Promoting Women in Business: A Project for Azerbaijan
March 25 - 29, 2015  About AzerbaijanIn 1994, the oil rich country signed the "contract of the century" with thirteen other oil companies ab
Ending Gender Based Violence: A Project for India
March 21- 25, 2015 About Within the last decade, gender equality and the importance of women's education has been a topic that gained momentum and popularity. However, this has caused controversy as it challenges the traditional male role, leaving women in fear as gender violence is still unfathomably common. Women have begun to seek out help regardless of the backlash they could receive. Their courage has paved the way for not only women, but family members, friends and even
Promoting Civic Engagement: A Project for Egypt
March 11-14, 2015 About Egypt Egypt is home to a large and active civil society, despite the fact that they are subject to one of the most restricting NGO laws in effect. The Law on Associations, passed in 2002, gives the government the authority to take property, restrict funding, freeze assets and completely shut down a group who isn't in compliance [2]. Although the law is strict, it does not clearly define what groups can or cannot do, causing them to work with hesitation
Preserving Cultural Heritage: A Project for Iraq
March 11 - 13, 2015 About Iraq The story of civilization in Iraq spans some 10,000 years offering countless cultural artifacts. However, continuous conflict is degrading Iraq of both its future and its past by stripping the country of its cultural heritage [2]. The Iraqi government is working towards a solid strategy to preserve and protect important historical sites including the former Assyrian capital Samarra, the Erbil citadel, and the city of Hatra [2]. The Iraqi Institu
