Together Against Hate: A Statement of Unity
Joint Statement
“Political violence has no place in a democracy. So too, free speech—including protest—is a core democratic freedom.”
This joint statement affirms a shared commitment to nonviolence and to safeguarding freedom of expression—particularly on campuses and in civic spaces—while rejecting harassment and dehumanization. It calls on institutions to uphold constitutional rights and on communities to model principled disagreement.
Get Informed
Explore background materials, foundation statements on free expression, and resources on nonviolence and campus speech.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund — repost of the joint statement
- The Funders Network — statement repost & context
- Open Society Foundations — rights & justice resources
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation — public conversation on health & equity
- The Boston Foundation — civic leadership reports
- NPQ — Unite in Advance coalition background
About Unite in Advance
Unite in Advance is a philanthropy coalition highlighted by Nonprofit Quarterly for launching a solidarity campaign around democratic norms and civic safety. It convenes funders and networks to coordinate messaging and action on core principles such as nonviolence, freedom of expression, and inclusive civic life.
- Focus: Defending peaceful civic engagement; supporting open debate and principled disagreement.
- What they publish: Joint statements, calls to action, and cross-network guidance for funders.
- Collaborators: National and regional foundations, community funds, and philanthropy-serving organizations.
