Worldview 2/16/2009

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Comedian and activist, Azhar Usman

Qatar recently held the Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow conference. Today on Worldview we talk with a few attendees about their hopes and aspirations for the next generation. We also take a look at the Pakistan-Taliban deal that calls for the Pakistani government to accept Islamic law and suspend its military campaign against Taliban-linked militants in the Swat Valley region.


Pakistani Goverment Agrees to Islamic Law In The Swat Valley Region

Manan Ahmed — Historian of Pakistan and author of the blog chapatimystery.com
300 Young Muslim Leaders Compose Open Letter to World Leaders

Azhar Usman — Standup Comedian; Activist; Co-founder of Allah Made Me Funny — The Official Muslim Comedy Tour; Author of the forthcoming book Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Muslims but Were Afraid to Ask (No, Really Afraid!) J. Saleh — Legislative Assistant for the United States Congress Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur — Editor of the anthology/website Living Islam Out Loud: American Muslim Women Speak; Creator of Malaria No More’s Faith-based Programs; Founding Executive Director of “100 People of Faith” All Members of Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow (MLT) Open Letter referenced in interview: “A Common Word Between Us and You” Open Letter referenced in interview: "To The World Leaders of Today from the Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow"
In Memoriam: Worldview Friend, Alison Des Forges

Dr. Alison Des Forges — Humanitarian; Historian and Scholar; Author of Leave None to Tell the Story: Genocide in Rwanda August 20, 1942 – February 12, 2009 Alison's 1-28-09 Final interview on Worldview Alison's 11-13-08 interview on Rebel leader and Laurent Nkunda and violence in eastern Congo.
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*Medical and Ethical Aspects of Torture: A Lecture by Dr. Juan Almendares* Monday, February 16th at 6pm Simpson Living Center, Loyola University 6333 North Winthrop Avenue, Chicago For more information, call 708-216-4560

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