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Book Discussion: Who are the Uyghurs?
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The discussion will take place at 6:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME

The plight of the Uyghurs is arguably the single biggest human rights violation in the world today. Assistant Professor of History James Pickett (University of Pittsburgh) will facilitate a discussion using articles and chapters of books to shed light on the historical context and current conditions facing the Uyghurs of China.

After registering, participants will receive a reading packet and a Zoom meeting link.

PA Teachers can earn Act 48 Credit. Please provide number in registration form.
Center for Governance and Markets: A Virtual Conversation, The Plight of the Uyghur Muslims in China: A Modern Cultural Genocide
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Sean Roberts is Associate Professor and Director of the International Development Program at the Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University. His research focuses on China's development of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. His new book, The War on the Uyghurs: China's Internal Campaign against a Muslim Minority, was recently published by Princeton University Press.
WW I in the Middle East Workshop for Educators
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The National World War I Museum and Memorial is teaching about World War I in the Middle East, Tues., July 28 - "A Diplomatic History of World War I in the Middle East" - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fpBF8RD-TrSQsQC3sinfVQ, and Thurs., August 13 - "The Enduring Legacy of World War I on the Middle East Today" - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OLisbg93SLmYnuXcHn2BFQ. Y
A special virtual conference to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica.
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To Register https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dq52ri3fRaObOaJwZRYRmQ

Presenters Include

H.E. Ambassador Robert Hunter
Teachers' Curriculum Development Program: Uzbekistan and Tajikistan 2021
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A 28-Day Educators' Travel Seminar through Uzbekistan and Tajikistan,

Focusing on Persianate Cultures and Their Interaction with the Turkic World

June 2-June 29, 2021

(a Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad for educators organized by the University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies)

Description of the Program:

Women in the Quran: Mary, Mother of Jesus
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Few of Kind store presents this discussion and presentation by Sadaf Khan
A 5$ donation is appreciated as all proceeds will go to the Muslim Women's Shelter in Pittsburgh.
Teacher Workshop: Understanding Islam and Muslims
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Understanding Islam and Muslims, July 6–17, 2020

Dar al Islam will offer their 31st annual Teachers’ Institute, which will be held this year as a completely online event due to the pandemic. Though the format is different, this is an opportunity for educators who may not be able to travel, whose planned activities for this summer have been cancelled, or who have always wanted to attend but haven't been able to schedule .

Research Grant Opportunities Available - ASMEA: Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa
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Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

AMSEA - Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa
Research Grant Opportunities Available

The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is pleased to offer Research Grants to its Members in conjunction with the Thirteenth Annual ASMEA Conference held November 19-21, 2020 * Washington, D.C.
Amid COVID-19 Uncertainties, QFI Calls for Community Feedback to Support Continuing Learning
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Amid COVID-19 Uncertainties, QFI Calls for Community Feedback to Support Continuing Learning
Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge - Deadline Approaching
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Announced by University of Pittsburgh

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