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Inside this edition 11 – 17 September 2012

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9/11 anniversary marked by rejection of violence, prejudice
by Dominique and Mike Rychlik
On the 11th anniversary of September 11th, members of different faith groups stood together in an act of unity in Washington, DC. Two organisers of the Unity Walk steering committee, Dominique and Mike Rychlik, describe how this annual walk, currently in its 8th year, continues to inspire year-long action against violence and prejudice.
(Source: Common Ground News Service (CGNews), 11 September 2012)

UK Channel 4 film controversy suggests media may be the problem, and solution, to image of Islam
by Nihal Magdy
Amid the controversy surrounding the airing of the document “Islam: The Untold Story” by Channel 4 in the UK, British blogger Nihal Magdy argues that the vehicle behind a negative image of Islams and Muslims in the UK, might be the very key to dispelling the stereotypes.
(Source: CGNews, 11 September 2012)

Saudi “Islamic Solidarity Summit” spans sectarian divisions
by Natana J. DeLong-Bas
Headlines across the Middle East highlight increasingly violent tensions between Sunnis and Shias. But author and lecturer Natana DeLong-Bas discusses an under-reported and yet remarkable event where Shia and Sunni leaders of Muslim majority countries came together to discuss their shared challenges.
(Source: Common Ground News Service (CGNews), 11 September 2012)

World famous mother is shaking up the peacebuilding field
by Shelina Janmohamed
Can Mary, mother of Jesus, act as a bridge between faith groups? London-based journalist, Shelina Janmohamed, looks at how “in a world of peacemaking initiatives and efforts dominated by men” this female role model may stand the greatest chance of being a successful bridge.
(Source: Common Ground News Service (CGNews), 11 September 2012)

Two states must start with Palestine’s economic liberation
by Ghanem M. Nuseibeh
Earlier this week Palestinians demonstrated against worsening economic conditions in the West Bank. Ghanem Nuseibeh, a Jerusalem native and founder of Cornerstone Global Associates, considers whether the economic crisis provides an opportunity for both Palestinians and Israelis to gain.
(Source: Common Ground News Service (CGNews), 11 September 2012)