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Lost Iraq
By David L. Phillips
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

David L. Phillips writes in the Huffington Post that a political plan will be needed following the battle of Mosul to defeat Islamism in Iraq and prevent ISIS from morphing into a new, even more murderous movement. Phillips calls for the Trump administration to recognize that Iraq is not a functional unitary state allow Iraqis to break-up Iraq, reconstituting in three parts - Shiite, Kurdish, and Sunni.

Pope Voices Support for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
Monday, February 20, 2017

The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Program welcomes the support expressed by Pope Francis for his support for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

At an audience held in Rome on February 15, 2017 with Indigenous Leaders from around the world, Pope Francis expressed his support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, more specifically about Indigenous Peoples’ right to land as well as their cultural rights.

Equator Prize Call for Nominations
A Global Search for Nature-Based Local Solutions for Sustainable Development
Monday, February 20, 2017

The Equator Initiative announces a global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2017. This year’s prize will be awarded to outstanding community and indigenous initiatives that are advancing nature-based solutions for local sustainable development. The Equator Prize winners will join a prestigious network of 208 community-based organizations from 70 countries that have been awarded the Equator Prize since 2002.

Student Volunteer Program Highlight
SIPA Student Ginger Whitesell Works on HIV Awareness in Guatemala
Monday, February 20, 2017

In 2011, the Student Volunteer Program was created to connect Columbia University students with volunteer opportunities at Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) alumni-led organizations around the globe.

Alumni Highlight
Maria Rohani, M.A. 2017
Friday, February 17, 2017

Maria Rohani is the co-founder of #BanThis, a national photo campaign in response to President Trump's "Muslim Ban". The campaign is a collection of portraits and stories of individuals across the United States and it aims to showcase the diversity of the immigrant experiences in America. See the campaign at www.banthisthecampaign.org. You can also participate by submitting your own story through the website!

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