ADVISORY BOARD - new board announced by Rumi Forum

Rumi Forum is honored to have the following people on its Advisory Board

Amb. Akbar Ahmed 
American University

Ziad Alahdad 
World Bank (Ret.)

John Borelli 
Georgetown University

The Rt. Rev. John Bryson Chane 
Episcopal Dioceses of Washington

John Esposito 
Georgetown University

Jack Goldstone 
George Mason University

Peter Kovach 
US Department of State (Ret.)

Flyntt Leverett 
New America Foundation

Rev. Clark Lobenstine 
Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington

Amb. David Mack 
Middle East Institute

Amb. Edward Marks 
George Mason University

Katherine Marshall 
Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, World Affairs

Ziyaad Motala 
Howard University

Amb. David Newton 
Middle East Institute

Kathryn Porter 
Leadership Council for Human Rights

Amb. Ibrahim Rasool 
Embassy of the Republic South Africa

Amb. David Shinn 
The George Washington University

Ori Soltes 
Georgetown University

Pim Valkenberg 
The Catholic University of America

Amb. Jenonne Walker 
US Department of State (Ret.)

VIDEOS - talks from the 2010 Peace and Dialogue Awards

The Rumi Forum was again honored in hosting numerous friends and guests as the 4th Annual Peace and Dialogue Awards reached each of the awardees. Details of the awards at these links.
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Below you will find the talks presented by various awardees and their introductions and some introductory and concluding remarks - each set of remarks reflects the importance of the individuals and their contribution to a more peaceful and inclusive society, and this is at foundation of all of Rumi Forum's work.

Full Video of our 2010 Rumi Peace and Dialogue Awards ready for viewing

 2010 RUMI Peace and Dialogue Awards

The Rumi Forum presented its 2010 RUMI Peace and Dialogue Awards at the dinner and ceremony held in the National Press Club. At the ceremony, extraordinary individuals and organizations who have greatly contributed their time, energy, leadership and dedication to the cause of dialogue, peace, community service and understanding were
awarded.

VIDEOS
Part 1
Part 2

Tuesday, 26th October 2010

at 6:30 p.m.

National Press Club
Washington, DC