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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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Why 'Black is Capitalized' is making a book
Landecker Fellow Evein Rosa Obulor is the editor of the new book "Black is capitalized," which gained interest of multiple news outlets.
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Op-Ed: Scotland Needs More Young Speechwriters
Landecker Fellow Laura Westring's Opinion Piece on Young Speechwriters in Scotland was published in The Scotsman news outlet.
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Landecker Fellow Christiana Bukalo speaks at TEDxTUM 2021 event
On October 3, 2021, Landecker Fellow Christiana Bukalo speaks at TEDxTUM 2021 event.
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Erica Dorn: Launch of Design in Transition Podcast Season II
On the 1st of October 2021, Design in Transition Podcast (Diseño en Transición in Spanish), which Landecker Fellow Erica Dorn co-created, is launching its second season.
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Tobias Ginsburg's lecture on his latest book "Die Reise ins Reich: Unter Reichsbürgern"
Humanity in Action, For Democracy and Kleiner Fünf organizations invite the Humanity in Action community for an online lecture by author and director Tobias Ginsburg on his latest book entitled "Die Reise ins Reich: Unter Reichsbürgern."
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Priya Fielding-Singh releases new book entitled "How the Other Half Eats"
In November 2021, Senior Fellow Priya Fielding-Singh releases new book entitled "How the Other Half Eats."
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Dr. Asha Shajahan on vaccine hesitancy and the current COVID situation in Michigan
Over the past weeks, Landecker Fellow Asha Shajahan has been guest on multiple platforms to discuss the COVID-19 crisis.
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The Invaluable Power of Women: The Heritage of Joan Ferrier
On Thursday, September 30, 2021, the Atria Kennisinstituut, in collaboration with Humanity in Action Netherlands, hosted the online event THE INVALUABLE POWER OF WOMEN: THE HERITAGE OF JOAN FERRIER. As part of her Action Project, Fellow Tamara Hartman (2020 John Lewis Fellowship) has been researching the archives of Joan Ferrier. During this evening, we payed tribute to Ferrier's work and life, in which intersectionality and emancipation were a common thread.
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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.