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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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Humanity in Action launches new international website
Humanity in Action launches a new international website
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Humanity in Action announces the launch of its new international website
Humanity in Action announces the launch of its new international website.
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That's how young people heard the N-word for the first time
Senior Fellow Narku Laing is featured in this article by bento, the youth format for the German magazine Der Spiegel, speaking on his first time hearing the N-word.
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From homeless kid to hero of Africa's biggest slum
Listen to BBC Outlook's recent interview with Senior Fellow Kennedy Odede of Shining Hope for Communities on his childhood in Kibera and what inspired him to fight for the inhabitants of Kibera.
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Senior Fellow Nienke Venema in ABN AMRO's Financial Focus
"Our society will always need critical journalists, human rights lawyers and activists to keep those in power as well as institutions on their toes and to keep citizens well informed."
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Applications for Humanity in Action Denmark's October '43 Travel Grant 2019
The Humanity in Action Denmark’s October ‘43 Travel Grant 2019 is open for applications. The travel grant is dedicated to young students and professionals who work with issues regarding refugees and/or the protection of minorities in either the academic, social, political or practical field.
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Book Pays Tribute to Bosnia’s Activist Heroes
Four participants in the 2018 Encouraging Democratic Values and Active Citizenship Among Youth program have published a book highlighting the work of Bosnia and Herzegovina-based activists.
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Applications now open for 2019 Detroit Fellowship
We are proud to announce a 10-day fellowship in Detroit taking place from November 15 to 24, 2019 available to Fellows and Senior Fellows as well as new applicants from Detroit and Greece.
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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.