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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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Action Project Academy in Warsaw
What a day! Polish Fellows of the 2021 Humanity in Action Warsaw program had the opportunity to meet offline for the first time this past Saturday, October 16, during the Action Project Academy.
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David Werdermann: Mobilized for justice in Freiburg’s Stühlinger
Senior Fellow David Werdermann speaks about an alleged racist incident within police in Freiburg’s Stühlinger on Radio Dreyeckland (RDL) 102,3mhz (a free German radio live stream).
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Emily McDonnell given spotlight on Moishe House
Senior Fellow Emily McDonnell is given the spotlight on Moishe House, an international non-profit organization made up of collection homes around the world that serve as hubs for young Jewish adults.
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Aisha Fukushima receives the Trailblazer Diversity and Inclusion Award
Senior Fellow Aisha Fukushima receives the Whitman College Trailblazer Diversity and Inclusion Award.
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David Peyton receives the Gabriel A. Almond Award
Senior Fellow David Peyton receives the Gabriel A. Almond Award from the American Political Science Association (APSA).
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Asha Iman Veal moderator of Placemaking & Community Live Conversations
As part of her RAISIN exhibition, Asha Iman Veal hosts Placemaking & Community Live Conversations. This conversation about approaches to community-building through art and education takes place on October 15, 2021.
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RAISIN Artist Talk with Tintin Wulia
Asha Iman Veal is hosting an Artist Talk with Tintin Wulia. This event is part of the RAISIN exhibit, which runs from September 17th to December 18th, 2021.
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Wahl-O-Mat and Woke-O-Mat: guiding German voters
Landecker Fellow Jeannette Gusko was mentioned in an article published by WELT, titled ‘Forget the Wahl-O-Maten, now there is the Woke-O-Mat’.
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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.