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Defying the Odds

A three-part series by Afghan journalist Fatima Faizithat on SUT alumni's experiences.

Painting of a woman wearing a hijab with bright eyes.

Elja’s Voice for the Powerless

Afghan artist Sharifa “Elja” Sharifi fled Afghanistan and found a new beginning with Cornell's art museum.

Molina drawing Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.

Molina’s Delicate Achievement

Cartoonist Pedro X. Molina continues to challenge Nicaragua’s dictatorship with a daily cartoon.

Azat Gündoğan speaks with an audience member after the panel session.

Gündoğan’s Journey to FSU

After fleeing a government crackdown in Turkey, sociologist Azat Gündoğan found a "lifeline" at Cornell.

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Scholar Signs Petition to End Violence Against Kurds

Cornell sponsored Turkish academics Azat Gündoğan, a sociologist, and his wife, historian Nilay Ozok-Gündoğan, when they were threatened by their government.

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Cornell Chronicle