 Audience member question and panelist answer during roundtable discussion “Security plays an important role in ensuring the delivery of social services; a lack of security deprives people of many rights, including the right to education, work, and healthcare.” “We have to train the younger generation to spread our messages to their families and communities. We must work side-by-side with the government to ensure social services in this country.” Afghan listening group particpant-Human Rights in Islam
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Mullah Imams, representatives from the local government, journalists, teachers, students, and other critical parties come together for roundtable discussions in order to engage citizens with their leaders. These meeting also train leaders to effectively respond to the community’s needs. Below are some excerpts of discussions that come from these roundtable sessions: Reporter: “What are the responsibilities of tribal and religious leaders in uprooting discrimination?” Panelist: “They have to let people know that discrimination is contradictory to Islam and has no positive affect on our country.”
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