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Conversations about the Middle East: How Women Can Be Vital Agents of Peace & Change
Join the Western New York Peace Center for a special panel discussion episode of Talking Peace Radio, featuring:
- Dr. Anita C. Butera, Assistant Professor, Canisius College;
- Dr. Zaher Wahab, Professor Emeritus, Lewis & Clark College;
- Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa, Clinical Associate Professor and Research Coordinator, Jacksonville University
With host Vicki Ross, moderator Sameria Mbili, plus a live Q&A!
Organized by Peace Action NYS-Canisius College Chapter and the Immigrant & Refugee Justice (IRJ) Task Force of the WNY Peace Center.
Simply tune in on Facebook Live – OR – if you would like to join the Q&A, register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeuoqjwvGNwGJcPc1DEYMOHqBVc4SSnq. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Talking Peace taping: Afghan Crisis Intensifies
Hour 2 of this week’s Talking Peace taping features Mohammad, an Afghan refugee recently arrived in WNY; Sameria Mbili, Student Organizer, Peace Action Canisius College; Sarah Kirschner, WNYPC Intern from Fordham MSW program; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator.
Discussion:
- Afghanistan’s economic shutdown (money supply frozen by US in NYC)
- famine worsening; children starving, for sale – PBS newshour
- local efforts to aid refugees – and would-be refugees
- local vigil: Love to Afghanistan – Saturday, 2/12, noon @Bidwell & Elmwood
- other ways to help and get more involved
- values we bring