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The Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
>The future of the Palestinian refugees remains one of the key stumbling blocks to a peace deal in the Middle East. While the world's attention is focused once again on events in the Occupied Territories, it is the fate of the 'external' refugees which is emerging as the most complex challenge for Israel and the Palestinian leadership. Nowhere is this more evident than in Lebanon, one of the region's most fragile states. Based on recent fieldwork, this lecture will explore the situation of the refugees in Lebanon and consider the commonly raised options for resolution of this 60 year crisis.
Multiculturalism and the 'Islamic question'
>This presentation explores why Western multiculturalists find it hard to extend their famed 'recognition and tolerance' to embrace people from Islamic culture. It argues that this difficulty arises both from some enduring weaknesses in Multiculturalism itself and from some of the ways in which Islamic cultures are lived today.
Reflections on NCEIS: Rt Revd. Dr. Peter John Hollingworth AC OBE
Dr. Peter John Hollingworth
Anglican Archbishop
Dr. Hollingworth is an Anglican Archbishop, former Governor General of Australia and was Australian of the Year in 1991. He is presently involved in several appointments in community and welfare bodies in addition to his pastoral work with the Anglican Church.
Reflections on NCEIS: Sheikh Isse Musse
Sheikh Isse Musse
Islamic leader and Imam (Board of Imams)
Sheikh Isse Musse has been described as the spiritual leader of the Horn of Africa within Australia and is an important Islamic leader and Imam at The Virgin Mary Mosque in Hopper’s Crossing.
Reflections on NCEIS: Mrs. Hanan Dover
Mrs Hanan Dover
Psychologist and President, Mission of Hope
Hanan Dover is the President of Mission of Hope which is an Australian Islamic Health and Community Development Charity Organisation and the Clinic Director of PsychCentral. She is the Coordinator and Founder of the Australian Society of Islamic Psychology, and is a member of the International Board of trustees of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists.
Reflections on NCEIS: Dr. Dvir Abramovich
Dr. Dvir Abramovich
Senior Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Dr. Abramovich is the Jan Randa Senior Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies and Director of The University of Melbourne Centre for Jewish History and Culture. He has published opinion pages in the Age and Herald Sun newspapers, and is the editor of the Australian Journal of Jewish Studies, and has chaired sessions at the Melbourne Writers and Melbourne International Film Festivals.
Reflections on NCEIS: Mr Budiarman Bahar
Mr Budiarman Bahar
Consul-General, Republic of Indonesia
Mr. Bahar is presently Indonesia’s representative in Australia. He has worked extensively for the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs and Embassies abroad. His postings include Mexico, Turkey, Yemen and Spain.
Reflections on NCEIS: Mrs Fathma Galal
Mrs Fatma Fath Elbab Galal
Consul-General, Arab Republic of Egypt
Fathma Galal is Consul General Representing the Arab Republic of Egypt in Australia.