Syrian Conflict and the Road to Peace - Hussam Ayloush

GLOBAL EXCHANGE

Ventura County Supporters present:

“Syrian Conflict and the Road to Peace”

A presentation by Hussam Ayloush

And Our Annual Afghan Girls Schools Bazaar

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

7:00 P.M- 8:30 P.M.

Syria has become the bloodiest uprising since the Arab Spring swept through the Middle East.  While Syrian families and children face rampant violence at the hands of the Assad regime, the country has emerged as a dividing point in the international community that has failed thus far to contribute to an effective solution.  What are the roots of the conflict in Syria?  Do Syrian people have a real chance at peace and democracy?  What can the international community do?

Global Exchange is pleased to host our speaker, Hussam Ayloush, who has served as Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Greater -Los Angeles Chapter, since 1997.  Mr. Ayloush earned his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas and his M.B.A. at California State University, Fullerton.

Ayloush has appeared on local, national and international media such as CNN, MSNBC, Fox, Al-Jazeera, PBS, BBC and others. He has written for and been interviewed by such leading news sources as The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, and the Christian Science Monitor.

There will be a question and answer period followed by an opportunity to shop for beautiful South Asian items to support two Afghan Refugee Girls Schools in Pakistan.  Bring your Christmas and Chanukah gift lists.

This program is free and open to the public.  Contributions will be gratefully accepted.

GLOBAL EXCHANGE VENTURA COUNTY SUPPORTERS
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For further information call Ferial Masry 805-300-7226.  Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public  forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and ecological sustainability, since 2003.  Global Exchange, headquartered in San Francisco, is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice.  Since its founding in 1988, Global Exchange has increased the U.S. public's awareness of human rights while building partnerships worldwide

GLOBAL EXCHANGE

Ventura County Supporters present:

“Islamophobia”

A presentation by Salam Al-Marayati

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

7:00 P.M- 8:30 P.M. 

“Islamophobia” can be defined as irrational fear of Muslims that leads to bigotry against their religion or those perceived to be Muslims (e.g.Sikhs).  Global Exchange, Ventura County Supporters, is pleased to sponsor this talk by Salam Al-Marayati, the Executive Director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council.  This presentation will explore some of the root causes of this phenomenon in the United States, and consider how this can be understood in a nation whose very existence is based upon the First Amendment’s Freedoms of Speech and Religion.

Mr. Al-Marayati’s articles and interviews have appeared in such prominent newspapers as The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Christian Science Monitor, The Chicago Tribune, The San Francisco Chronicle and USA Today.

 Al-Marayati has been deeply involved in interfaith activities in the Los Angeles area, where he serves as an advisor to numerous political, civic and academic institutions.  For the past 24 years, he has spoken to community events at temples, synagogues, churches, high schools and colleges on Islam, human rights, democracy and Middle East politics.

This program is free and open to the public.  Contributions will be gratefully accepted. 

GLOBAL EXCHANGE VENTURA COUNTY SUPPORTERS
http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com and   and http://www.globalexchange.org

For further information call  Ferial Masry 805-300-7226

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and ecological sustainability, since 2003.  Global Exchange, headquartered in San Francisco , is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice.  Since its founding in 1988, Global Exchange has increased the U.S. public's awareness of human rights while building partnerships worldwide

Background on Pakistan: What Americans Should Know - Prof. Paul Hanson

PAUL HANSON, PhD speaking about:

 BACKGROUND ON PAKISTAN

WHAT AMERICANS SHOULD KNOW



Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

7:00 P.M- 8:30 P.M.

For most of its history over the last 60 years, Pakistan was usually considered an ally of the United States.  Yet in recent years, diplomats, generals, politicians, and the media have labeled Pakistan as “the most dangerous country in the world”. 

What is the basis for that judgment and how did it come about?  Dr. Paul Hanson, Professor of History at California Lutheran University, will discuss the history of Pakistan, its relations with its neighbors, and the internal tensions which have made it such a volatile place and threaten its stability.

Dr. Paul Hanson received his Ph.D. From the University of Chicago, specializing in the Islamic period of South Asian history.  Over the last four decades, he has frequently traveled and taught in the Indian subcontinent and was twice awarded Fulbright Scholarships in India.  Other national fellowships and awards have enabled him to study in London, Sri Lanka and Jordan. Dr. Hanson is a founding board member of the South Asian Studies Association.

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM

Information:  805/499-1880

http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com

The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and

What is the basis for that judgment and how did it come about?  Dr. Paul Hanson, Professor of History at California Lutheran University, will discuss the history of Pakistan, its relations with its neighbors, and the internal tensions which have made it such a volatile place and threaten its stability.

Dr. Paul Hanson received his Ph.D. From the University of Chicago, specializing in the Islamic period of South Asian history.  Over the last four decades, he has frequently traveled and taught in the Indian subcontinent and was twice awarded Fulbright Scholarships in India.  Other national fellowships and awards have enabled him to study in London, Sri Lanka and Jordan. Dr. Hanson is a founding board member of the South Asian Studies Association.

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM

Information:  805/499-1880

http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com

The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and

Current Issues in Japan -- Akiko Yasuike, PhD

GLOBAL EXCHANGEVENTURA COUNTY SUPPORTERS

Presents

Akiko Yasuike PhD

CURRENT ISSUES IN JAPAN

How are the Japanese coping with problems of low fertility, immigration, labor and the constant threat of Fukushima-
Daichi, the unstable nuclear reactor complex.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

7:00 P.M- 8:30 P.M.

Join us for an evening with Dr. Akiko Yasuike, Professor of Sociology at California Lutheran University where she is  Director of the Global Studies program and a coordinator of the Women's Studies program.

AKIKO YASUIKE  received her education in both Japan and the United States, thus brings international and cross-cultural perspectives into her work.  She serves as a board member for the U.S. Japan Relationship Fund, Inc.  Every other year Dr.Yasuike leads a travel seminar with students to Japan for two weeks.

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM

The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and ecological sustainability,

since 2003.  Global Exchange, headquartered in San Francisco, is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice.  Since our founding in 1988, Global Exchange has increased the U.S. public's awareness while building partnerships worldwide.

http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com/ and http://www.globalexchange.org

The China Experience - 1978 to Now

VENTURA COUNTY SUPPORTERS
Presents

The China Experience - 1978 to Now

A Talk by Professor Ray Zhang

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

6:45 P.M- 8:30 P.M.

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters are pleased to present a talk by Moorpark College Economics Professor Ray Zhang at the Thousand Oaks Library.  Zhang plans to demystify the dramatic economic progress China has experienced in the past 30 years.  He will bring us a fascinating comparison of China and the United States from multiple dimensions. Finally, Zhang will present a power projection for China and the USA for the next decade.

Three decades after launching a series of economic reforms, the mysterious “Red China” has become a world economic powerhouse, trailing only the United States in national output. Since 1978 China has steadily transformed from a very poor and orthodox Communist state to a “state-monopolized market economy.”  China has become a major player in global affairs and the world is following its progress with increasing interest.

Professor Zhang was born and raised in China and finished his undergraduate education there. He obtained his postgraduate education in International Political Economy and Business Administration at the Claremont College and Chapman University. He has been at Moorpark College since 2005 and has recently traveled back to China several times.

There will be a question and answer period following Professor Zhang’s presentation.

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM

For Information Contact: Faten Habib (805) 405-1058

The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and ecological sustainability, since 2003.  Global Exchange, headquartered in San Francisco, is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice.  Since our founding in 1988, Global Exchange has increased the U.S. public's awareness while building partnerships worldwide.

 http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com and http://www.globalexchange.org