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Nominations Close for the 2025 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
Nominations Close for the 2025 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Unprecedented global response yields 868 submissions from 85 countries and territories
Aurora’s Humanitarian Events in Los Angeles Inspire Connected Action for Humanitarian Aid and Human Dignity

Aurora’s Humanitarian Events in Los Angeles Inspire Connected Action for Humanitarian Aid and Human Dignity

More than 30 countries represented as the 2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum and Humanitarian Summit convene changemakers and grassroots humanitarians in Los Angeles

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Aurora Joins April 24 Commemoration Events in Yerevan

Aurora Joins April 24 Commemoration Events in Yerevan

Marking the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the day of remembrance paid tribute to the victims, celebrated resilience, and spotlighted Aurora Mardiganian’s enduring legacy

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2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum to be held in Los Angeles on May 7

2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum to be held in Los Angeles on May 7

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA Law unveil program and panelists for “At the Crossroads: Driving Integrated Action for a Resilient Future”

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Co-Chairs Announced for Aurora’s 10th Anniversary Events

Co-Chairs Announced for Aurora’s 10th Anniversary Events

Noubar Afeyan, Eric Esrailian, Alice Greenwald, and Dame Louise Richardson to Steer Landmark Celebrations

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2024–2025 Young Aurora Finalists Announced

2024–2025 Young Aurora Finalists Announced

Teams from UWC Adriatic, UWC Dilijan, and UWC Mahindra College to Compete for Grant Funding

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2024 Aurora Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege Uplifts Grassroots Humanitarians

2024 Aurora Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege Uplifts Grassroots Humanitarians

Dr. Mukwege to Direct Support to Humanitarians and Organizations on the Ground through the Aurora Prize Participatory Grants

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Colin Thomas-Jensen Joins Aurora as Director of Communications, Advocacy, and Impact

Colin Thomas-Jensen Joins Aurora as Director of Communications, Advocacy, and Impact

Former Senior USAID official to advance the organization’s global humanitarian outreach

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Armine Afeyan Appointed CEO of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative

Armine Afeyan Appointed CEO of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative

Armine Afeyan succeeds Arman Jilavian, who has provided exemplary leadership during the organization’s first decade

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2024–2025 Young Aurora Now Open for Submissions

2024–2025 Young Aurora Now Open for Submissions

This annual call for innovative humanitarian solutions from students is presented by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative in partnership with the United World Colleges and with the participation of Teach for All and the African Leadership Academy

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Memorial to Aurora Mardiganian and the Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide Unveiled in Yerevan

Memorial to Aurora Mardiganian and the Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide Unveiled in Yerevan

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative honored the woman who inspired its Co-Founders

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Dr. Eric Esrailian Guides Aurora as Co-Founder in Its Next Chapter

Dr. Eric Esrailian Guides Aurora as Co-Founder in Its Next Chapter

Renowned physician, entrepreneur and human rights advocate to help steward the Initiative in an important new phase

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Aurora Humanitarian Initiative to Participate in the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative to Participate in the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City

A delegation of Aurora Humanitarians, Board Members, Selection Committee, and Leaders will contribute to conversations shaping the future of our world

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