Omar Bandar (USA), M.A., class of 2006 |
Omar Bandar (2006) was part of a fifteen-member delegation to the West Bank in Palestine, in association with the Cambridge Peace Commission, in November-December 2007. The purpose of the delegation was to promote "People-to-People" relationships in an effort of public diplomacy in the Middle-East. The initiative will build on and expand existing relationships between people and organizations in the Cambridge and Bethlehem communities such as peace and conflict resolution groups, educational institutions, universities, cultural and arts centers, faith-based centers, women's cooperatives, youth groups, healthcare facilities, and media outlets. Continuing his interest in human rights and social justice, on February 11th, 2008, Omar will be embarking on a fifty-day European tour of human rights and criminal justice organizations as well as visiting prisons and detention centers in several European countries (France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Latvia, Estonia, Romania, Norway, Italy, and The Netherlands). The purpose of this trip is to learn more about prisoners' and human rights issues on the international scale as well as the criminal justice challenges of specific countries. |
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Omar Shamiya United States In addition to the many benefits of studying international relations in a highly specialized program, located in a dynamic city that fosters learning the discipline, my overall experience at AGS has been enhanced by an outstanding administrative staff that is diligent, professional and, above all, friendly. Their tireless efforts are key in making the experience of AGS students positive. I have done my best to thank them with good French desserts and bad American humor! |