A Call to Action:

Upholding Human Dignity in a Changing World

His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal

"In an era of rapid technological, social, and geopolitical change, the fundamental principle of human dignity has never been more vital."

"As the world confronts new challenges, from widening inequality to the erosion of democratic norms, compromised implementation of international law, the inherent worth and rights of every individual must remain at the forefront." (Modern Diplomacy, February 11, 2025).

HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan is a pluralist and staunch campaigner for the rights of all to live in peace and dignity. HRH has established the Arab Thought Forum, the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies, the Higher Council for Science and Technology, The Royal Scientific Society, the West Asia North Africa Institute (WANA), and the Regional Security Centre in Jordan. Please read more...

New Article:

Globalization as We Know It Is Dead:

What Next?     

By Kamran Mofid

Kamran Mofid's recent article calls for urgent change: "Economics once again must find its heart, soul, and spirit. Moreover, it should also reconnect itself with its original source, rooted in ethics and morality."

"Today’s huge controversy which surrounds much of the economic activity and the business world is because they do not adequately and appropriately address the needs of the global collective and the powerless, marginalized, and excluded. This, surely, in the interest of all, has to change...a revolution in values is needed, which demands that economics and business must embrace both material and spiritual values (Globalization for the Common Good Initiative, April 9, 2025). Please read more...

Respecting Human Dignity Through Law

David Yamada

David Yamada contributed to The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Symposium on Therapeutic Jurisprudence, hosted by the editors of the UIC Law Review. He shared his new law review article, "Designing Trauma-Informed Legislation: Drafting the Workplace Bullying Accountability Act."

The symposium offered the opportunity to watch presentations by legal scholars contributing to a special issue of the journal. All articles are gathered in the published symposium issue of the journal, which may be freely accessed here.

Please read more on David's blog here...

Psychohistory, Dignity, and Non-Violent Communication

Article by Michael Britton

Michael Britton's article, "Psychohistory, Dignity and Non-Violent Communication," has just been published in the International Psychohistory Association Newsletter.

"This article explores the intersection of psychohistory’s dual heritage—historical investigation and psychological healing—through the lens of human dignity and non-violent communication."

Please join Michael Britton at the upcoming IPHA Conference "Imagining Brighter Futures for Our Divided World," May 23 – 25, 2025.

New Video:

Towards Dignity for All

Evelin Lindner

Please enjoy Evelin Lindner's annual talk at the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo (UiO) in Norway on 2nd April 2025. The title was "Towards Dignity for All: Courageously Connecting as Leaders, Helpers, and Healers."

Kindly also see an expanded version of this talk created on 5th April 2025.

The Humiliation Is the Point

Essay by Alex Hobson

This essay by Alex Hobson discusses the contentious meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where Zelenskyy’s attire was criticized and deemed insufficient for meeting with the current U.S. president (New Lines Magazine, March 7, 2025).

The encounter reflects a broader strategy of humiliation in international politics. An approach, termed “humiliation entrepreneurship” (a term coined by Evelin Lindner), involves leveraging victimhood narratives to justify dominance. As affirmed by more than two decades of study by the HumanDHS community, the use of humiliation as a political tool highlights an escalation in how power is exercised globally. Please read more...

Alex Hobson teaches history at Mississippi State University.

Poetry for Peace Practitioners

From Kim Stafford

In the HumanDHS community, our collaborative endeavors are frequently characterized as a “labor of love.”

A poignant reflection of this spirit can be found in the work of writer and poet Kim Stafford, who encapsulates our dedication to fostering mutually dignifying connections while “serving a worthy cause.” Our community strives to embody an economy of love and dignity that deepens and enriches our collective efforts.

Most recently, Allison deFreese and Kim Stafford published a book with a vital message for the world, "A Proclamation for Peace." Working in collaboration with the Oregon Society of Translators and Interpreters, the book provides links to recorded audio and printed translations of this message in 50 different languages. Please read more here...

We are deeply grateful to Kim Stafford for donating copies of this book to our HumanDHS friends at the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies in Jordan, the UN Mandated University of Peace in Costa Rica, and the International Institute on Peace Education by way of its Education Director Janet Gerson.

Kim Stafford is Emeritus Professor at Lewis and Clark College in Oregon. He writes, teaches, and travels to raise the human spirit through poetry.

On January 29th, we celebrated a remarkable milestone as Founding President Evelin Lindner was honored by the esteemed Chancellor of Renaissance University, Swapnil Kothari, with the Outstanding Contributions to Education and Community Development Award in Indore, India.

This recognition is not just a testament to Evelin's unwavering commitment to fostering dignity in education and community development, but also a reflection of the collective efforts of all those involved with HumanDHS!