Why Harvard’s health and human rights director is stepping down after criticism of Palestine programme
Harvard University’s François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights director Mary Bassett is stepping down after sustained criticism of the centre’s Palestine Programme. Dean Andrea Baccarelli announced the change alongside a shift in focus towards children’s health. The decision follows internal complaints, external political pressure, and scrutiny over alleged bias in programming. Bassett will remain a faculty member, while Kari Nadeau assumes the role of interim director.
Harvard University’s François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights director Mary Bassett is stepping down after sustained criticism of the centre’s Palestine Programme. Dean Andrea Baccarelli announced the change alongside a shift in focus towards children’s health. The decision follows internal complaints, external political pressure, and scrutiny over alleged bias in programming. Bassett will remain a faculty member, while Kari Nadeau assumes the role of interim director.
