat carrying migrants toward Europe. Read more
EnvironmentClimate Change May Soon Make Parts of India Uninhabitable
Extreme heat and humidity impacts the health and well-being of millions in South Asia. Read more
HealthBill Gates Invests $30M for Affordable Early Alzheimer's Test
There’s currently no way to identify the disease in its early stage. Read more
Girls & WomenMuslim Women Launch First-Ever Female Soccer Team in Zanzibar
Scoring goals is incredibly meaningful for this team. Read more
Girls & Women'Right to Sit' Law Grants Indian Women Greater Freedoms in Factory Jobs
Workers have historically been prevented from sitting or leaning. Read more
HealthHow a Simple Radio Campaign Saved 3,000 Children in Africa
A recent initiative increased the total number of diagnoses for malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea. Read more
Girls & WomenThis Nigerian Woman Transforms Tires Into Cool Recycled Furniture
The popular entrepreneur is inspiring a new career path for women in her country. Read more