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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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Creative Sanctum supports #StandSpeakShape
Landecker Fellow Sharon Chin supports #StandSpeakShape alongside the Chinatown Yarn Circle.
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Noam Schimmel: The pedagogical and emotive power of films in teaching
Senior Fellow Noam Schimmel recently wrote an article titled “Using films to encourage reflection and critical thinking in your teaching” in Times Higher Education.
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Workshop Series: "Young Jewish Resistance: Past and Present – Hashomer Hatzair"
Senior Fellow Nitzan Menagem is part of the workshop series: “Young Jewish Resistance: Past and Present – Hashomer Hatzair.” This project seeks to address the Jewish resistance fighters who have remained unacknowledged within historical memory.
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Action Project Academy in Warsaw
What a day! Polish Fellows of the 2021 Humanity in Action Warsaw program had the opportunity to meet offline for the first time this past Saturday, October 16, during the Action Project Academy.
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David Werdermann: Mobilized for justice in Freiburg’s Stühlinger
Senior Fellow David Werdermann speaks about an alleged racist incident within police in Freiburg’s Stühlinger on Radio Dreyeckland (RDL) 102,3mhz (a free German radio live stream).
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Emily McDonnell given spotlight on Moishe House
Senior Fellow Emily McDonnell is given the spotlight on Moishe House, an international non-profit organization made up of collection homes around the world that serve as hubs for young Jewish adults.
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Aisha Fukushima receives the Trailblazer Diversity and Inclusion Award
Senior Fellow Aisha Fukushima receives the Whitman College Trailblazer Diversity and Inclusion Award.
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David Peyton receives the Gabriel A. Almond Award
Senior Fellow David Peyton receives the Gabriel A. Almond Award from the American Political Science Association (APSA).
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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.