There is a need to broaden analysis and discussion of the Americas within a global context. The non-profit Global Americans seeks to provide that platform and space. Global Americans conducts research and analysis on various topics, such as democracy and human rights (including LGBT rights), social inclusion, social investment and violence in Central America, and the foreign policies of the region. Global Americans' research helps to create advocacy tools for activists in the region. Our website, www.TheGlobalAmericans.org, provides a platform not only for our research and analysis, but also for the opinions and analysis of a wide range of scholars and activists. Global Americans specializes in providing analysis and opinions about the Americas from leading scholars written and packaged for policy impact and popular debate. We offer readers and the media regular, evidence-based and research-driven analysis and opinion in key areas and topics affecting the Americas and its role in the world, including democracy and human rights, international economics, social inclusion, crime and violence, and foreign affairs.