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As we close out another year, we are reflecting on our organizational value of
joy, an important source of strength and healing in the face of persistent human problems that are the focus of our work. Joy – the expression of inner peace, happiness, and contentment – manifests in many different ways, and is what fuels us in our work toward enduring peace and freedom.

This holiday season we wish you an abundance of joy. Thank you for being part of our Humanity United community.


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"Celebrating the work of human rights defenders is speaking of hope and inspiration in a world that is addicted to violence and hopelessness." Check out this powerful op-ed ([link removed]) written by ZimRights National Director, Dzikamai Bere.

Applications for the 2023 class of DC Justice Fellows ([link removed]) are open! DC Justice Lab is training movement lawyers to transform criminal legal systems across the country. DC Justice Fellows are recent law school graduates who will receive training and support as they work on criminal policy reform in the District of Columbia.

Samata Foundation joined filmmaker Subina Shrestha to produce a witness documentary ([link removed]) based on a young Madhesi Dalit journalist who investigates stories of sexual violence against Dalit girls. This important documentary adds nuance to the conversation on migration from the perspective of the Dalit community.

The Investment Integration Project (TIIP) announced the launch of a Racial Equity Working Group ([link removed]) to tackle racial injustice as a systemic risk and guide investor action in becoming part of the solution through the deployment of system-level investing strategies, policies, programs, or products.

Congratulations to DC Justice Lab's Founder and Executive Director, Patrice Sulton, who was selected ([link removed]) by Washington City Paper as one of the 11 Washingtonians who are shaping the city and caring for the community.

Watch the recording ([link removed]) of Article 3's Annual Human Rights Day event to hear thoughtful and powerful conversations on the prospects for justice and accountability. The event features Human Rights Global Treasure Award recipient, Amal Clooney.


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In a recent blog post ([link removed]) , HU Managing Director of Peacebuilding Melanie Greenberg shared her insights on creating a culture where peace can grow in Colombia. Don't miss the full blog series ([link removed]) , where HU staff members present an up-close look at the Colombians to whom peacebuilding is a lifelong commitment.

HU support for the World Liberty Congress helped convene nearly 250 pro-democracy activists from around the world in Vilnius to co-design a global movement, networked into local/national movements, to challenge violent authoritarians that are increasingly collaborating with one another to spread new forms of repression and violence.

We recently reflected on the close of COP27, the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in a blog post ([link removed]) that highlights how the climate crisis is a human rights crisis. "We must acknowledge that the worsening condition of our planet exacerbates human rights challenges."

Kehinde Togun, HU Managing Director for Public Engagement, was interviewed for the USIP podcast, "Reimagine Diversity and Equity." In this episode ([link removed]) , Kehinde makes the case that peacebuilding institutions must ensure that the people who experience conflict directly are given the driver's seat in efforts to resolve it.

Congratulations to Ayla Francis, HU Senior Advisor for Policy & Government Relations, for being selected to join the 2022 U.S. National Security & Foreign Affairs Leadership List from the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Diversity in National Security Network! This is an incredible recognition ([link removed]) of leaders of diverse backgrounds in the fields of foreign affairs and national security.

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