USCCD Citizen Diplomat 2010
Journeys co-founder Sahar Taman was one of seven to receive the 2010 US Center for Citizen Diplomacy Award.
Commemorating the first Anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution – by Sahar Taman
by Sahar Taman (originally published in the Huffington Post, January 30, 2012) On the first anniversary of the 25th of January Egyptian Revolution, I had the opportunity to commemorate it in more ways than one. While I really would have liked to have been in Tahrir Square with the millions celebrating in Cairo, I was [...]
Egyptians have No Intention of Allowing their Revolution to be Hijacked
by Sahar Taman Originally appearing in the Huffington Post Nov 27, 2011: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sahar-taman/egyptians-revolution_b_1114737.html?ref=email_share%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E On Friday, November 18, I was standing in Cairo’s Tahrir Square for the first time in 2011 inspired the almost festive mood of the Million Man demonstration. Since Saturday, November 19th, the Egyptian Central Security Forces and the Egyptian Military have been [...]
Sahar Taman Discusses the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on NPR
Listen to Sahar Taman’s interview with Wisconsin Public Radio on NPR about the effort by Journeys to Understanding, Prepare New York, and other groups to help create a new narrative around the events of 9/11. Sahar Taman is the Guest on NPR\'s \"Here On Earth.\"
Use our ProjectRemembrance911 Map to find an event near you!
As part of our effort to help create a climate of healing and dialogue, Journeys to Understanding is providing a national map of many of the events commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11. If you have an event to share, visit our site and add your event! If you are searching for an event near [...]
Brother Sister Neighbor Friend puts a new face on 9-11
Journeys to Understanding is sponsoring a nationwide interfaith media campaign that makes getting to know each other fun. It’s called “Brother Sister Neighbor Friend” and its purpose is to let YOU help create a more positive, realistic story about our nation’s rich diversity. As the tenth remembrance of 9-11 approaches, we believe it’s time to [...]
What’s Going on in Egypt?
Reflections on Prohibition of Freedom of Expression and Assembly by Sahar Taman Sahar’s Article in the Huffington Post sheds important light on the interior dynamics of the uprising in Egypt. Read it here.
Sahar Taman on Citizen Diplomacy
“Journeys” co-founder Sahar Taman was a guest recently on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Here On Earth” where she spoke about the role of Citizen Diplomacy in international relations. Hear her interview here. “Here On Earth” with Guest Sahar Taman. Topic: Citizen Diplomacy
Dawn in Doha
Home of Aljazeera and the famous Doha Debates, this glittering upscale city is shattering stereotypes and blazing new pathways to cultural progress.
On the Developments in Interfaith Dialogue: the International Model
Mohamed Elsanousi, Director of Communications and Community Outreach, Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Mr. Elsanousi is the national liaison and representative for ISNA at numerous interreligious conventions and conferences. He is on the board of directors and advisors for several interfaith organizations. He was interviewed in October 2009 by Collin Lever, a 2009 summer [...]
A Case for Conflict
Conflict is generally eschewed – especially in the realms of politics and religion. Yet, conflict may be our greatest gift, for it reveals those things that are most important, and may provide the first steps in learning to appreciate and perhaps even embrace a fresh idea, a new way of thinking, or a broader world view.