The Gulf States: An Aspired Future
We are pleased to confirm we are taking part in an all-day conference covering political reform, human rights and media freedom in the Gulf, alongside ALQST: Advocating for Human Rights, DIWAN LONDON, SALAM: For Democracy and Human Rights, Muwatin Media Network and Lancaster University.
This event aims to identify some of the main challenges facing the region, from undemocratic governance to a lack of civic space and free press, highlighting the interdependence of inside and outside levers of change and offering alternative solutions to build the region’s future. It will bring together experts across a range of fields, including politics, academia, human rights and journalism.
https://soundcloud.com/foreign-policy-centre/the-gulf-states-an-aspired-future-opening-session
The Yaa Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, London W9 2AN
Dr James Worrall, University of Leeds
Yahya Assiri, ALQST
Dr Simon Mabon, Lancaster University
Rhodri Davies, Writer & journalist
Adel Marzooq, Gulf House
Safa Al Ahmad, Filmmaker
Bill Law, The Gulf Matters
Juliet Wells, Temple Garden Chambers
Dr Marc Valeri,University of Exeter
Anwar Rasheed, Gulf Forum for Civil Society Organisations
Drewery Dyke, Rights Realization Centre
Dr Haifaa Khalafallah, Sinai Centre for Islamic Mediterranean Studies
Sheikha Aljasim, Kuwait University
Taif Al Khudary, LSE Middle East Center
Lynn Maalouf, Amnesty International
Tara Reynor O’Grady, SALAM
Mohammed al-Fazari, Muwatin Media Network
Matthew Hedges, Durham University
Jawad Fairooz, SALAM
Josh Cooper, ALQST and SALAM
Sahar al-Faifi, Civil rights activist
Adam Hug, Foreign Policy Centre