Journeys to Democracy

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• My Princeton journalism class re-visited

   
  25 May, by beenasarwar
  Thrilled and touched to see my class listed among a student’s favorite classes at Princeton, where I was a visiting professor of journalism last fall. Here’s what he wrote: Kevin: I can’t stress it enough: Journalism (JRN 457): “Politics, Causes, and Culture in a Changing Media Landscape,” (...)

• India/Pakistan: Thought leaders try to build a bridge to peace

     
  23 May, by beenasarwar
  Without expecting overnight transformation, over 500 eminent signatories from both countries are hoping to create a ripple effect that changes how citizens and governments view each other. My piece in The Wire about the recent citizens’ resolution that urges South Asian giants India and Pakistan (...)

• India Pakistan people’s peace resolution in mainstream media

    
  9 May, by beenasarwar
  Nice to see the mainstream media take note of this privately shared resolution urging India, Pakistan to resolve tensions through dialogue. Some pretty big names on board – check the updated list at the Aman ki Asha website at the end. Over 100 people endorsed it today, bringing the number to (...)

• India-Pakistan people’s peace resolution: Throwing a pebble in the pond

     
  7 May, by beenasarwar
  A valiant effort by concerned citizens of India and Pakistan to stem the tide of hatred, bigotry and violence, posted on the Aman ki Asha website that I edit on May 7, 2017 with 250 endorsements. (Update: over 900). To endorse, please comment with your name, profession/ designation and (...)

• Women’s cross-border solidarity

    
  26 April, by beenasarwar
  Wrote a short piece last night for the Women’s Regional Network, published on their original content blog. Honoured to be in the company of women like Anuradha Bhasin Jamwal in India, Najla Ayoubi in Afghanistan and others Pakistan taking on issues like how Street Harrassment is Hurting (...)

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