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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We're looking forward to #WINGSForum2026 in Montreal! Humanity United is proud to support conversations, peer philanthropy and the future of giving. wingsforum.org
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Next week in Washington DC, a panel on Colombia's transitional justice model will explore how the Truth Commission gathered 2,000+ testimonies from citizens in exile across 24 countries & what that process offers future peace processes. HU's Leslie Wingender is on the panel bit.ly/4hHCYfi
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
As we mark #InternationalDayOfPeace, we're revisiting this guest blog by Elizabeth Murray, Prof. Nora Groce, and Prof. Maria Kett, which explores what progress has been made and what still needs to change on disability inclusion in peace and security. bit.ly/4uSRa8K
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our 2026 Summer Reading List is here. 📚 Staff shared the books that resonated with them this season — exploring hope, identity, conflict, global labor, grief, and community. humanityunited.org/perspectives...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Humanity United is beginning a new organizational strategy process to help meet this moment of rising global division. Read more bit.ly/3SSxrcj
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Peace in the DRC is being built by women on the frontlines of dialogue and healing. Their leadership matters and deserves long‑term support. www.c-r.org/our-work-in-...
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Still, we rise: Supporting women peacebuilders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Conciliation Resources
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), women peacebuilders are navigating acute insecurity, risks to their safety, shrinking civic space and limited access to formal peace processes, even as t...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Change endures when people do. This piece from Collective Change Lab captures how healing, relationship, and everyday practice make systems transformation real and durable. Read more: collectivechangelab.substack.com/p/what-makes...
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What Makes Change Endure? Practice-Based Lessons in Systemic Healing
by Lian Zeitz
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
@freedomfund.bsky.social July Slavery Research Bulletin offers powerful insights into the realities of forced labour and the communities most affected. Evidence like this helps strengthen collective action. www.freedomfund.org/news/slavery...
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Slavery Research Bulletin | Freedom Fund
A monthly bulletin presenting new and compelling research from the global anti-slavery movement.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
MacArthur’s new Peace Program is a bold, systemic investment in peacebuilding. It backs leaders and ideas building democratic resilience. www.macfound.org/press/perspe...
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Reimagining Peace: Introducing a Peace Program
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The @eval-innovation.bsky.social and The Culture & Community Power Fund have created a new resource to align philanthropic practice with the ways communities are already building power through culture. evaluationinnovation.org/publication/...
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Action Resource: This is How We Build Power
A resource for funders, community organizers, and all those interested in creating new philanthropic models that support true community self-determination.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
A new policy brief by @mamacashfund.bsky.social explores how climate finance – particularly finance for locally-led adaptation (LLA) – can reach local communities and organizations more effectively. www.mamacash.org/resources/po...
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Policy brief: Shifting climate adaptation finance to local communities through effective intermediaries - Mama Cash
Shifting climate adaptation finance to local communities through effective intermediaries
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The @thefishingdaily.bsky.social shares Humanity United’s and @freedomfund.bsky.social’s findings from our report. Our study shows real progress within the seafood and fishing industry in Thailand, but forced labor remains highest aboard fishing vessels. thefishingdaily.com/internationa...
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Report Finds Thai Seafood Reforms Cut Forced Labour - International Fishing News - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News
A new report finds labour conditions in Thailand's seafood industry have improved significantly, but warns reforms remain fragile.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The harsh reality of the FIFA World Cup is the development and construction of this tournament has been built on unfair working conditions and forced labor. Read more and download @equidem.bsky.social report on the recurring areas of concern today. equidem.org/reports/play...
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Playing with Lives: Heat Risk, Labour Rights and Accountability at the FIFA World Cup 2026 – Equidem
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Most workers in Thailand’s seafood processing facilities were earning at least the minimum wage by 2024, per new reporting from Undercurrent News. Progress is real — but recruitment debt, subcontracting, and weak enforcement still leave workers vulnerable... www.undercurrentnews.com/2026/07/08/r...
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Report: Thai seafood industry still needs structural reforms despite labor improvements - Undercurrent News
Most processing facility workers in Thailand were earning at least the minimum wage by 2024, study finds
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
As the first cohort of the @htlegalcenter.bsky.social’s Harriet Tubman Fellowship comes to the end of their fellowship, HU spoke with three outgoing fellows to reflect on their time in the program and advice to the new class.
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Investing in Labor Trafficking Survivors Sparks Growth: Reflecting on the Harriet Tubman Fellowship's Inaugural Cohort
Humanity United spoke with three fellows from The Human Trafficking Legal Center's inaugural Harriet Tubman Fellowship as they reflected on their experience and shared advice for the next cohort.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Across three days in June, the first Migrant Workers Festival brought together nearly 100 migrant workers, survivor leaders, community organizers, artists, journalists, funders, practitioners, and allies from across Africa and Asia. Read our blog: humanityunited.org/perspectives...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We’ve just dropped our newsletter featuring the latest news and updates about HU and our partners. Read our newsletter: mailchi.mp/humanityunit... Or sign up to receive our next edition in your inbox: mailchi.mp/humanityunit...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Elizabeth Murray, Professor Nora Groce, and Professor Maria Kett, from the International Disability Research Centre at University College London (@ucl.ac.uk), share their perspective on the current state of disability rights in security and peace agendas in their guest blog: bit.ly/4uSRa8K
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
A new practical toolkit published by OECD DAC aims to help donors move faster to shift power and resources to local, community-led solutions. bit.ly/3SQOQl7
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Practical Guidelines for Supporting Locally Led Development
Locally led development (LLD) has gained prominence as an approach to re-imagining how development co-operation is conceived, delivered and assessed. Over time, ambitions by the members of the Develop...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Change, grounded in these seven conditions, flowed over time, and while some issues of forced labor remain, ongoing collaboration and capacity among in-country civil society, workers, and international civil society can influence systemic change. For further insights, check out our blog.
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10 Year Retrospective: Addressing Forced Labor & Human Trafficking In The Thai Seafood and Fishing Industries
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
4) INGOs and Thai CSOs had the capacity to support and demand change 5) Cross-sector collaboration was the norm 6) Export businesses saw major reform, yet market competition & power imbalances weakened long-term change 7) Key historical, cultural, and political dynamics in Thailand remained constant
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The analysis identified a set of conditions that were foundational for change 1) Public & common understanding of the systemic nature of the problem 2) Stakeholders across sectors generally agreed on a shared solution 3) Sectors and stakeholders held self-interested, distinct, and stable motivations
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
A recent retrospective report by PolicySolve, commissioned by Humanity United and the Freedom Fund, makes sense of the complex story of how, why, and under what conditions systems level changes emerged.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Under pressure from widespread demands for reform, between 2014 to 2024, this industry underwent measurable legal and regulatory transformation to reshape one of the world’s most complex global supply chains.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Thailand is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of seafood, but in the early 2010s, investigations revealed widespread human trafficking and forced labor in both the fishing and seafood processing sectors.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
HU partners Free The Slaves report recent policy and human rights engagements brought together government, civil society, and survivor voices to strengthen legal frameworks, improve protection systems in Kenya.
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Advancing Kenya’s Response to Human Trafficking and Human Rights Protection - Free the Slaves
As human trafficking evolves, national responses must adapt to new risks, from technology-facilitated exploitation to complex migration pathways. In Kenya, recent policy and human rights engagements b...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
In the LA Times, Emily Risko, HU’s Associate Program Manager for Forced Labor and Human Trafficking, argues that forced labor policy should protect workers, not serve as a pretext for broad tariffs. If ending forced labor is the goal, policy must be designed accordingly.
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Letters to the Editor: Forced labor has no place in U.S. markets, but tariffs aren’t the solution
'Lasting change requires interventions that enable workers to exercise their rights and challenge exploitation,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Issue 04 of Peace Prospects, Collective Power, Collective Peace, examines how collective action helps shape more peaceful and just futures. In “Funding Courage,” HU's Bryan Sims writes about why philanthropy must keep backing social movements: peaceprospects.org/funding-courage
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Funding Courage: Philanthropy, Social Movements, and the Fight for Democracy – Peace Prospects
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
A new global report reveals the growing scale and impact of online violence targeting women journalists and media workers, including rising levels of self-censorship, psychological harm and AI-enabled abuse.
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New global report reveals growing impact of online violence on women
A new global report developed by researchers from the Information Integrity Initiative (III) for UN Women, in partnership with UNESCO and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), reveals the
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
HU’s Vijay Simhan joins leaders José García (Ford Foundation) and Havovi Wadia (The Freedom Fund) to explore why labor rights are central to both economic justice and democracy. Their message: philanthropy must listen to workers, support worker-led organizations, and invest in long-term change.
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Funding labour rights is non-negotiable - Alliance magazine
The world’s democratic and economic systems are failing workers everywhere Democracy is on the ballot in more places than the polling station. It’s being contested daily within the very structures of ...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Aramco is a headline sponsor of this summer's FIFA Men's World Cup. A new investigation from @fairsq.bsky.social finds migrant workers in its supply chain face extreme heat, dangerous driving hours, slum housing and little to no compensation after injury or death.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Congratulations to those nominated for the 2026 NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards. Among this year’s nominees are Humanity United partners @theguardian.com, @themarshallproject.org, @damaso.bsky.social from @nyamnews.bsky.social, and Dr. Xanthe Scharff from The Freedom Fund: bit.ly/4uY0ysJ
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will have an estimated 50,000 FIFA accredited journalists and media workers. The Committee to Protect Journalists have compiled safety resources to help journalists minimize risks and protect themselves against potential threats. bit.ly/4u39ICE
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World Cup 2026 - Committee to Protect Journalists
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which spans events across Canada, Mexico and the United States, will have an estimated 50,000 FIFA accredited journalists and media workers alongside many other reporter...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
(2/2) We stand in solidarity to defend safe workplaces and the dignity of every worker.
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No ICE in the Cup
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
(1/2) Every worker has rights. Why does ICE need to be at the World Cup? At HU, we believe that the World Cup should be safe and secure for all, including workers who are more vulnerable to exploitation.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
What would it look like if development was truly locally led? This vision is already within reach − but only if we act together. We’ve signed Peace Direct’s invitation to action. Join and help shape the future of development today: bit.ly/4u41fAd
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What happens when the communities most in need of support are the hardest for philanthropy to reach? Read the full article, co-written by Bryan Sims, Director of Peacebuilding and Partnerships at Humanity United.
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What philanthropy can learn from Cuba - Alliance magazine
Civil society in Cuba has operated under a highly restrictive legal and political framework for decades. As civic space contracts around the world, what can philanthropy learn from how support has wor...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This piece from @ssir.org challenges funders to rethink how they approach risk, embrace flexibility, and act with courage to support those on the front lines. bit.ly/3R4fq9D
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Funding the Invisible (SSIR)
How nonprofits in countries with conflict and closing civil spaces are doubly penalized in the funding world, and 10 ways funders can better serve them.
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SOMO - Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations @somoamsterdam.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Groundbreaking lawsuit against Levi Strauss NL B.V. and Levi Strauss & Co EU BV 💼 Levi’s presented itself as an ethical brand by claiming responsible production. The reality: Workers protesting at a Turkish factory faced violence & dismissal. www.somo.nl/levis-sued-o... @schonekleren.bsky.social
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
As conflict disrupts global oil supplies, fuel prices in the Philippines have surged, making it harder for fishermen to go out to sea, earn a living, and feed their families. Many are now catching less, earning less, and struggling to afford even basic meals.
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Iran war pushes Philippines fishing communities to the brink
Fuel prices have risen by almost 100%, forcing many families who can no longer turn a profit to borrow food or skip meals altogether.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🐟 ITF report: www.itfglobal.org/en/resources... 🐟Guardian article: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Labour Abuses In MSC-Certified Fisheries
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
⚠️ MSC-certified seafood may be produced with forced labor. Companies using MSC certification to buy seafood are enabling forced labor to continue entering seafood supply chains. They need to move beyond certification and address real labor risks in their supply chains.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
At a time when organizations face conflicting signals this report offers much-needed clarity. Rights CoLab’s new report charts a practical DEI Roadmap for businesses and investors navigating an increasingly polarized landscape. Read the full report: rightscolab.org/whats-the-ma...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
In collaboration with Nancy Lindborg and Peter Laugham, President and CEO of Humanity United Srik Gopal have published this latest piece exploring the role of philanthropy in efforts to shape a trusted development system.
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Philanthropy can't replace aid. But it can help build what's next
Opinion: The future of development will look different — here are four shifts where philanthropy can play a meaningful role.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Explore the Center for Evaluation Innovation full evaluation report to discover how philanthropy can shift its norms, embrace trust-based funding, and support a new paradigm for social change with culture at its core.
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Building Power That’s Enduring, Not Episodic: Learnings From the Culture & Community Power Fund - Center for Evaluation Innovation
How do marginalized communities build systemic power that is enduring rather than merely episodic? For many grassroots organizers, the answer is deeply rooted in culture.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Center for Civilians in Conflict urges the international community to take immediate action to de-escalate hostilities and to ensure that the protection of civilians remains central to all diplomatic and military efforts.
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CIVIC Calls for Urgent Protection of Civilians Amid Rising Casualties Across the Middle East
CIVIC expresses grave concern over the sharp escalation of hostilities across the Middle East, particularly in Iran and Lebanon, and the mounting toll on civilians.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Amnesty International reports governments in countries like Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Peru, Paraguay, and Venezuela are introducing or tightening “anti-NGO laws” that make it much harder for independent organizations to operate.
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Americas: States intensify crackdown on civil society through “anti-NGO laws”
Anti-NGO laws endanger human rights defenders and communities. Amnesty International warns of the closing of civic space.
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
(2/2) Submit your expression of interest to attend this limited capacity event.
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Reimagining Philanthropy in a Time of Uncertainty
April 21, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Cosy Club, 20 Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3EY At a moment when global crises are exposing the limits of traditional funding models, this invite-only convening will bring...
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
(1/2) Join a curated group of philanthropic leaders, social innovators, and practitioners to explore how we can advance more equitable, trust-based, and locally led approaches to funding. 🗓️ Tuesday, April 21 🕰️ 8:00–9:15 AM 📍 Cosy Club, 20 Cornmarket St, Oxford, OX1 3EY
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Humanity United @humanityunitedorg.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Environmental Justice Foundation have released a new toolkit providing technical guidance for practitioners working alongside small-scale fishing communities.
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A Global Toolkit for Participatory Fisheries Governance
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