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A MULTILATERAL INTERVENTION IN SYRIA: A MORAL NECESSITY
MAR 1, 2012
 Posted by Najla Al Awadhi
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I am often told that Syria is not Libya and that any intervention would lead to a disproportionate death of civilians, making such an intervention unacceptable and unjustifiable. I would argue that the morality justifying the need for intervention in Syria is indisputable. First and foremost, innocent life is in danger and in need of protection. The Syrian Government has initiated an operation of large scale and systematic violation of human rights, with the UN stating that what the Syrian Government is doing amounts to crimes against humanity. It has made dignified human life virtually impossible for its civilian population.…... Full Text
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GIVE WOMEN A BIGGER STAKE IN BUILDING GULF ECONOMIES
DEC 13, 2010
 Posted by Najla Al Awadhi
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I attended the closing session of the Gulf Cooperation Councils (GCC) Summit in Abu Dhabi this year. As all the delegates arrived and were seated I would estimate at least a total of 60 people, I could not help but observe, from all the government delegations present, we were 10 women in attendance as part of these delegations. A clear reminder of the gender gap in our region. I’m not of the mind to discuss the gender gap as it pertains to women’s rights, but I will discuss it as it pertains to human rights and the economic resilience of…... Full Text
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