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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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Treatment, not incarceration, for those with drug addiction
Senior Fellow Dr. Amish Dave partners with fellow doctors to call for treatment of those suffering from drug addiction.
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Training Session of the 'Supporting Democratization and Reconciliation Process in the Western Balkans' program
The focus of the 3-day long training session was democracy and the rule of law and their importance in the reconciliation process, media literacy, and anti-corruption. The program combined training and workshops, discussions with opinion-makers, and team-building activities.
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Landecker Fellow Lievnath Faber's Reflections on Purim
Landecker Democracy Fellow Lievnath Faber recently wrote two Facebook post in which she reflected on the Jewish Holiday of Purim.
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Individualized Tutoring: supporting students during COVID-19 in DC
Senior Fellow Allister Chang wrote a piece for The DC Line on how DC can support students during COVID-19. The article mainly focuses on the individualized tutoring, which can provide the needed support for students during these challenging times.
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Anti-feminism: The patriarchy is rearing its head
Senior Fellow Carolin Wiedemann was featured in Artes feminism magazine's video series "KREATUR" (Creature). The episode, titled "Anti-feminism: The patriarchy rears its head" focuses on the countermovement of feminism - antifeminism.
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Senior Fellow Helps Coordinate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Ghana
Senior Fellow Owusu Akoto was on hand to help receive and distribute the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines in Accra, Ghana.
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Pessach-Seminar for Activists and Educators in Germany and Poland
As part of her Humanity in Action Fellowship Action Project, Nitzan Menagem organized a Pessach-Seminar for educators and activists (18+) in Germany and Poland. The seminar ran from March 19th to 21st.
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Podcast on Medical Misinformation: Interview with Robert Skinner
In the recent episode of her podcast series "Beaumont HouseCall", Landecker Democracy Fellow Asha Shajahan interviewed Robert Skinner, Senior Special Advisor in the United Nations Department of Global Communications. They spoke about medical misinformation and the ways to push against it.
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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.