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Every month, a member of the Mindbridge team highlights a piece of media (book, podcast, movie, etc) that connects to our central mission and values. 📖☕️📚

This month’s recommendation is Feminism is for Everybody: Passionate Politics by bell hooks.

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🎙️ New MindBridge Podcast Episode!

This week, we are joined by Dr. Taewon Kim and Tiffany Rogers to discuss fair labor practices, “decent work”, and why a living wage is a human right!
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March marks the beginning of Women’s History Month in the United States. Since 1987, this month aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions women have made toward progress for human rights in the US, and around the world.

Understanding and Preventing Image-Based Sexual Abuse Image-based sexual abuse isn’t “online drama”—it’s sexual violence. Learn insights and action steps to shift norms, protect survivors, and prevent harm.

Today, digital life is real life. So when intimate images are created or shared without consent, the harm is embodied, multifaceted, and often enduring.

Learn more about the psychology behind why IBSA spreads and what actually helps to prevent it:

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We live in a time where the rise of generative AI has made the creation of deepfakes, sexual or otherwise, accessible by anyone with an internet connection and the desire to possess altered images.

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February 20th marks the World Day of Social Justice, emphasizing our need to address issues like poverty, inequality, and discrimination. Achieving justice for all requires inclusive economic growth, equal access to opportunities, and the promotion and advocacy of human rights.

Every month Mindbridge aims to celebrate a Human Rights Defender working to support #humanrights throughout their communities.

Daniel is an attorney who works to advance legal protections for victims of online harassment and digital exploitation.

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The Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence will be hosting a FREE webinar on Thursday, February 26, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM (EST).

We are pleased to announce that the guest speaker will be Dr. Helen Neville, who is a beloved member of the Mindbridge Board!

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🎙️ New MindBridge Podcast Episode!

This week, we are joined by Dr. Afroditi Pina and Emma Holten to discuss image-based sexual abuse, a form of gender based violence. Tune in now!
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On this International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, Mindbridge reaffirms its commitment to advancing our understanding of the factors behind extremist sentiment and its spread through our Countering Extremism Directive (CED).

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February 11th is dedicated to the #InternationalDayofWomeninScience

As a woman-founded and led organization, with a team of passionate women researchers, Mindbridge is proud to be the nation’s leading non-profit using brain and behavioral science to empower human rights defenders.

In 2026, it has been 36 years since the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and 20 years since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

When we advocate for disability rights, we fight for the betterment of all people.

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The Science of Belonging for People With IDD Systems weren’t built for neurodiversity. This post shows how psychology helps us shift from compliance to belonging for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Creating inclusive environments requires more than compliance or accommodation; it requires transformation.

Learn more by reading our newest article featured in Psychology Today

Every month, a member of the Mindbridge team will highlight a piece of media (book, podcast, movie, etc) that connects to our central mission and values. 📖☕️📚

This month’s recommendation is XOXY: A Memoir by Kimberly M. Zieselman, who was recently featured on episode 9 of the Mindbridge Podcast.

The Psychology of Showing Up When the Weight of Injustice Feels Overwhelming How Belonging, Care, and Collective Action Sustain Human Rights Work

This special issue of the Mindbridge Substack expands on our recent social media post addressing the pressing question many of us are asking - What Can I Do?

Now is always the time to stand up for human rights and challenge authoritarian oppression.

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February marks the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to honor and recognize the contributions and culture of Black people throughout American history

Now more than ever, it is vital to reflect on the ongoing struggles for equity and justice, while also highlighting achievement and resilience

Our Board of Directors is comprised of distinguished educators and advocates who are dedicated to our mission of “bridging.”

Each of our board members brings a unique perspective informed by their respective area of expertise 🩵 🧠

Now is always the time to stand up for human rights and challenge authoritarian oppression. We hope you join us in renewing commitment to these principles and continuing the work toward a better future for all.

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Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect | United Nations The Independent Inquiries into the actions of the United Nations during the tragedies of Rwanda (S/1999/1257) and the Balkans (A/54/549) in the 1990s demonstrated, in the worst possible way, that the…

The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust serves as a somber reminder of the catastrophic impact of genocide, underscoring the need for vigilance and prevention.

“Never again” must be more than a promise - it must be a call to action.

🎙️ New MindBridge Podcast Episode!

This week, we are joined by Caitlin Williams, Kate Long, and Siobhán Bogle to discuss developmental disability justice! Tune in now!
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Presently, we continue to find ourselves at yet another critical juncture in the fight for human rights and dignity.

What can we do when the challenges mount?

Want to understand the psychology of extremism and how to fight it? Sign up here! Ever wonder what pulls people toward extremist movements? Join us to learn about the psychology behind today’s populist and extremist movements and how we can use it instead to build connection.

NEXT WEEK, join Mindbridge and Red Wine and Blue to discuss the psychology behind today’s populist and extremist movements. When we understand what’s fueling radicalization, we’re better equipped to resist it and interrupt it.

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Every month, a member of the Mindbridge team will highlight a piece of media (book, podcast, movie, etc) that connects to our central mission and values. 📖☕️📚

This month’s recommendation is Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes

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Every month Mindbridge aims to celebrate a Human Rights Defender working to support their community.

Amy is a Suzuki violin teacher and peer counseling leader dedicated to making human liberation as accessible as possible.

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In our most recent Substack post, we’ll go over the research on how healthcare practices and public stereotypes have perpetuated stigma for intersex people, and why intersex voices are essential.

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This #MLK day, Mindbridge continues to affirm the importance of upholding and uplighting the human rights of all people regardless of their identity.

Let this day be a reminder of Martin Luther King Jr’s relentless legacy for progress, justice and upholding human rights.

The Psychology of Intersex Rights and Well-Being Why intersex well-being depends less on biology and more on stigma, autonomy, and connection, and what that means for families, clinicians, and policy.

Intersex justice is not only about changing medical protocols; it is about reshaping how society understands bodies, autonomy, and belonging.

Learn more by reading our newest article featured in Psychology Today!

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🎙️ New MindBridge Podcast Episode!

We’re back from our holiday break, and are excited to discuss intersex rights and wellness with Kimberly Zieselman and Dr. Peter Hegarty. Tune in now!
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Happy New Year! As we enter 2026, human rights are under siege across the globe. From war zones to courtrooms, from the streets to the digital sphere - oppression is growing, and silence is complicity.

💛 This year, we choose resistance.
💪 We choose solidarity.
📣 We choose action.