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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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Legal Heroes in the Trump Era
An exciting book talk with Tahmina Watson which discussed "Legal Heroes in the Trump Era". Moderated by Senior Fellow and Board member Talia Dubovi.
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Podcast: Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Talent
Senior Fellow Jennifer Kuklenski was featured on Workforce Waves podcast, where she spoke about diversifying the workplace.
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A Photo History of Reproductive Justice
Landecker Democracy Fellow Asha Iman Veal will moderate an event on February 10th, 2021 at 6 p.m. CST / 1 a.m. CET. This event is called "A Photo History of Reproductive Justice: Special Presentation by Loretta J. Ross, Visiting Associate Professor of the Study of Women & Gender at Smith College."
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Making Common Ground Podcast: Episode 5
Landecker Democracy Fellow Catherine Neilan's podcast Making Common Ground launched in January 2021. Catherine, a journalist who currently serves as Politics Live Editor at the Telegraph, created this podcast with the goal of creating in-depth conversations amongst different groups of people.
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HIA BiH Executive Director Jasmin Hasić at 'The Western Balkans: Local Priorities, Fractured Regional Perspectives' Webinar
Webinar organised by the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in collaboration with the Department of International History and The Global Governance Centre.
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Senior Fellow Kennedy Odede goes live on Globacom broadcast
As the Guardian reports, African Voices Changemakers program, sponsored by the Nigerian multinational telecommunications company Globacom, will be honoring its social change advocates. Senior Fellow Kennedy Odede will be one of the two speakers, going live on the 30-minute Globacom broadcast.
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We are launching a new project! "Break the vicious circle!"
The project aims to deepen the knowledge of high school students about National Socialism, World War II, and the Holocaust, as well as provoke a reflection on the historical conditions that led to the Shoah.
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Christiana Bukalo featured on Deutschlandfunk Nova radio report
Landecker Democracy Fellow Christiana Bukalo is featured in a radio report from Deutschlandfunk Nova. During this report she is talking about her experiences being stateless and how she wants to help other stateless people.
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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.