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Human Rights Stories That Deserve to Be Heard.

Global Stories Told From an Individual Perspective

The Hidden Superpower of Kindness

In a world flooded with indifference and cruelty, kindness stands out as a remarkable superpower just waiting to be unleashed. Imagine this: what if every act of kindness could spark real change? Every intentional gesture, whether it’s a warm smile or a thoughtful deed, can break through the shadows of neglect and brighten the lives of those who need it most. These small but powerful moments of compassion not only lift others’ spirits but also elevate our own hearts.

Guantanamo’s Injustice Grinds On

Exactly ten years ago, I spent a week at the notorious Guantanamo Bay for Human Rights First, observing court hearings for five men accused in connection with the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

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Stories are how we’ve always made sense of the world. They’ve carried our truths, shaped our cultures, and connected us across distance and difference. At Humanitas Media, we believe that stories still hold that power—especially when they center the people and experiences too often left out.
 
We tell individual stories because they create understanding where there was once distance. They bring human rights into focus by putting a face—and a voice—to issues that might otherwise feel abstract. In a world overwhelmed by noise, they offer clarity. In the face of despair, they offer hope.
 
These are not just stories. They are bridges. They help us feel more, care more, and imagine something better—together.
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Allen Peacock

Allen Peacock worked for a quarter century as one of the leading editors in American book publishing. Books he acquired and published won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the PEN/Faulkner Award, among others. He worked with writers as diverse and renowned as Salman Rushdie, Robert Coover, Robert Olen Butler, Ann Beattie and MacArthur Award winners Joanna Scott and William Gaddis. He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English & American Literature.