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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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First Holocaust Reader in Bosnian edited by National Director Jasmin Hasić
Humanity in Action Bosnia & Herzegovina National Director and Senior Fellow Jasmin Hasić has co-edited the reader "Holocaust in Visegrad Group countries" with the cooperation of the Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo.
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The Right to Asylum: Legal Relief From Persecution
Senior Fellow Łukasz Niparko writes about options for legal relief to persecution in the United States as a ACLU in Ohio Fellow.
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In the News: Washington Leads John Lewis Fellows on a Human Rights Adventure
Georgia State University, home to the John Lewis Fellows during their stay in Atlanta and the classroom of Fellowship Director Dr. Tanya Washington, reported on the 2017 John Lewis Fellowship program.
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Death is Back in Ohio
Senior Fellow Łukasz Niparko writes on the return of the death penalty in Ohio during his time as a ACLU in Ohio Fellow.
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“The ugly refugee” — brown skin and white beauty standards
In an article for Friktion, Senior Fellow Priyanka Kalra writes about Western beauty standards, its historic ties to colonization, and how it affects Women of Color today.
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IES Abroad Granada Alum Granted Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
Senior Fellow Kweku Ampem-Darko gives an interview on receiving the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
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Lessons from Charlottesville
When Natalie Romero, a Houstonian like me, regained consciousness in her Charlottesville, Va., hospital bed she was confused and delirious. We had to explain to her, as matter-of-factly as we could, what happened.
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These Groups Help Young French Immigrants Gain Social Mobility
Humanity in Action 2013 Lyon Senior Fellow Inès Seddiki is featured by Vice Impact for her organization's work with immigrants.
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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.