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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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Gorillas: The startup delivery company with blurred power structures
Landecker Fellow Yonatan Miller was recently cited in an article by Morgan Meaker in WIRED Magasine. The piece untitled "Europe went bananas for Gorillas. Then its workers rose up" digs into the delivery app and its unfavorable working conditions.
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Landecker Fellow Christiana Bukalo spoke at TEDxTUM 2021 event
In October 2021, Landecker Senior Fellow Christiana Bukalo spoke at TEDxTUM 2021 event. The recording of her speech is now publicly available.
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Aisha Turner facilitates a Storytelling Workshop for Landecker Fellows
Senior Fellow Aisha Turner facilitated a Storytelling and Empowerment Workshop for the 2021-22 Landecker Fellows cohort.
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Jerusalem on the Rhine: The three Holy Communities
Landecker Fellow Elisabeth Becker wrote a piece titled "Jerusalem on the Rhine" in Tablet Magazine. The article digs into the Jewish historical preservation of three German cities: Speyer, Worms and Mainz.
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Louisa Klaßen contributes to "Awesome HipHop Humans"
Senior Fellow Louisa Klaßen contributed to Awesome HipHop Humans, a new book on Queer*Fem*Rap in German-speaking countries.
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Mamobo Ogoro: Activist of the Year in the Black & Irish Awards 2021
Landecker Fellow Mamobo Ogoro has won the Activist of the year in the B.I.G Awards 2021 by Black and Irish, a non-profit organization that highlights and celebrates the identity of Black and Mixed race Irish people.
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Magda Szarota makes an expert and activist intervention during the European Parliament's inter-parliamentary committee meeting
Magda Szarota, HIA Poland Board Member, on the invitation of the Members of the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality of the European Parliament made an expert and activist intervention during an inter-parliamentary committee meeting to mark the International Day on the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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Asha Iman Veal: Guest Juror at the Fall 2021 bp Student Ideas Competition
Landecker Senior Fellow Asha Iman Veal is invited as a guest juror for the Fall 2021 bp Student Ideas Competition at the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
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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.