HumanDHS Board Member Janet Gerson — who also works with the Global Campaign for Peace Education (GCPE) and its sister organization the International Institute on Peace Education (IIPE) — shared that the GCPE has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. Congratulations to Tony Jenkins and all of our GCPE friends who seek global disarmament and the abolition of war.

"One Who Dreams Is Called a Prophet is indispensable reading for every citizen of this world who wishes to work for a worthwhile future for our children. Sultan Somjee presents his profound insight into the peace-building traditions of Africa in a deeply touching narrative of dignity and humiliation. Reading this book is a life-changing experience." — Evelin Lindner, PhDs, MD. Please read more...

Dr. Azza Karam serves as the Secretary General of Religions for Peace, the world’s largest multireligious leadership platform. In this conversation, Karam joins Berkeley Center Senior Fellow José Casanova to discuss the evolution of the role of major religious bodies and multinational faith-based organizations on the world stage and at the United Nations.

Zuzana Lučkay Mihalčinová's chapter on dignity and identity in Europe appears in a new book, The Unwanted Europeanness? The chapter explores timely concepts, including meritocracy and symbiocracy; spatial and temporal migration; monoculturalism and transculturalism; and much more.

Fr. Jean d’Amour created a powerful video telling the story of Félicité Niyitegeka, a Rwandan heroine. Refusing to abandon the Tutsi she protected, Félicité chose to die alongside them. Her life demonstrates her belief that all people have value and dignity.

Candice Mama's father fought against racial injustice in South Africa and was killed by an apartheid assassin. She sat down with Erica Cobb in this video and tells about the day she met her dad's killer — and how she hugged him! To learn more about Candice's journey, please visit her website.

Chipamong Chowdhury, Nomad Eco-Monk and HumanDHS Board Director, creates videos that blend inspirational images of nature with messages of healing and compassion. This visual meditation is an example of the healing and emotionally replenishing viewing available on his YouTube Channel.

In his new book, Michael L. Perlin examines the long-standing but ever-dynamic relationship between law and mental health. He discusses how the law, primarily in the United States but also in other countries, treats mental health. Please read more...

This conversation with Donna Hicks, HumanDHS Global Advisory Board member, is part of Global Dignity's reset initiative, celebrating a new vision for a world where the dignity of every person is recognized, valued, and honored. Dr. Hicks is the author of Dignity and Leading with Dignity.

Tijana Milosevic and Anne Collier propose “a different approach to addressing cyberbullying, one based on human dignity — and thus each child’s dignity – which we think has paradigm-shifting potential.” You are invited to read their article online through the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre at Dublin City University.

In their new book, Erin Daly and James May explore how dignity law recognizes the equal worth of every member of the human family, regardless of gender, race, social or political status, talents, merit, or any other differentiator. This casebook provides an introduction to this emergent and dynamic approach to the practice of law. Please read more...

Congratulations to Mara Alagic for five years of leadership as the editor of the Journal of Mathematics and the Arts (JMA). The inspiration for her efforts originates in her diverse experiences, including her mother's lessons in traditional, ethnic crafts, and arts; her scholarly work in mathematics; her appreciation of other cultures; and her work and passion for human dignity, diversity, and intercultural communication. Please read more...

International Poet Ashok Chakravarthy Tholana shares his poem marking the UN's 2020 International Day of Peace. His message supports this year's theme: "Shaping Peace Together" and recognizes the battle against the COVID-19 virus.

Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler describes a leadership lesson gleaned from the days leading up to the U.S. presidential inauguration and offers ways organizational leaders can implement this lesson. Her article appeared in Psychology Today. Jen also discusses humiliation and relationships in an interview for the podcast Negotiate Anything.

James R. May, Distinguished Professor of Law, shares that the New York Assembly voted to amend that state's constitution with these 15 words: "Each person shall have a right to clean air and water and a healthful environment."

The provision, now twice-approved by both the NY Senate and Assembly, proceeds to public referendum on Nov. 2, 2021. Please read more...

Ardian and Andis Adzanela share this collection of compelling images of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a visual history of struggle, resilience, and beauty (photo collection by Andis Adzanela; music by Ardian Adzanela — an adaptation of a traditional Bosnian song "S'one strane Plive"; and sound engineering: Zlatko Poljo).

Kathy Beckwith recently released a paperback edition of Playing War: A Story About Changing the Game, a book for children (and us all), illustrated by Lea Lyon. It reflects on the power that each of us possesses to make a difference through small acts of understanding and friendship. Please read more...

Leland Beaumont shares in his blog post, "Out of the ashes of the post-truth era, intellectual honesty has emerged as a primary value. We came to understand that shared knowledge is a public good. Determined to value reliable and accurate information as much as we value free speech we recognized that each of us has a duty to know how we know."

We love sharing news that grows out of the global efforts of our HumanDHS community! If you would like to share your dignity news — positive progress, courageous action, promising practices, and alike — you are warmly invited to send it to our attention: humandhs@humiliationstudies.org.

Michael Britton opened our workshop with his message of courage and perseverance, expressing profound empathy for all who are suffering around the globe. He reminded us to keep looking beyond the immediate pain to possibilities for a more dignifying future.

We were deeply touched by all who created "Messages to the World" — powerful words of wisdom focused on how we can cultivate conditions that provide for the equal dignity of all people and the planet.

We particularly wish to express our deep gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal who offered a brilliant message recorded in Amman, Jordan. Please view more messages on our workshop webpage.

In the midst of global crises and deadly social divisions, how do we move humanity toward mutually beneficial solidarity?

Founding President Evelin Lindner described how we are living in a historical moment of unparalleled crises, yet also in times of unparalleled opportunity.

We were overjoyed to celebrate the lifework of Peter Coleman, the director of MD-ICCCR, by presenting him with the HumanDHS 2020 Lifetime Commitment Award. Dr. Coleman is a renowned expert on constructive conflict resolution and sustainable peace. His work has been a foundational inspiration for all of our global efforts for nearly two decades.

Inspired by the important conversations that took place throughout the workshop, we have continued sharing ideas in an ongoing WhatsApp group!

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