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Monday May 09, 2011
As part of the presentation to the four young Egyptians who we were privileged to have with us in the audience to accept the award, we prepared this video. As you can see, it was really made in the region by the dynamic people of Tunisia, Egypt and beyond who inspired us all. Read More »
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Wednesday April 20, 2011
I wanted to draw your attention to the work of the National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA). Today NAAMA sent out a press release announcing their efforts to provide "urgently needed" medical supplies throughout the Arab World. The release cites the abysmal state of emergency medical care in Arab countries and highlights the organization's commitment to provide supplies where they are needed. NAAMA's future goal is to "have funds available not only for the ongoing tragedy in Libya but to have contingency plans for emergency medical relief wherever the need may suddenly arise in other parts of the Arab world." Read More »
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Tuesday April 19, 2011
In a twist that could be described as humorous were it not associated with an ongoing tragedy, the interior ministry followed the lifting of the emergency law with imposing a new comprehensive ban on political gatherings... Read More »
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Monday April 18, 2011
Over the weekend, the Center for American Progress (CAP) hosted an event entitled, “What do the Popular Uprisings in the Middle East Mean for the Future of Political Islam?” The keynote speaker for the event was renowned Oxford scholar of Islamic Studies Tariq Ramadan, who delivered his remarks before the discussion was turned over to a panel. Read More »
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Thursday April 14, 2011
"As an Arab American woman I am proud of the recent changes in the Middle East and the opportunity women there have to participate in the newly accessible civic forum. Vital Voices has worked for years to support women in these environments, through local communities and women's networks, to improve the lives and futures of women both inside and outside the Arab World. To honor their commitment at this time in history not only makes me proud of what they've done, but hopeful for the work they will continue to do in the region." - AAI Executive Director, Maya Berry. Read More »
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Wednesday April 13, 2011
As I had noted at the time, the fall of Mubarak had been beyond plausible imagination for most people in the region, and has commenced a new era of popular empowerment in which young people throughout the region feel capable and committed to playing a meaningful role in shaping their political future. From the ruling standpoint, the fall of Mubarak heightened the sense of vulnerability for all authoritarian regimes that were subsequently compelled to offer far-reaching economic, social, and political perks to placate their discontent masses. The sense that political realities were unalterable was been completely shattered for both the governments of the region and its people. Read More »
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Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013
