PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

KnowTheChain released its 2022 Benchmark report assessing Information & Communications Technology sector disclosures related to addressing forced labor and human trafficking in supply chains. Even the highest-rated companies scored less than 65/100, and the average score on purchasing practices was just 2/100.

Thanks to the tireless work of agencies like Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Mexico and the U.S. signed a historic agreement on protections for migrant workers, a watershed moment for strengthening workers’ rights and the first time ever that migrant women’s demands have been answered in an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico.

Congratulations to Fainess Lipenga from the Human Trafficking Legal Center for being appointed to the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking!

The New Humanitarian released its 2023 trends brief, which looks at the trends driving humanitarian need and this year’s worsening outlook for crises and affected people around the globe.

Following multiple stories from The Fuller Project, the U.S. federal government has added uterine cancer to the list of conditions covered by the World Trade Center Health Program. Until now, uterine cancer was the only cancer that remained off the list of covered illnesses, forcing women to pay for their treatment out of pocket.

Freedom Fund CEO Nick Grono wrote a piece for the Center on Effective Philanthropy on their approach to systems measurement and how that translates into impact.

The Investment Integration Project (TIIP) announced the formation of a Racial Equity Working Group to lift up racial injustice as a systemic risk and guide investors in becoming part of the solution through the deployment of system-level investing strategies, policies, programs, or products.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT HU

"As we look to 2023, we are exploring how to ensure 2022’s hard-won reforms are maintained and strengthened."

HU Managing Partner Srik Gopal reflects on 2022 and looks ahead to 2023 in this new blog.

"Grassroots initiatives have the unique ability to engage people in the creation of their own future."

HU Manager, Peacebuilding Lexi Mairone wrapped up our blog series on Colombia with a heartfelt and insightful blog on how grassroots organizations are working to create a peaceful future.

HU Managing Director of Public Engagement Kehinde Togun reflected on the Africa Leaders Summit on CSIS’s Into Africa podcast. Along with Brookings’ Aloysius Ordu, Kehinde joined host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele to explore U.S. government commitments as well as some of the missed opportunities.

Congratulations to HU’s Ayla Francis and Noah Ponton for being selected in Foreign Policy for America’s NextGen cohort, which spotlights and supports diverse young leaders from across the country who can advance principled American engagement in the world.

HU Director of Peacebuilding Leslie Wingender joined the Kroc Institute at an event celebrating the Legacy Project, which oversees the migration of the Colombian Truth Commission's digital archives.

HU Director of Policy & Government Relations Maria Kisumbi is co-chairing a working group focused on the Great Lakes region of Africa. The objectives are: 1) to establish a group of policy thought leaders who can collectively advocate for the U.S. government to prioritize human rights and democracy issues in the Great Lakes region, and 2) to foster an ongoing exchange between civil society activists across the Great Lakes Region and elevate their voices in U.S.-focused policy discussions.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US

Humanity United and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) invite you to join the Africa Futures Summit in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 11a.m. - 4p.m. ET (hybrid event).

This summit launches a report by ISS examining global trends and the impact of four global scenarios on Africa’s potential future. Stakeholder presentations and panels will cover topics including:

Africa's current development trajectory and development potential under the AU’s Agenda 2063 across various scenarios.
The impact of global developments on the future of Africa.

The summit aims to build and strengthen foresight analysis in Africa and on African Futures. RSVP here.

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