Humanity United

Since October 7, more than 100 journalists and media workers in Gaza have been killed. This makes it one of the deadliest conflicts for journalists on record. The #GazaProject brings together 50 journalists from 13 different news organizations who felt they "had to unite" in order to investigate the "killing of journalists in Gaza and the alleged threats, targeting arrests made in the West Bank." Their series of investigations unveils a targeted campaign against press freedom and the dangers that these individuals face on a daily basis as they work to report on the horrors of war. Find all the investigations at: https://lnkd.in/ey3xPgtU

"It is not naive to know that the only route to justice and equality is peace. The route is straightforward. We must create hope when hope is hard to find. We must amplify the voices of peacemakers. We must show that we are not divided by nationality, ethnicity or race. We are divided by those who believe in justice, peace and equality and those who don’t – yet." This opinion piece by Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah published in Al Jazeera English is a must-read that stresses the continued importance of working towards peace. https://lnkd.in/ea9Jwgz3

🔴 How are Israeli drones killing journalists in Gaza? For the #GazaProject, 50 journalists from 13 international newsrooms coordinated by Forbidden Stories investigated the targeting of those who were covering the war. ⬇️ Samer Abu Daqqa, Abdallah Al-Hajj, Ahmed Fatima, Anas Al-Sharif… their names are among those of the 18 reporters we identified as injured or killed by precision strikes launched by drones, since the outbreak of Israel’s war in Gaza following Hamas’ terrorist attack on October 7th. Four of them were wearing press vests and were clearly identifiable as journalists.  👉 https://lnkd.in/ejQ5rYbs The Israeli military is also using several artificial intelligence systems to generate targets. Lavender, an artificial intelligence–based program used to generate a kill list of over 37,000 people, has served as a blueprint for signature drone strikes since October 7, the consortium found. Journalists' presence in war zones is critical. They are our eyes on the ground. They can prevent war crimes from multiplying with impunity, and let the public in on what is happening. "Where there is strong potential for a war crime being committed, the live stream becomes critical evidence” says Irene Kahn, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTT93szk paper trail media GmbH ARIJ Network Le Monde The Guardian AFP +972 Magazine Radio France DER SPIEGEL DER STANDARD ZDF Tamedia

Humanity United strongly condemns the Kenyan government's violent response to protests against a tax-increasing bill that was later withdrawn. This has tragically led to deaths, injuries, and arrests. We urge the U.S. to use its influence to safeguard civil liberties in Kenya. 🇰🇪 Kenyan citizens demand military personnel return to their barracks and there be immediate release of all abducted by security forces. A mere pause of the bill won't erase the violence. Accountability is crucial. Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/egEvTm8y

Nonprofit news source ProPublica has won seven Pulitzer Prizes and is approaching its twentieth anniversary in 2027. Despite its continued success, Stephen Engelberg (Editor-in-Chief) has said, “one thing that has not changed is the mission, which was written in year one. The idea was to do investigative journalism that would spur change and have real world impact. To that, we have remained focused.” We believe in the transformative power and incredible democratic importance of a free press, which ProPublica has continued to champion over the last seventeen years. https://lnkd.in/ebBiVzE9

The U.S. Department of State published its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. This report serves as a cornerstone in the global battle against #HumanTrafficking, holding governments accountable for their policies, offering crucial data to stakeholders, and shedding light on significant trends and challenges. ➡️ This year’s report highlights the importance of worker empowerment to prevent forced labor. ➡️ The effects of climate change and extreme heat are driving the need for employers to create the conditions for climate-conscious work environments. ➡️ Humanity United welcomes the State Department’s continued emphasis on prioritizing the needs and voices of survivors and those with lived experience in this year’s report. ➡️ By calling attention to the scale of the issue within each country, the report provides a critical dataset for understanding and should spur action. Explore our statement for an in-depth analysis of the report's key insights: https://lnkd.in/ehmeHSHS

We stand with organizations like Amnesty International USA to call on President Biden to take action in Sudan. “Currently, El Fasher city in North Darfur is surrounded by the RSF and allied militias. Amnesty International has received reports of the burning of villages in North Darfur, escalating air strikes, shelling of residential areas including the Abu Shouk IDP camp, and blocking of aid deliveries by both parties to the conflict.” https://lnkd.in/dBB2smT8

"The power imbalances...between all these actors [are] creating those trust issues and the lack of inclusion" Last month, one of our #PeaceStartsHere co-creators attended SIPRI 's #sthlmforum. Le Sen discusses the challenges of a divided world and how these issues affect the pursuit of peace and development. Le goes on to share what actions she believes are needed to bridge these divides and build sustainable peace. 🎥 https://lnkd.in/guA2UyTk Learn more about #PeaceStartsHere 👉 https://lnkd.in/dyi_cviq

The humanitarian crisis continues to grow and we are proud to stand with organizations like Refugees International to call on President Biden to take action in Sudan. We are on the verge of more grave violations in El Fasher as ethnic based targeted killing in Darfur continues. Action must be taken to end the violence and protect civilians across the country. https://lnkd.in/eWFjQ55t

With attacks mounting across multiple fronts against the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion work, it's more important now than ever to support this work. As Gary LaMarche writes in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, "funders should instead strengthen their commitments in this moment of increased need — and they should do so loudly, boldly, and fearlessly. If those with money and privilege shirk from a few attacks, who will be left to fight on behalf of the most vulnerable?" https://lnkd.in/gjFQSY9n