[wanabidii] Press Releases: Special Representative to Muslim Communities Shaarik Zafar to Moderate Panel with Muslim Female Storytellers

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Special Representative to Muslim Communities Shaarik Zafar to Moderate Panel with Muslim Female Storytellers 07/21/2015 05:51 PM EDT Special Representative to Muslim Communities Shaarik Zafar to Moderate Panel with Muslim Female Storytellers Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 21, 2015 Special Representative to Muslim Communities Shaarik Zafar will moderate a panel discussion with prominent Muslim women authors, bloggers, and film and television directors and producers at 2:00 p.m. in the Dean Acheson Room at the Department of State. The women featured on the panel discussion all use the craft of storytelling to (1) create and depict positive narratives and examples of heroism; (2) document tragedies and oppression; and (3) dispel stereotypes, build bridges, and paint vivid pictures that reflect the diversity and uniqueness of Muslim communities across the globe.  The panelists will discuss their experiences engaging with Muslim communities around the world through storytelling.  This panel discussion will be open to the press. For media interested in covering this panel, please contact Nida Ansari at AnsariN@state.gov. Media representatives may attend this briefing upon presentation of one of the following: (1) a U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense, or Foreign Press Center), (2) a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist accompanied by an official photo identification (driver’s license or passport).  The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520