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An IBB interview on the triumphs and troubles of free speech in the Middle East.

Ideas Beyond Borders

Mar 14

Farhan Ibraheem is running freedom of expression workshops to protect young Yazidis determined to speak out.

Olivia Cuthbert

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Ideas Beyond Borders

Mar 6

Dilawer Behlawe’s pictures showcase Kurdish culture in all its complexity, celebrating the similarities and differences within a diverse ethnic group

Ideas Beyond Borders

Mar 17

We take a look at the crackdown in Iraq over comedy, get a small status update on our humanitarian mission in Turkey, and break down some of our latest Innovation Hub grantees.

Mar 3

Inspirand is opening the Canadian market to IT experts in Afghanistan.

Olivia Cuthbert

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Ideas Beyond Borders

Feb 28

Ali Al Musawi refuses to be a mouthpiece for Iraq’s politicians. His organization Bookish is standing firm as censors close in from all sides.

Ideas Beyond Borders

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Olivia Cuthbert

Feb 27

We are providing direct aid to Turkey and Syria while we scale up our programs there, have funded a few new Innovators, made our way into another book…

Ideas Beyond Borders

Feb 24

Finding a job in Iraq used to be about contacts rather than competence, but now young people are brushing up on interview techniques and sharpening…

Olivia Cuthbert

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Ideas Beyond Borders

Feb 23

Iraqi students have little choice when it comes to their careers. Ali Hakem is trying to give young people the freedom to determine their future

Ideas Beyond Borders

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Olivia Cuthbert

Feb 21

In an area where schools are scarce, the Kani Center for Development and Education offers a glimmer of hope

Ideas Beyond Borders

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Olivia Cuthbert

Feb 14

Elham is teaching English to Afghan women because it might just help them find a way out

Ideas Beyond Borders

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Olivia Cuthbert

Feb 13

Huthayfa Abduljabbar is providing books and backpacks to Iraqi children living in poverty so they can stay in school

Ideas Beyond Borders

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Olivia Cuthbert

Feb 2

Ideas Beyond Borders

We are a global movement that educates and empowers courageous people to change their societies.

Ideas Beyond Borders

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