Dr. Paul Zeitz
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Dr. Paul Zeitz is a tireless advocate for global justice. During his career he has been active in strategic political advocacy for human rights, equal opportunity, and justice for all in the USA and around the World. Zeitz is currently serving as the Vice-President of Policy for ACT V: The End of AIDS (www.actfive.org)

For the past 12 years, Dr. Zeitz worked with organizations to influence public policy in the areas of government fiscal transparency, expanded US leadership, stronger global response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, global health, universal education, and the elimination of poverty. Dr. Zeitz has experience leveraging transformative policy through local-to-global advocacy, enhancing the policies of the U.S. Executive and Legislative Branches, Presidential election cycles, UN and multilateral systems, the African Union, and the G8/G20 processes.

Zeitz has a long track record of designing and implementing advocacy campaigns. In 2000, Dr. Zeitz co-founded the Global AIDS Alliance (GAA) and served as its President and Executive Director for more than 10 years with the support of people living with HIV/AIDS, Members of Congress, and the rock star Bono. Previously, during 2004 he was a Founding Board Member of Keep A Child Alive, Co-Founded by Alicia Keys and Leigh Blake and supported by the Oprah Winfrey Foundation. From 2004-2010 he was a co-founder and Chair of the Board of Directors of Global Action for Children, supported by the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. He initiated the Global Fund’s Debt-for-Health Initiative, the Zero Tolerance Campaign: End Sexual Violence Against Women & Children, and the Campaign to End Pediatric AIDS (CEPA). Zeitz served on the Founding Board of the U.S. Chapter of the Global Campaign for Education during 2010. During 2011, Zeitz served as a Senior Fellow at International Budget Partnership of the Center for Budget Policies and Priorities (CBPP), as Senior Policy Advisor for Keep A Child Alive, and as a consultant to UNAIDS in support of the revitalization of the African Union’s AIDS Watch Africa (AWA). Dr. Zeitz serves in an honorary advisory role to the Boards of Directors of Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse Campaign, and the Alliance for Jewish Renewal (ALEPH).

Through Dr. Zeitz’s experience he has developed strong relationships with key stakeholders in civil society and faith-based organizations, governments, private sector, and global institutions in the USA and around the world. Dr. Zeitz is an accomplished media spokesperson, appearing frequently on television and radio news programs, in print and published op-eds. Dr. Zeitz launched his career as a public health and global development specialist and has nearly twenty years experience working in over 40 developing nations. While living overseas he designed and implemented a number of highly successful large-scale programs in HIV/AIDS, child survival, reproductive health, health systems development, and support for orphans and vulnerable children.

Dr. Zeitz teaches advocacy through the Center for Global Health where he is a Professorial Lecturer on the Faculty of the School of Public Health & Health Services, George Washington University. In December 2010, he was selected by students to receive the Global Health and Development Achievement Award. He worked as an Epidemic Intelligence Officer (EIS) for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and served as a member of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service in the Arizona Department of Health Services. Zeitz was a member of the investigation team that discovered hantavirus in 1993 in Southwestern United States. Dr. Zeitz has also worked for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO), the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the UN Special Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).

Dr. Zeitz earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 1988. He served as the National President of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) for two terms from 1986-1988. He completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, a preventive medicine residency and a global health fellowship at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University between 1989-1992. Dr. Zeitz is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine(ABPM). He and his wife, Dr. Mindi Cohen, are supporting five sons

Blog Entries by Dr. Paul Zeitz

Why We Must Protect the Global Fund

Posted February 1, 2011 | g:i A

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria is under assault, and without a strong response from the global health community to this week's unwarranted attack, the Fund's future could be in doubt.

The attack came in the form of an Associated Press and Fox News stories that appeared...

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Let Freedom Ring -- Now! Now!!

Posted January 17, 2011 | g:i A

March on Washington for Jobs & Justice
24th National Commeration of Martin Luther King, Jr's Birth
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
17 January 2011

As I face the Washington Monument -- this sacred American landmark -- and my "excalibur of justice," I feel awed by all of you...

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WHY SHOULD WE JOIN TOGETHER TO FORM THE JUSTICE MOVEMENT NOW!?: 26/27 Days Before Global Marches for Justice, 17 January 2011

Posted December 22, 2010 | g:i A

Why Should We Wage Justice Together NOW!?: 26/27 Days Before Global Marches for Justice, 17 January 2011

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
all prior blogs can be found at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-paul-zeitz
Wednesday 22 December 2010
Denver, CO;...

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'GLOBAL IDEA' & 'AMERICA IDEA" COMPETITIONS; WIKI-JUSTICE ACTION ALERT: 28 Days Before Global Marches for Justice, 17 January 2011

Posted December 21, 2010 | g:i A

'GLOBAL IDEA' & 'AMERICA IDEA" COMPETITIONS; WIKI-JUSTICE ACTION ALERT : 28 Days Before Global Marches for Justice, 17 January 2011

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
all prior blogs can be found at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-paul-zeitz
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Denver,...

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Waging Peace + Justice NOW! Christmas & New Years Opportunities for Action: 29 Days Until the Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

Posted December 20, 2010 | g:i A

Waging Peace + Justice NOW! Christmas & New Years Opportunities for Action: 29 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

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GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: GENDER EQUALITY JUSTICE NOW! END GLOBAL PATRIARCHY NOW!: Today is 29 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

Posted December 20, 2010 | g:i A

GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: GENDER EQUALITY JUSTICE NOW! END GLOBAL PATRIARCHY NOW!; Today is 29 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
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GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: Call for "Justice for Children" Action Network

Posted December 19, 2010 | g:i A

GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: Call for "Justice for Children" Action Network (JCAN) by 1 February 2011:
Today is 30 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

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GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: Call for Wiki-Justice System

Posted December 19, 2010 | g:i A

GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: Call for Wiki-Justice System for Inclusive, Divere Participation in "American Idea" and "Global Idea" Competitions Which are Planned to be Launched on 1 January 2011: Today is 30 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

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Taking a Stand for Breakthrough Performance by the U.S. Government for the American People and the proposed Global Peace Organization (GPO): 31 Days Until Global Marches for Justice, 17 January 2011

Posted December 18, 2010 | g:i A

GLOBAL ACTION ALERT:

Call for Breakthrough Performance for the American by the U.S. Government and the proposed Global Peace Organization (GPO): 31 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
all prior...

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Call for Global Wikipedia of Global Peace Organization (GPO) Charter: 31 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

Posted December 18, 2010 | g:i A

GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: Call for Global Wikipedia of Global Peace Organization (GPO) Charter: 31 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
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GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: JUSTICE NOW! 31 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

Posted December 18, 2010 | g:i A

GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: JUSTICE NOW! 31 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
all prior blogs can be found at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-paul-zeitz
by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
Saturday, 18 December 2010

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Take Committed Action for Peace and Justice Now! 32 Days Until the Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011

Posted December 17, 2010 | g:i A

TAKE COMMITTED ACTION FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE NOW!
32 DAYS UNTIL GLOBAL MARCHES FOR JUSTICE, 17 JANUARY 2011

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
all prior blogs can be found at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-paul-zeitz

by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
Friday,...

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GLOBAL JUSTICE & PEACE NOW!: 33 Days Until Global March for Justice, 17 Jan 2011

Posted December 16, 2010 | g:i A

GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE NOW!: 33 Days Until Global Marches for Justice, 17 Jan 2011

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
all prior blogs can be found at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-paul-zeitz

by Dr. Paul S. Zeitz
Thursday, 16 December 2010
33...

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LET FREEDOM RING: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL: 34 Days Until the March for Justice

Posted December 15, 2010 | g:i A

LET FREEDOM RING: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL: 34 Days Until March for Justice, 17 Jan 2011

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement by Dr. Paul Zeitz
all prior blogs can be found at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-paul-zeitz

by Dr. Paul Zeitz
Wednesday, 15 December 2011
34...

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36 Days Until March for Justice: Being Unreasonable for Justice and Overcoming Hurdles of Disbelief

Posted December 15, 2010 | g:i A

I woke up this morning after a great night of sleep and I was so excited to see that a light snow is falling here in Potomac, Maryland, where my family and I have been living for the past 9 and one half years.

As I was wrestling with how...

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35 Days Until March for Justice: Urgency in Being Unreasonable for Justice

Posted December 14, 2010 | g:i A

35 Days Until March for Justice: Urgency in Being Unreasonable for Justice

Daily Blog on the Birth of the Justice Movement
By Dr. Paul Zeitz
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
35 Days Until the "March for Justice" in Washington, D.C.
www.justicemovementnow.net

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Introducing an Era of Justice: How to Take Back America and Usher in a New Political Age

Posted December 9, 2010 | g:i A

Speak truth, be bold, and serve justice for all. I have dedicated my life to these principles. And to these principles I further dedicate myself to you and to all Americans at this urgent moment in our nation and our world, on the eve of International Human Rights Day.

Many...

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Obama's Report Card on World AIDS Day: 'C'

Posted December 1, 2010 | g:i A

People suffering and dying from AIDS deserve better than a mediocre response to their needs. And sadly, that is what they are getting from President Obama. Today -- World AIDS Day -- my own Global AIDS Alliance has given President Obama a mediocre 'C' grade for his 2010...

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When It Comes to HIV/AIDS, Do You Prefer Bush or Obama?

Posted November 18, 2010 | g:i A

Is it possible that we soon will look back on the presidency of George W. Bush as the pinnacle of U.S. government efforts to eradicate global HIV/AIDS?

With the release this month of President Bush's memoir, and the full throttle assault on government spending voiced by the...

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Why There is Much to Fear for Global Health this Halloween

Posted October 29, 2010 | g:i A

Be afraid. Very afraid. My fears are not so much the ghouls and goblins that will roam my neighborhood this weekend. I'm scared because I took a long look at U.S. spending on global health this week and remembered the promises made not just by President Obama, but also by...

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