A discussion with recently resettled Iraqis refugees, Ameer, Assad, and Ehab regarding their experiences in Iraq, their new lives in the United States, and their hopes for the future and their country. Moderated by Ms. Anisa Mehdi, Emmy-award winning filmmaker and consultant about Muslims in the US to academic institutions and media outlets.
Click below to watch excepts of Ehab’s story.
In November 2008, C. Eduardo Vargas was an invited speaker at a panel discussion on the Iraqi humanitarian crisis at Columbia University. The panel entitled, “Iraq’s Displaced: The Challenge For The Next U.S. Administration,” was hosted by The Humanitarian Affairs Program at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and the New York Consortium for Security and Humanitarian Action. The panel also featured prominent speakers from such organizations as Human Rights Watch, International Rescue Committee, The List Project, and UNHCR.
In January 2009, Project Manager, C. Eduardo Vargas was interviewed on the weekly podcast series, Conversation on Diplomacy and Power Politics and shared background information and policy prescriptions on the looming Iraqi refugee crisis. To listen to his interview, click here.
Alissa Everett
Ami Gaston
C. Eduardo Vargas
Kathryn Pilkington
Kimberly Schultz
Kathryn Schulz
Megan Hoelle
Michael Jordan
Paul Emerson
Timothy Frakes
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