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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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The Housing Paradox: a new publication
Discover a new publication about the Housing Paradox in small municipalities in Greece based on the Landecker project of Nikolaos Vrantsis.
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Kennedy Odede appointed a Board Member of Americares
In April 2022, Americares announced the election of Kennedy Odede to the Americares Board of Directors. He will serve a three-year term on the Americares board, overseeing all aspects of our organization’s life-changing health programs.
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Dr. Asha to be honored at 2022 Building Bridges Gala
Senior Landecker Fellow Dr. Asha Shajahan receives an award for her work treating the homeless and vulnerable population at Pope Francis Center in Detroit.
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Aisha Fukushima's Recent Speaking Engagements
Senior Fellow Aisha Fukushima gives three keynote speeches to students across the United States.
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Webinar: Europe after the war in Ukraine
With the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has used hard power on a continent that thought this kind of war belonged in the 20th century. What will the war mean for European politics and self-understanding? What will be the long-term consequences? Find out more about the broader meaning of the war in Ukarine in this webinar with Historian Uffe Østergaard.
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Senior Fellow Mariana Karkoutly Delivers Statement to UN Security Council on Sexual Violence in Conflict
On April 13, Senior Fellow Mariana Karkoutly spoke to the United Nations Security Council, during the Security Council's Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict.
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Utilizing Bridge Building to Support Street Engagement
Landecker Fellow Maia Ferdman publishes a report on the ways we might support the homeless street engagement process and reduce conflict by utilizing “bridge building” techniques.
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Beautiful Diaspora: Curatorial Virtual Tour
Senior Landecker Fellow and Associate Curator Asha Iman Veal leads a video tour of her new exhibition "Beautiful Diaspora / You Are Not the Lesser Part."
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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.