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Mindbridge is the nation’s leading nonprofit using brain and behavioral science to empower human rights defenders. To change hearts and minds, we must first learn how to access them. https://linktr.ee/mindbridgecenter

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · Nov 18

Mindbridge is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the impact of local, national, and international human rights efforts. Psychology and neuroscience are at the heart of our holistic approach to societal change.

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 7h

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I am a Human Rights Defender — Mindbridge

A human rights defender is someone who takes action—big or small—to protect and promote the dignity, equality, and freedom of others. Whether by advocating for minoritized groups such as racial…

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 7h

Each month Mindbridge aims to celebrate a Human Rights Defender working to support human rights throughout their community.

As Equality Florida’s Senior Political Director, Joe leads the policy programs for the country’s largest state-based LGBTQ rights organization.

#IAmAHumanRightsDefender

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 2d

Another month has come and gone, and we have exciting updates at Mindbridge!

🔗 Read more from this month’s newsletter: www.mindbridgecenter.org/newsletter

Newsletter — Mindbridge

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 3d

Homelessness is not just about bricks and mortar. It’s about the dignity of work, the security of shelter, and the health of our communities.

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 6d

Poverty is a human rights crisis in which individuals or groups lack the resources and means to meet a minimum standard of living. October 17th observes the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty — a call to action that reminds us poverty is not inevitable.

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Investing in Women and Eradicating Poverty - Women’s Media Center

On October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty presents a call to action to end poverty and uproot the systems that create it.

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 6d

Join us to gain science-based methods and tools for co-creating a world where our actions honor our common human rights and dignity.

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 7d

Did someone say new Psychology Today article? 👀 ✍️

Read more about the causes of the housing shortage and addressing stigma from a psychological and humanity-centered lens!
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How Psychology Can Help Build Housing Justice

Psychology reveals how housing insecurity harms minds and communities, and how empathy, storytelling, and collaboration can help build housing justice.

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 10d

🎙️ New MindBridge Podcast Episode!

This week we’re talking about housing insecurity and homelessness with Dr. Darrin Hodgetts and Drey Aradanas. Both remind us that safe housing is a human right, which is protected under Article 25 of the UDHR.

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#WhereScienceMeetsHumanRights

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 10d

On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and resilience of Indigenous communities, including the Wabanaki nation here in Maine which includes the Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy tribes.

#IndigenousRightsAreHumanRights

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 12d

Nonprofits must be free to pursue their missions without fear of political retribution. Democracy is under threat when the government weaponizes its power to silence dissent and undermine our constitutional rights. This also violates our universal human rights of freedom of association and speech

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 13d

#WorldMentalHealthDay is celebrated on October 10th by the World Health Organization.

As a human rights organization focused on the direct application of psychology and neuroscience, we at Mindbridge recognize the importance of mental health on personal and societal wellbeing.

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 17d

Reproductive justice goes beyond abortion rights. It means the right to have or not have children, and to raise children in a safe environment. It also includes the various societal and systematic challenges impacting people’s reproductive health and bodily autonomy.

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 19d

There's still time to register for our no-cost community circles, designed for individuals in Maine who wish to learn more about and explore their experiences with racial trauma!

🔗 www.mindbridgecenter.org/community-ci...

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 20d

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

Tameshia Sexton (aka Mesh Monroe) is a dynamic leader and community advocate dedicated to empowering children, families and communities.

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 21d

#InternationalDayofNonViolence recognizes the birthday of Indian civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi and his contributions to peaceful means of resistance.

In spite of all the violence facing our world today, let’s remember the importance of pursuing justice and freedom through non-violent means.

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 23d

The Mindbridge Institute is excited to offer a new public course next month - an hour-long session designed to build on insights from past offerings and speak directly to the urgent conversations happening in our communities and across the country.

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Fall 2025 Public Course | Mindbridge Institute – Behavioral Science + Human Rights — Mindbridge

Join Mindbridge Institute’s fall public course, a one-hour session on a pay-what-you-can basis. Building on past insights, this program applies behavioral science to today’s urgent human rights…

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 24d

🎙️ New MindBridge Podcast Episode!

This week we’re talking about Reproductive Justice with policy expert Laura Hernández and psychological researcher Dr. Patrick Grzanka. Tune in now!

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#WhereScienceMeetsHumanRights #MindbridgePodcast

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 26d

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

Mindy Spitzer has been an activist in the women's and lesbian movements since the age of 17 - she is now 71.

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#IAmAHumanRightsDefender

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 27d

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 The Science of Racism by Keon West, a recent guest on our podcast!

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 28d

Check out a recent article in Restless Communications featuring Mindbridge’s founder, Laura Ligouri! There, she highlights the ways in which neuropsychological science can guide how we address misinformation.

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · 29d

Did someone say new @PsychologyToday article launch? 👀 ✍️

Psychology, Art, and Activism

Learn what artivism is and how it can be used in psychological practice and research to promote justice and healing.

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · Sep 23

September has been a busy month for our team! Between the launching of our podcast and new program initiatives, you don’t want to miss out on what our team is working on!

🔗 Read more from this month’s newsletter: www.mindbridgecenter.org/newsletter

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · Sep 21

Peace is not just the absence of war, it’s the presence of justice, safety, and dignity for all.

On this International Day of Peace, we reflect on the ongoing struggles for peace in a world still marked by conflict, oppression, and rising hate.

#InternationalDayOfPeace

Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · Sep 19

This right, which protects the freedom to express opinions without government interference, is not just about what we say, but also our right to seek, receive, and share information across all forms of media.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights | United Nations

A milestone document in the history of human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. It has been translated...

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Mindbridge @mindbridgecenter.bsky.social · Sep 19

📣 Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right, enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).