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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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RAISIN Placemaking & Community Live Conversations with Asha Iman Veal
As part of her RAISIN exhibition, Asha Iman Veal is organizing Placemaking & Community Live Conversations. The event on October 8th features several Landecker Democracy Fellows.
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RAISIN Artist Talk with Zhiyuan Yang, Kyle Bellucci Johanson & Maryam Taghavi
Asha Iman Veal is hosting an Artist Talk with RAISIN exhibiting artists Zhiyuan Yang, Kyle Bellucci Johanson, and Maryam Taghavi. This event is part of the RAISIN exhibit, which runs from September 17th to December 18th, 2021.
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Intersectional Solidarity of Rwandan Tutsi and Jewish Rights Advocates
Senior Fellow Noam Schimmel was published in the Journal of Victimology and Victim Justice for his qualitative case study on the relationship being formed between Jews and Rwandan Tutsi.
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The (non) housing of refugees and the myth of bearing capacity
Landecker Fellow Nikolaos Vrantsis recently wrote an article for Parallaxi Magazine titled ‘The (non) housing of refugees and the myth of bearing capacity’ (‘Η (μη) στέγαση των προσφύγων και ο μύθος της φέρουσας ικανότητας’ in Greek).
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Our Senior Fellow Daniela Werbeniec makes INMA’s 30 under 30 Awards List!
Daniela Werbeniec, a senior project manager and communications lead at Fundacja Gazeta Wyborcza, is the first person from Poland to be awarded by the prestigious International News Media Association.
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Senior Fellow Karam Yahya authored a chapter in "Stealing Time"
Senior Fellow Karam Yahya authored a chapter in "Stealing Time: Migration, Temporalities and State Violence," a new book being published on October 5, 2021.
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Landecker Fellow Tara Dickman facilitates workshop for Amnesty International France
In September 2021, Landecker Fellow Tara Dickman facilitated a workshop to help Amnesty International France members work through the first steps in their long-term transition towards becoming an anti-racist organization.
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Dr Amish Dave on Lead poison prevention and Environmental racism in a pandemic
Dr. Amish Dave discusses how Seward Park Market is handling the pandemic, and share crucial information on lead poison prevention on the Coronavirus Special Edition hosted by Rainier Avenue Radio.
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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.