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Students, Teachers & Advocates: Education’s Frontline Defenders on Malala Day July 11, 2013 by Randal Mason The situation is grave: 12 million children in Pakistan have never attended school (two-thirds of them girls), Pakistani teachers killed for educating young women, and the bombing of girls’ schools. Female students have been targeted for attacks including the well-known shooting of Malala Yousafzai and her peers. That’s why hundreds of youth from around the globe are taking over the United Nations on July 12 to advocate for their right to safe education.	Award-Winning Film Explores Transgender Activism in Pakistan May 7, 2013 by Maryam Jillani The feature length documentary “Chuppan Chupai” (Hide & Seek) explores transgender activism and underground queer life in urban Pakistan by following the everyday lives of four individuals and their constant play of ‘hide and seek’ with mainstream Pakistan where LGBT rights have yet to be recognized. The film is co-directed by Saad, an alumnus of the Global UGRAD – Pakistan program, and produced by Madari Films in Denmark. The North American premiere of the film will be on May 11, 2013 as part of the 29th Annual Boston LGBT Film Festival
Teacher Transformation in Pakistan April 22, 2013 Dedicated teachers across Pakistan are striving to provide quality education for their students. Moshin Moosa is one such teacher from the rural region of Balochistan. Last summer, Moosa came to the United States for six weeks of professional development training through the Teaching Excellence and Achievement-Pakistan program. He arrived as an English teacher dedicated to his profession and returned home as something else, he said: a “teacher educator” poised to influence his school, his colleagues, and his community.	Announcing the Winners of the Spring 2013 Global UGRAD-Pakistan Video Competition April 12, 2013 IREX congratulates the winners of the Spring 2013 Global UGRAD-Pakistan program video competition, “Building Cultural Bridges.”
Pakistani Alumna Helps Prepare Students for College April 8, 2013 Growing up in a small town in the mountainous region of Baltistan, Pakistan Aniqa has first-hand knowledge of the many barriers to higher education . “Many secondary and junior high students do not have any one to guide them regarding what to study. They are unaware of the opportunities available and how to avail the resources around them” says Aniqa. In order to support students from low-income families in her hometown, Aniqa organized tuition-free classes at a local religious center and recruited tutors from Pakistan’s leading universities to teach critical subjects such as mathematics, science, and technology.	Global UGRAD - Pakistan Alumnus Featured in "Minnesota in Pakistan" Series March 11, 2013 Farhan Azhar sits down with reporter, Mark Albert to talk about his experience as a Global UGRAD - Pakistan fellow at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
Diplomats Welcome and Inspire Pakistan Youth Ambassadors January 4, 2013 Youth leaders from Pakistan received inspiration and encouragement this week from U.S. and Pakistani diplomats as they begin semesters in the U.S. as cultural ambassadors through the Global UGRAD-Pakistan program.	Announcing the Winners of the Global UGRAD - Pakistan Fall 2012 Video Competition November 29, 2012 IREX congratulates the winners of the Fall 2012 Global UGRAD-Pakistan program video competition, “A Day in the Life of a Global UGRAD-Pakistan Fellow.” Amreek, studying at Roanoke College; Anum, studying at Bennett College; and Jasmeen, studying at Juniata College, won for their outstanding videos showcasing their experiences at a U.S. college or university and what they have learned about American culture and values.
International Education Week: Perspectives from International Students November 12, 2012 After more than forty years of implementing international education programs, IREX has witnessed the deep, transformational effects of global exchange on individuals, communities, and nations. Thousands of students, professionals, teachers from around the world have experienced the U.S. through educational opportunities and returned home to improve their communities and strengthen ties between the U.S. and their countries. IREX celebrates International Education Week with great pleasure and congratulates the students and alumni who are working tirelessly to build bridges across cultures.	Pakistani Youth Organization Tackles Small Issues with Big Impact October 19, 2012 by Laura Raymond “There is wide gap between communities and NGOs. I feel Serve 4 Change can fill this gap and act as a bridge between communities and organizations, which will later empower people,” says Salamat. His youth-led organization, Serve 4 Change, is directly enhancing local capacity and giving voice to the true needs of communities in rural Gilgit-Baltistan. “I believe our issues are not big, but they are significant.”