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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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Zawdie Sandvliet: Afro-Dutch Studies at the University of Amsterdam
In February 2022, the IIS elective course Afro-Dutch Studies will begin at the University of Amsterdam, a decolonial course developed and taught by Senior Landecker Fellow Zawdie Sandvliet.
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Islam & Erotism: Breaking the taboo
Senior Fellow Nabila Abdel Aziz has recently written an article for the German Magazine Deutschlandfunk Kultur. The piece entitled "Islam und Erotik - Sehnsucht nach einem offenen Diskurs" digs into the way Muslim societies deal with sex and erotism.
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Dr. Asha on Catching Covid Twice
Landecker Senior Fellow Dr. Asha Shajahan was interviewed by multiple news outlets on the issue of double Covid infection.
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Julian Junk on Demonstrations being replaced by walks
Julian Junk comments on Demonstrations being replaced by walks for the Neue Westfälische news outlet.
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Voces Podcast hosts Maia Ferdman
Landecker Fellow Maia Ferdman was interviewed last year by Jewtina y Co.'s podcast "Voces" about her Latin American-Jewish identity and her work as a bridge builder.
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Then & Now Podcast
Landecker Fellow Maia Ferdman is the executive producer of a bi-weekly podcast at the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy. The podcast entitled "Then & Now" connects past and present using historical analysis to guide listeners through contemporary issues and policy decisions.
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The (in)visibility of housing deprivation
Landecker Senior Fellow Nikolaos Vrantsis delivered a presentation on housing deprivation in the municipality of Naousa from the Central Union of Greek municipalities.
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Jasamin Ulfat-Seddiqzai on Staged Harmlessness
Jasamin Ulfat-Seddiqzai wrote and narrated an opinion piece on Staged Harmlessness published by German radio station Deutschlandfunk Kultur.
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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.