by Jaeli Rose | 19 Jan 2018 | Human Rights, Islam, Personal Reflections, School Year Abroad, Student Posts, Youth Voices
As a Jew, I can never forget the Holocaust and the slaughter of millions. But we must not persecute Palestinians for their faith. That is hypocrisy. Israeli and Palestinian women dance together during a mass protest near Beit HaArava in the Jordan Valley, Israel, 8...
by Danielle Castonzo | 9 Oct 2017 | Decoders, Europe, Spain
Catalonia’s drive to win independence from Spain is the latest threat to Europe’s framework and a reminder of other movements on the continent. People raise their hands as they demonstrate in favor of dialogue, Barcelona, Spain, 7 October 2017...
by Tania Bagan | 26 Jul 2017 | Europe, Islam, United States, Women
France takes a stricter stance towards the Islamic veil than the U.S. Yet despite legal protections, Muslim women still face discrimination in the U.S. Pakistani women hold a banner during a rally to mark World Hijab Day and show solidarity for Muslim women in France....
by Tania Bagan | 20 Jun 2017 | Europe, Indiana University, Islam, Student Posts, United States
Immigration is a fact of life in our globalized world. But how can newcomers maintain their cultural identities in an era of Trump and Brexit? Can immigrants maintain their identities and traditions in their new homes? Or should they assimilate fully to ensure...
by News Decoder | 20 Apr 2017 | Americas, Indiana University, Student Posts, United States
On April 24, students from King’s College London and Indiana University will discuss immigration and the challenges of identity during a News-Decoder webinar. Below, Cody Thompson offers a look into one family’s efforts to integrate into U.S. society. By...