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22nd Annual Sephardic Jewish Film Festival Honored Morocco on Opening Night

by Tom Pollitt | May 18, 2019

In our divided times, the New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival creates space for much needed international and interfaith dialogue.

Women at the Forefront of Sudan’s Revolution

by Shazia Marquis | May 8, 2019

Sudan is going through a period of transformation, and women are at the forefront of the movement for change. Leading with empowering songs, Alaa Salah represents the strength…

Interfaith Music in Morocco: Sacred or Profane?

by Sebastian Bouknight | May 4, 2019

During Pope Francis’ recent visit to Morocco, a stunning interfaith musical medley performed for the pontiff and Morocco’s king sparked controversy.

“Second Wave” of Arab Spring Protests Revives Dream of Liberty for Arab People

by Youssef Igrouane | May 3, 2019

The persistence of peaceful mass demonstrations in Algeria and Sudan appear to be bearing fruit in a region desperate for change.

Moroccan Woman Pioneer Creates Social Enterprise to Empower Rural Women

by Soukaina Rachidi | Apr 20, 2019

Manal Elattir, founder of Morocco-based social enterprise ASILA, is using traditional handicrafts and fashion to promote women’s empowerment, ethical fashion, and sustainable…

Salah Abdallah Gosh: Sudan’s Next Figurehead in the Making

by Ismail El Ouadi | Apr 18, 2019

After four months of popular protests in Sudan and President al-Bashir having been forced to step down, regional and international allies are preparing for a post-Bashir Sudan…