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Jul 11
Oslo Scholars

Sam’s June 13th Oslo Freedom Forum Reflection

by Kelly Vo

Prior to the first day of the Oslo Freedom Forum, I heard from previous attendees that it is one of the most important human rights conferences in the world. Only after a few theater sessions and a couple talks with attending human rights advocates was I able confirm this for myself.

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Jul 11
Oslo Scholars

Michaela's Blog

by Kelly Vo

Everyone I spoke to this weekend had a story. Some stories were about the innovative, impactful organizations they ran. Some were about how they got there in the first place. Some were the stories they were able to capture on their media platforms, or the stories they were able to support through their international alliances.

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Jul 11
Sage Blog

A Warm Welcome to Rabat

by Kelly Vo

Morocco sits in a unique position with immense geographical significance at the intersection of several important regions.

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Jul 11
Paloma Blog

Blog Post: A Day of Careem Rides, Migration Conversations, and Mint Tea, by Paloma Delgado

by Kelly Vo

Monday, March 27. Today was another lovely but busy day as we explored the city of Rabat before making our way to Casablanca in the evening. We started our morning off by heading over to a part of the city we had yet to visit, Souissi.

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Jul 11
Grace fact-finding in Morocco

Migration in Morocco Fact-Finding Trip: Final Days

by Kelly Vo

Sitting in the Rabat Salé airport at 3:30 am I blearily think back over our 6 packed days in Morocco. The days flew by filled with interviews, sightseeing, exploring new neighborhoods and eating incredible food.

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Jul 11
Miles Women

Women’s Employment in Jordan: Systemic Barriers in the Cooperative Sector.

by Kelly Vo

In Jordan, the majority of university students are women. Though despite educational attainment, Jordan has one of the lowest employment rates for women; not just in the region, but in the world.

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