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July 2, 2013
 This month, in honor of IREX’s 45th anniversary, Allen Kassof, a founder of IREX, gives us a fascinating account of the power of knowledge for individuals and institutions. From IREX’s founding to its international presence today, Allen and his colleagues led the way. We are all grateful that he is still an active member of our IREX family and a resource for facts and advice. |
July 1, 2013
 How do educational and cultural exchanges benefit participants and their societies? “They’re life-changing experiences,” says Dr. Allen Kassof, IREX’s first President, stressing how exchanges continue to alter world views in an increasingly complicated and interconnected global society. |
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June 27, 2013
 IREX’s latest Africa Media Sustainability Index (MSI) found that traditional media remain the preferred source of news. Many benefits presented by online media have yet to reach most citizens in the 42 sub-Saharan African countries analyzed. Nonetheless, transition to online and mobile format media appears inevitable. |
June 26, 2013
 In May, higher education leaders from six regions came together to promote dialogue and reform. A series of workshops held in Erbil through the Iraq University Linkages Program welcomed nearly 40 administrators from seven universities and several government institutions to discuss university administration. The workshops focused on topics including quality assurance, institutional relations and advancement, and strategic planning. These topics were chosen because they are common barriers, identified by the administrators, that hinder Iraq’s once world-class universities from resuming their role as engines of growth in the region. |
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June 24, 2013
 Recently, IREX hosted four experts who offer up much needed wisdom during the panel discussion, “More than Victims: Women’s Roles in the Syrian Conflict.” Here are six concrete recommendations they made for the international development community: |
June 17, 2013
Anna, a photography major at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) had always been interested in learning about the lives of international students and their experiences in the US. When she bumped into Umaira, a Global UGRAD-Pakistan participant, on the OSUIT campus, she jumped at the opportunity to interview her.
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June 11, 2013
 In the development world, goals often seem far away, over the horizon at least. Goals frequently seem to recede as we approach and morph into new forms. One reason, of course, is that time and circumstances change goals. Another is that actually achieving a goal requires an extraordinary commitment - to do whatever is necessary to achieve the aim. |
June 6, 2013
 IREX congratulates Mohammad Al Abdullah, the Syria Justice and Accountability Center’s (SJAC) Executive Director, on his special recognition from the Society for International Development (SID) Washington Chapter at their annual conference. Al Abdullah was recognized for his leadership in promoting justice and accountability for Syria. |
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June 5, 2013
 IREX is pleased to launch a new video showcasing the Syrian Justice and Accountability Center (SJAC). The documentary titled “Justice for Syria” details the story of Mohammad Al Abdallah, a Syrian human rights and democracy activist, who is working to document human rights abuses in Syria. Through the creation of the SJAC, and the support of IREX, Al Abdallah works to capture the events in Syria to eventually achieve justice for victims of human rights abuses. |
June 3, 2013
 Our second annual photo contest is now closed. Last year, we received more than 2,400 photos from across the globe that embodied our vision to “make a better world.” This year we are building on that theme by asking to participants to submit images that reflect the lives and locations of our work. The three prize categories are: 1) Technology, information and participation 2) Improving communities and 3) Education and employment. |
