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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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Op-Ed in the iconic Ms. Magazine!
Magda Szarota, a board member of Humanity In Action Polska, together with Suzannah Phillips, Deputy Director from Women Enabled, bring women with disabilities to the front in the debate on abortion rights in Poland.
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Aleksandra Wilczura, a member of our activist network, took part in the Human Library session!
Aleksandra Wilczura, a member of our activist network and the President of the Cukunft Jewish Association, took part in the Human Library session, where she spoke on the situation of women from religious, national and ethnic minorities in Poland.
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Op-ed on the violation of reproductive rights of women with disabilities in Poland
Members of the ARTICLE 6 collective - Magdalena Kocejko, Agnieszka Wołowicz and HIA Poland Board Member Magda Szarota - write in OKO.press about the violation of reproductive rights of women with disabilities in Poland.
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Senior Fellow Giving Campaign
In 2021, we are planning new virtual programs for Senior Fellows, Fellows, and friends of Humanity in Action. We hope you will support us in achieving our fundraising goals so that we can continue growing and strengthening our Humanity in Action community.
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Cukunft Jewish Association recognized by the BRaVE Award panel of experts
Congratulations to Cukunft Jewish Association and Aleksandra Wilczura for having their project “Local Narratives of Diversity in Action: Against Urban Antisemitism and Social Exclusion” recognized by the BRaVE Award panel of experts.
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„Lajla means night” by Senior Fellow Aleksandra Lipczak
We highly recommend the book „Lajla means night” written by Senior Fellow Aleksandra Lipczak, a journalist and a reporter.
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I'm a frontline worker. Here's why I'm getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Landecker Fellow Asha Shajahan wrote an opinion piece for the Detroit News, explaining her thought process behind getting the new COVID-19 vaccine.
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Webinar against activist burnout
Landecker Fellow Lena Bielska was in webinar that aimed to counter activist burnout. Lena discussed mental and physical health, and the influence of politics on the well-beings of activists.
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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.