The Global Context and Human Imperative of Peace in the Middle East. Hanan Ashrawi. Fall 2005
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A compelling and influential voice in the contemporary theatre of Middle Eastern Politics delivered a Chancellor Dunning Trust Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 pm in Grant Hall. Hanan Ashrawi, founder and secretary general of the Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy (MIFTAH) speaks on The Global Context and Human Imperative of Peace in the Middle East. A tireless campaigner for human rights, she has distinguished herself in both the academic and political arenas. Her academic expertise has played a vital role in the development and recognition of Palestinian culture, while her longstanding political activism on behalf of the Palestinian people has contributed greatly to the establishment of an independent and self-governing Palestine.
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