The executive order on immigration banning citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries was announced Friday; by Saturday, our delegates from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Syria and Yemen received notice that they would no longer be able to come to the U.S. They were set to participate in the annual American Middle Eastern Network for Dialogue at Stanford (AMENDS) […]
To the 59,165,778 persons who voted for Donald Trump: you are loved. I am sorry that your views, opinions, and struggles are being demonised by the media and many individuals. I am sorry that we have created a world in which Trump feels like a solution to your struggles. I hope that you are willing […]
Last week, Moroccan TV channel 2M made international headlines after airing a segment teaching women how to cover up the bruises left by domestic violence. In response, Dar Si Hmad staff asked some of our students to reflect on the issue of violence against women, how they have experienced sexual harassment, and what they think […]
13 miles. On Wednesday 9 July, there were only 13 miles between me and someone I love very much and was hoping to see. I’ve never actually met her in person. Just hours and hours of Skype and Google+ conversations. Marah and I met via Dorm Room Diplomacy, a program bringing together undergraduates through videoconferencing […]