Human Library:
Unjudge Someone
The Human Library is a global non-profit found in over 80 countries, enabling members of the public to sit down with someone who has volunteered to be an ‘open book,’ for a candid 30 minute conversation. Each human book is someone who has experienced prejudice or societal stigma, with titles such as ‘REFUGEE,’ ‘MUSLIM,’ TRANSGENDER,’ ‘HOMELESS,’ etc.
We created what has become The Human Library’s defining global platform and tagline. An unforgettable idea that encapsulates and defines their mission succinctly and distinctly:
UNJUDGE SOMEONE.
Category: Strategy / Platform
This concept of “unjudging’ has since made its way around the globe. It has been written about in Forbes Magazine, covered by CNN and the BBC, featured in viral Upworthy clips, and tweeted about by celebs like Bella Hadid and Jamie Lee Curtis. It has spread through the halls of major corporations like Amazon and Paypal, as well as institutions such as the International Monetary Fund. Medical students at prestigious universities in the US and UK are being taught to ‘unjudge someone’ as part of their curriculum, and it continues to spread worldwide.
Integral to the strategy behind “Unjudge Someone” is the truth that we all judge others - it is an evolutionary trait wired into our brains. Rather than deny this, we accept it, and invite readers at the Human Library to take the next step; to spend time with others who they might not understand, ask questions, listen to their stories, and ultimately, see beyond those preconceptions and judgements.
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