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Humanity in Action Will Hold Its Fourth International Conference in Warsaw

7 hours ago Tags: warsaw, hia conference

The 2013 International Conference will take place in Warsaw, Poland from the evening of Thursday, June 27 through the evening of Saturday, June 29. There will also be an optional day of site visits on Sunday, June 30. The conference will be held at the Museum of the History of Polish Jews.

The Humanity in Action International Conference is the annual gathering of more than 250 young… Read more

Humanity in Action Releases Video Marking its 15th Anniversary

9 hours ago

Humanity in Action is celebrating 15 years of educational programming in 2013. To mark this occasion, Humanity in Action produced a film that highlights its mission, programs and Senior Fellows. Judith Goldstein, founder and Executive Director, and the Humanity in Action staff would like to thank their dear friend… Read more

Humanity in Action Launches €50,000 Grants Competition for Senior Fellows

March 21, 2013 Tags: action projects, senior fellows, senior fellow awards, fundraising, hia programs

Humanity in Action is opening a second round of its grants competition for Senior Fellows.

All Senior Fellows are invited to apply for grants from Humanity in Action ranging from €500 to €5,000. Humanity in Action especially encourages collaborative applications from… Read more

Humanity in Action Releases Highlights from President Bill Clinton's Keynote Address in Sarajevo

December 21, 2012 Tags: sarajevo, hia conference, bosnia and herzegovina, hia programs, reconciliation

Humanity in Action is pleased to share a compilation of highlights from President Bill Clinton’s keynote address at the Third Annual Humanity in Action International Conference in Sarajevo on June 27, 2012. President… Read more

Humanity in Action Holds Its Third International Conference in Sarajevo

July 05, 2012 Tags: hia conference, sarajevo, bosnia and herzegovina, 2012 fellows

The 2012 Humanity in Action International Conference took place in Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina from the evening of Wednesday, June 27 through Sunday, July 1.

The Humanity in Action International Conference is the annual gathering of more than 200 young and established leaders committed to promoting human rights, diversity and active citizenship in their own communities and around the… Read more

Humanity in Action Announces Partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations

May 15, 2012

Humanity in Action (HIA) is proud to announce that it has formed a unique programmatic partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).  The two organizations will be working together to encourage greater American diversity in the field of foreign affairs by recruiting, educating and mentoring outstanding students and young professionals from many backgrounds.     As… Read more

Humanity in Action Provides Grants to Nine Senior Fellow Projects

March 21, 2012 Tags: action projects, reconciliation, holocaust education, islamophobia, undocumented immigrants, development

Humanity in Action is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Senior Fellow Grants Competition.

The goal of this competition is to empower Senior Fellows to create initiatives that embody Humanity in Action's educational mission, increase cooperation among Humanity in Action's global community of Senior Fellows… Read more

HIA France Collaborates with the International Human Rights Film Festival

February 28, 2012

In partnership with the International Human Rights Film Festival, HIA France is organizing five conferences on topics linked to discrimination. The conferences will be held from Wednesday, March 7, through Monday, March 12.

  • Wednesday, March 7th: HIA France will explore the role of audiovisual methods as tools to raise awareness on human rights
  • Thursday, March 8th:…

2012 Pat Cox-HIA Fellows in the European Parliament

February 27, 2012

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

HIA Releases Trailer for Its First Film, "Just People"

January 03, 2012 Tags: bystanders, diversity, film, holocaust education

HIA has partnered with the acclaimed Dutch filmmaker Annegriet Wietsma to produce the organization's first film—one that would reach a large audience and share HIA educational concerns, messages and goals.

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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.