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April 22-24, 2013
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Aid in Southern Sudan
Presented by Ryan Pavel Southern Sudan’s recent independence is accompanied by a myriad of challenges as the country establishes itself. Many of these challenges have been and will [..]
Teaching Kids How to Understand Each Other
Presented by Rebecca Birnbaum In the U.S. public education system, so many resources are utilized in order to teach children how to build reading, math, and science skills. [..]
Overcoming the Hurdles to Medicating Manic-Depressive Patients
Presented By Shaunak Varma Throughout the world, mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder are very prevalent. People with bipolar disorder often face many undesirable symptoms and are often [..]
From Building Bridges to Burning Villages
A Closer Look at the Potential Dangers of Chinese Aid to Countries in Africa Presented By Yvonne Chen Providing economic aid to developing countries has been a hot [..]
Culture, Conflict and Violence Against Women
A Focus on the Sex Trafficking Industry Presented by Cynthia Castaldo-Walsh Conflict is universally experienced and largely influenced by culture. It is complex and fluid. The root cause [..]
Accessibility and Urban Planning
Are Current Policies Effective in Providing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities? Presented By Sarah Amin With examples from Washington, DC and other cities on the east coast, this [..]
The Plight of the Indian Farmer
An analysis into the problems faced by the farmers in rural Maharashtra Presented by Udit Hinduja Indian farmers have come under the spotlight in recent years due to [..]
Missing Millions
Examining Sex Selective Abortion Presented by Pallavi Trikutam This Institute for Social Change webinar provides a background on the issue of sex-selective abortion in India, which has increased [..]
Ratifying CEDAW
Misconceptions and a Case for US Accountability Presented by Stephen Thompson This Institute for Social Change webinar focuses on an issue impacting Global Women’s Rights. Stephen Thompson, a [..]
Vulture Funds
Sovereign Debt and the Concept of Debt Relief Presented by Ufuoma Barbara Akpotaire An Institute for Social Change Research and Learning Series webinar looking at one of the [..]
