Class: 2018
The Collector
The new cultural publication Hadara Magazine published a feature on Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi, the founder of Sharjah’s Barjeel Art Foundation.
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Class of 2018
A South Korean army major, a Russian opposition party politician, and an Iraqi historian who bore witness to ISIS atrocities in Mosul are among the 16 men and women who have been selected as 2018 World Fellows. This cohort brings the total number of World Fellows since the program’s start in 2002 to 327 Fellows, representing 90 countries. This year marks the 17th cohort of World Fellows. “I am honored to announce the 2018 World Fellows,” said Emma Sky, director of the Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program. “The talent, bravery, and resilience of these individuals is quite extraordinary. They are amazing role models for Yale students.” The World Fellows…
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Mosul after ISIS: A Conversation with Omar Mohammed
More InformationIraq: "A revolution that is going to change the whole game" in the region
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No safe place
More InformationEpisode 29: 2018 World Fellow Elpida Rouka
Elpida Rouka discusses what the United Nations means to her after 15 years working in Jerusalem, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria – and how she still finds hope despite losing friends in terrorist attacks and her brother’s suicide.
More InformationEpisode 28: 2018 World Fellow Ibrahima Amadou Niang
Ibrahima Amadou Niang, an activist, poet, and author from Senegal, discusses his passion for writing and his work promoting democracy in Africa.
More InformationEpisode 27: 2018 World Fellow Sylvia Aguilera Garcia
Sylvia Aguilera Garcia, human rights expert from Mexico, discusses the “disappeared” in Mexico and her work to improve human rights.Â
More InformationEpisode 26: 2018 World Fellow Thynn Thynn Hlaing
Thynn Thynn Hlaing, an international development professional from Myanmar, discusses the crisis in her country and her work for Oxfam in Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Liberia.
More InformationEpisode 25: 2018 World Fellow Pilar Velasco
Spanish journalist Pilar Velasco talks about journalism as a public service, how it informs citizens, exposes corruption and helps hold government accountable.
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