In the latest Global Minnesota Great Decisions dialogue, Star Tribune editorial writer John Rash interviewed Dr. Nihal Naj Ali Al-Awlaqi of Yemen and Dr. Nagham Nawzat Hasan of Iraq, who were among 14 honored with the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. John Rash highlights Dr. Al-Awlaqi and Dr. Hasan’s significant work and how much the Middle East stands to gain from fuller participation of women, especially in areas experiencing violence.
Global Minnesota hosted Dr. Al-Awlaqi and Dr. Hasan for an evening reception and opportunity to speak to Minnesotans about their countries’ crises.
International Women of Courage Award winners offer Mideast hope