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Humanity in Action Appoints Azi Khalili as Executive Director
Humanity in Action is proud to announce the appointment of Azadeh “Azi” Khalili as its new Executive Director, effective today. Khalili steps into the role following a distinguished career across government, philanthropy, and social justice movements—bringing decades of experience advocating for human rights, gender equity, and systemic reform.
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Asha Iman Veal on Dream Exhibition at Hyde Park Art Center
Asha Iman Veal is the guest curator for Dream, an exhibition of new pieces reflecting on the reality of our world at Hyde Park Art Center.
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The Next Generation Voices: Transatlantic Virtual Roundtable
Four Humanity in Action Senior Fellows and changemakers who narrated the New Generation Voices video series participate in a virtual event discussing global challenges that face all future generations.
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How to use journalism and current affairs to support one's teaching
Senior Fellow Noam Schimmel explains how to use journalism or current affairs to teach complex subjects such as human rights.
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Zawdie Sandvliet: Afro-Dutch Studies at the University of Amsterdam
In February 2022, the IIS elective course Afro-Dutch Studies will begin at the University of Amsterdam, a decolonial course developed and taught by Senior Landecker Fellow Zawdie Sandvliet.
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Islam & Erotism: Breaking the taboo
Senior Fellow Nabila Abdel Aziz has recently written an article for the German Magazine Deutschlandfunk Kultur. The piece entitled "Islam und Erotik - Sehnsucht nach einem offenen Diskurs" digs into the way Muslim societies deal with sex and erotism.
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Dr. Asha on Catching Covid Twice
Landecker Senior Fellow Dr. Asha Shajahan was interviewed by multiple news outlets on the issue of double Covid infection.
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Julian Junk on Demonstrations being replaced by walks
Julian Junk comments on Demonstrations being replaced by walks for the Neue Westfälische news outlet.
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Voces Podcast hosts Maia Ferdman
Landecker Fellow Maia Ferdman was interviewed last year by Jewtina y Co.'s podcast "Voces" about her Latin American-Jewish identity and her work as a bridge builder.
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ProFellow Interview: How David Schupp Drives Justice with the Humanity in Action Fellowship
Senior Fellow David Schupp got interviewed about the Humanity in Action summer fellowship for a ProFellow article.
Humanity in Action Fellowship Named Among 10 Fellowships for Human Rights
Humanity in Action was named by Human Rights Careers among 10 of the top Fellowships for human rights.
Humanity in Action Fellowship Named among 5 Fellowships to Keep an Eye on
The Humanity in Action Fellowship has been named by College Magazine among five Fellowships to keep an eye on, joining the ranks of Fulbright, the Watson Fellowship and Princeton.