Webinar: Walking a Path to a World Beyond War: July 27, 2021
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World BEYOND War is pleased to cosponsor this event with Abraham Path Initiative .
How can walking lay a path for a world beyond war? The
Abraham Path Initiative (API) has been developing walking trails in
Southwest Asia (aka “the Middle East”) since 2007. This U.S.-based NGO
promotes walking as a tool for economic development, intercultural
experiences, and fostering friendships across the challenging divides of
our times. When basic needs are met and people are seen in the fullness
of their humanity, a foundation for fruitful engagement becomes
possible. When people walk together toward a shared destination, their
visions for what may be possible also align.
In this webinar, we explore the work, successes, and challenges of creating walking trails in a region known for conflict. We
meet API’s executive director and it’s consultants in Palestine and
Iraq. The conversation will be moderated by Salma Yusuf, Advisory Board
Member of World BEYOND War, and Q&A facilitated by David Swanson,
Executive Director of World BEYOND War.
World BEYOND War and the Abraham Path Initiative co-host this
lively discussion on how stable, community-based tourism may be a
pathway to peace, and how to get involved in future peace walks.
REGISTER HERE.
Speakers:
Anisa
Mehdi is Executive Director of the Abraham Path Initiative. An
Emmy Award-winning journalist, Anisa brings years of storytelling and production
expertise to this US-based not-for-profit organization. She is the first
American to report the Hajj pilgrimage for television from location in Arabia.
Anisa is a graduate of Wellesley College and Columbia University’s Graduate
School of Journalism.
Laween Mohammed lives
in Erbil, Iraq, where he leads Abraham Path Initiative trail
development and cultural heritage preservation projects. He was a
professor of English Literature in Syria until he fled during the civil
war. Laween is fluent in Kurdish, English, and Arabic.
David Swanson is an author, activist, journalist,
and radio host. He is cofounder and executive director of World BEYOND
War and campaign coordinator for RootsAction.org. Swanson’s books
include War Is A Lie. He blogs at DavidSwanson.org and
WarIsACrime.org. He hosts Talk World Radio. He is a Nobel Peace Prize
nominee, and was awarded the 2018 Peace Prize by the U.S. Peace Memorial
Foundation.
Salma Yusuf is a member of World BEYOND War’s Advisory Board. She is a
Sri Lankan Lawyer and a Global Human Rights, Peace-building and
Transitional Justice Consultant providing services to organizations at
the international, regional, and national levels including to
governments, multilateral and bilateral agencies, international and
national civil society, non-governmental organizations, regional and
national institutions.
[Palestinian speaker to be added.]
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