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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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As we close out the year, we are reflecting on all that continues to take place in our world. In uncertain and troubling times our hearts are heavy with the many challenges that continue to plague humanity. However, we find strength in the hope that we can do better for one another. We find inspiration in those among us working tirelessly to build a more equitable world. This year, we are holding Maya Angelou’s words closely to remind us of our interconnectedness as we look toward the beginning of a new year. Thank you for being with us in both joyful and difficult times. Thank you for being part of our Humanity United community. This holiday season we wish you an abundance of joy, community, and love.


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PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

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A powerful new investigation ([link removed]) in The New Yorker by Ian Urbina exposes the brutal conditions of an EU-created shadow immigration system that prevents migrants from sub-Saharan Africa from reaching Europe, trapping them in prisons run by militias.

Read the Alliance for Peacebuilding's new brief ([link removed]) , which explores the importance of locally-led peacebuilding in building local individual and organizational ability to lead and partner with international organizations, and provides recommendations for meaningful implementation.

The Re:Structure Lab partnership has released its fourth evidence brief ([link removed]) on forced labor. The brief discusses the uneven allocation of earnings in supply chains and argues that value redistribution in supply chains and an expanded labor share are essential to eliminating forced labor. Read our blog post ([link removed]) on the series.

The International Center on Nonviolent Conflict’s new report ([link removed]) called “How Agent Provocateurs Harm Our Movements” explores how agent provocateurs make movements smaller, weaker, and easier to defeat. It also offers ideas for how activists can inoculate their movements against such harms and increase their chances of success.
Deepika Thapaliya, a researcher for Equidem, wrote a piece for Nepal Live Today ([link removed]) on the recent Nepal-Qater Joint Committee meeting, and the need for the two countries to work together to address forced labor. She noted that around 90% of Nepali workers are forced to sign a different contract than what they were promised after reaching the Gulf.

The Investment Integration Project's William Burckart appeared on the podcast The Sustainability Story ([link removed]) to discuss the importance of managing systemic risks, including the risk of forced labor and human trafficking in supply chains. They also released a short video ([link removed]) explaining the industry needs assessment phase of its Build the Market initiative.

We are devastated to hear the news of the loss of Gabriel Stauring and Katie-Jay Scott Stauring. Our hearts are with their children, extended family, and the entire iACT community in this time. In this blog ([link removed]) , our Co-Founder, Pam Omidyar, reflects on their lives and friendship over the years. A GoFundMe ([link removed]) effort has been created to assist their family in this time.


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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT HU

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We were pleased to join our fellow FORGE collaborative members in issuing a statement ([link removed]) reminding philanthropic and world leaders of the importance of recognizing that strong labor movements are essential for vibrant, functioning democracies.

HU Senior Director of Peacebuilding Jesse Eaves had a chance to talk about HU’s work in Africa on the African Philanthropy Podcast. Listen to the episode here ([link removed]) .

The Summit for Democracy presented an opportunity for donors to expand how we think about nonviolent social movements and their role in supporting democracy and sustainable peace. Check out the Segal Family Foundation’s Dedo N. Baranshamaje and HU Senior Manager of Peacebuilding Bryan Sims' joint blog ([link removed]) on supporting democratic approaches to security governance.

Human rights is a core component of creating a more just and equitable world. Earlier this month, several HU staff including John Paul Lederach, Melanie Greenberg, and Akwasi Aidoo participated in Article 3's virtual program honoring International Human Rights Day. Watch a recording of the event here ([link removed]) .

HU Managing Director Philippe Sion moderated a Democracy Summit panel with James Kofi Annon, Founder and President of Challenging Heights, and Pamela Mar, Executive Vice President of the Fung Academy, on the topic of galvanizing cooperation among democracies to end forced labor. You can watch a recording of the panel here ([link removed]) , beginning at 55:00.


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WHERE YOU CAN FIND US

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We are excited to be a part of the Alliance for Peacebuilding’s upcoming PeaceCon conference, taking place on January 26-28th.

This year, HU Managing Director for Peacebuilding, Melanie Greenberg, will lead a donor panel on the topic of “Funding Peacebuilding During a Time of Turmoil.” HU Director of Peacebuilding, Leslie Wingender, will also participate in two sessions discussing “Examining Different Combinations of Participatory Learning Methods in the Context of Peacebuilding” and “Creating Alignment in Measuring Peace and Conflict.”

Learn more about the event and register here ([link removed]) .


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OTHER NEWS & VIEWS

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HU Managing Partner, Srik Gopal, has joined ([link removed]) the Council on Foundations community as a Board of Directors.

“You can have the best standards in the world, but if you have this inherent power imbalance, workers are in a situation where they’re at risk of exploitation all the time." Mustafa Quadri of Equidem was quoted in the Associated Press ([link removed]) in a piece on worker exploitation in the United Arab Emirates.

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