Humanity in Action Inc. runs several programs to strengthen democratic principles, pluralism, diversity and an active engagement of civil society. These include the annual Fellowships, study trips, conferences, Professional Fellowships, seminars and grant competitions.

Learn about more of our current and our most recent US-based programs

The John Lewis Fellowship in Atlanta

The John Lewis Fellowship in Atlanta, Georgia was a US-based Fellowship program running from 2015 to 2020 with a conference in 2021.

About John Lewis

John Lewis Fellows

Unapologetic: The John Lewis Legacy and the Fierce Urgency of the Now
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Learn about some of our past US programming

Our New York Conferences

In cooperation with the New School, we ran three New York City-based conferences to address social justice challenges in the United States.

Social Justice in Public Health and Healthcare

The State of the States

Social Justice & the US Election
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Recent Events as part of our Author-in-Conversation Series

"How the Other Half Eats" - An Author-in-Conversation Event about Food Justice

Events | USA, 23 November 2021

Welcome to "How the Other Half Eats" - an Author-in-Conversation Event about Food Justice with HIA Senior Fellows Priya Fielding-Singh and Aditi Mehta.

Event: Senior Fellows Discussion with Joan Ringelheim

News | International, 23 May 2021

Our beloved friend Joan Ringelheim, former director of oral history as well as former director of education at the United States Holocaust Museum, wrote a book. Fellows and Senior Fellows were invited to join a discussion with her on May 23, 2021.

Legal Heroes in the Trump Era

Events | USA, 13 February 2021

An exciting book talk with Tahmina Watson which discussed "Legal Heroes in the Trump Era". Moderated by Senior Fellow and Board member Talia Dubovi.