Sep 2020

Center for Governance and Markets: A Virtual Conversation, The Plight of the Uyghur Muslims in China: A Modern Cultural Genocide

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Virtual
Sponsored By: 
University of Pittsburgh Center for Governance and Markets, Beth Shalom, Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies

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.

Transcending the Israel Lobby at Home and Abroad

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 12:00pm
Sponsored By: 
American Educational Trust

University of Massachusetts Professor Emeritus Sut Jhally will share select clips and discuss the key findings of his 2016 documentary, "The Occupation of the American Mind," which analyzes pro-Israel public relations efforts within the U.S. Jhally will explore whether the news media have been getting better—or worse—since the documentary was produced, and whether election-season news coverage is likely to cover—or cover up—growing challenges to standard pro-Israel narratives and politics.

Contact: 
202-342-7325, conference@israellobbycon.org

12 Sep 2020

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Virtual Gaza 5k

Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 1:00pm to 3:15pm
Virtual
Sponsored By: 
FOSNA Pittsburgh, United Nations Relief and Work Agency

Friends,

Are you ready to run, walk (or just watch) the 2020 Virtual Gaza Run/Walk + Digital Festival?

After the success of our first Pittsburgh “4K4GazaKids” last October we were hoping to expand this year’s walk to a regional event. Unfortunately, the Covid 19 virus has put an end to those plans, but at the same time it has opened up an exciting new opportunity for us.

Contact: 
Leila Richards - niddles.richards@gmail.com, Eileen Olmsted - elenainez@gmail.com

13 Sep 2020

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Common Voices for Human Rights

Sunday, September 13, 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Online Conference
Sponsored By: 
City of Bridges Foundation

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh.

Join City of Bridges Foundation, Carlow University and Peace Island Institute for panel discussion on human rights with voices from religious figures, human rights activists and grassroots organizers.

Contact: 
https://cityofbridgesfoundation.org/home/

16 Sep 2020

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Blackness in the Middle East

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm
online Conference
Sponsored By: 
University of Pennsylvania

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh
ZOOM LINK TO ENTER EVENT: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/98477645498

Join the Middle East Center of the University of Pennsylvania for an important conversation on blackness in the Middle East. Panelists will address themes including the greater history of blackness in the region, anti-Black sentiments that persist to this day, the question of identity and race in the region, and more.

17 Sep 2020

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Iran in the Anti-Imperialist Struggle

Thursday, September 17, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
online

Register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/iransolidarity

Speakers:
Max Ajl
Nina Farnia
Vida Samiian
Micol Savia

22 Sep 2020

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The Critical Role of Dissent In Government and Foreign Affairs

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
online
Sponsored By: 
University of Pittsburgh Law School

Elizabeth Shackelford to Present

23 Sep 2020

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US Institute of Peace webinars: Whiter the Middle East: More Conflict or New Peace?

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am
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Sponsored By: 
US Institute of Peace

US Institute of Peace webinars. (The US Institute of Peace is a State Department organization.)

."Whiter the Middle East: More Conflict or New Peace?" For a lot more information and to register, go to: https://engage.wilsoncenter.org/a/mep_iran-regional-flashpoint

23 Sep 2020

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Ethnicity and Conflict in Iraq's Oil City

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online
Sponsored By: 
University of Pennsylvania

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

ZOOM LINK TO ENTER EVENT: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/99591619394

23 Sep 2020

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Race and Racism in the Mediterranean at the Beginning of the Modern Age

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
online
Sponsored By: 
Center for Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies

Race and Racism in the Mediterranean
at the Beginning of the Modern Age

Contact: 
crees@pitt.edu

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