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Grants Now Available for HIA Senior Fellows

October 25, 2011 Tags: action projects, hia events, hia programs, senior fellows

Humanity in Action is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Dutch government that will allow it to fund projects developed by HIA Senior Fellows.

All Senior Fellows are invited to apply for grants from HIA ranging from €500 to €5000. HIA encourages collaborative applications from groups of Senior Fellows.

HIA Netherlands Debates European Impact of Arab Change

June 15, 2011 Tags: amsterdam, arab spring, hia programs

On April 28th, the HIA Netherlands office hosted a public event entitled “Arabic Change, European Shift: The impact of the Arabic revolution on European policy and the European community.” The response was extremely positive - 128 people packed into the auditorium at de Balie to hear two panels moderated by playwright and radio host Pieter Hilhorst. In the first panel, experts… Read more

HIA Denmark and RÆSON Host Conference Titled "EU and the Refugees – A Crisis of Human Rights or Security?

June 14, 2011 Tags: european union, hia programs, refugees

Humanity in Action Denmark and RÆSON are honored to invite the public to an important conference about how the EU deals with refugees and human rights in the light of recent events in North Africa, the Middle East and Greece - the conference is titled "EU and the refugees – A Crisis of Human Rights or Security?"

European states are right now in a… Read more

HIA Germany Hosts Workshop on European Political Transitions

May 10, 2011 Tags: hia programs

HIA Germany hosted a conference in early March entitled “European Transitions from Dictatorship to Democracy in the late 1980’s.” Supported by the European Union Lifelong Learning Program and run by HIA Germany Program Director Anne Stalfort, the conference hosted thirteen EU residents (including five Senior Fellows) representing thirteen different nationalities.

The… Read more

HIA Netherlands Hosts Debate on the European Impact of Arab Change

April 22, 2011 Tags: arab spring, hia programs

On April 28, HIA Netherlands and De Balie, a leading center for politics, culture and media in Amsterdam, will host a public event entitled "Arabic Change, European Shift: The impact of the Arabic revolution on European policy and the European community."

Many dictators in the Arab world and North Africa feel the pressure of the continuing protests; from Morocco to Bahrain people are… Read more

HIA to Host Workshop with the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

April 10, 2011 Tags: hia programs

Humanity in Action is pleased to announce a call for applications for a special workshop, organized in partnership with the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).

FRA will host a workshop with HIA Senior Fellows and participants from other Vienna-based organizations. The workshop will look closely at the current narrative on human rights in Europe, with a particular focus… Read more

2011 Pat Cox-HIA Fellows in the European Parliament

March 11, 2011 Tags: european parliament, hia programs, pat cox

The Pat Cox-HIA Fellowship is a three-month professional internship with Members of European Parliament, accompanied by weekly seminars on human rights, minority rights and international relations. The program is open to alumni of the HIA Fellowship and this year, the participants represent seven countries and the past three years of summer fellowship.

HIA is pleased to announce the… Read more

2011 Lantos-HIA Congressional Fellowship Placements

February 25, 2011 Tags: hia programs, lantos

The Lantos-HIA Congressional Fellowship is a four-month professional fellowship in Washington, DC, supported by Humanity in Action and the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. The Lantos-HIA Congressional Fellowship is now in its 11th year.

HIA is pleased to announce the 2011 Lantos Fellows and their professional placements:

Jeff Hochstetler - Rep. Anthony Weiner… Read more

HIA Announces Seminar Week for Senior Fellows in Bosnia and Herzegovina

October 04, 2010 Tags: hia programs, sarajevo, war crimes

HIA is excited to announce a Senior Fellows seminar and study trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Running from May 9-15, the program will be based in Sarajevo and will consist of a challenging mix of seminars, lectures and site visits, including day trips to Srebrenica and Mostar. This program is ideal for Senior Fellows interested in Bosnia and Herzegovina, ethnic conflict, war crimes,… Read more