Current & Past Fellows

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2014-2015

Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellows

Fall

Ms. Maliha AlShehab (Saudi Arabia)  :: MORE
“Saudi Women: Status, Outlook, and Roadmap”
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Ms. Zin Mar Aung (Burma)  :: MORE
“Promoting Women’s Political Empowerment in Burma”
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Mr. Umed Babakhanov (Tajikistan)  :: MORE
“Evolution of Political Islam in Tajikistan: From the Trenches to the Parliament—and Back?”
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Mr. Tabish Forugh (Afghanistan)  :: MORE
“Strengthening Collaboration between Election Management Bodies and Civil Society in Afghanistan”
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Dr. Altay Goyushov (Azerbaijan)  :: MORE
“Secularism and Religion in Azerbaijan: Lessons from the First Azerbaijani Republic of 1918–1920”
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Mr. Arthur Gwagwa (Zimbabwe/United Kingdom)  :: MORE
“How Citizen Engagement Can Strengthen Democracy in Zimbabwe”
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Ms. N'yella Rogers (Sierra Leone)  :: MORE
“Harnessing Social Media to Combat Corruption in Sierra Leone”
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Dr. Negaso Solan (Ethiopia)  :: MORE
“The Role of Democracy in Building a Multi-Ethnic State: The Case of Ethiopia”
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Dr. Cu Huy Ha Vu (Vietnam)  :: MORE
“Reflections on Freedom and Democracy in Vietnam”
Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
Dr. Altay Goyushov (Azerbaijan)  :: MORE
“Secularism and Religion in Azerbaijan: Lessons from the First Azerbaijani Republic of 1918–1920”
Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

Spring

Prof. Rut Diamint (Argentina)  :: MORE
“International Security and the Political Use of the Military in Latin America”
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Ms. Lily Gomes (Bangladesh)  :: MORE
“Strengthening Democracy in Bangladesh through Women’s Participation in Ready-Made Garment Industries”
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Ms. Farahnaz Ispahani (Pakistan)  :: MORE
“Women’s Political Participation in the Muslim World”
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Mr. Pepe Julian Onziema (Uganda)  :: MORE
“Enhancing Participatory Democracy and Respect for Human Rights by Taking Uganda’s Constitution to the Grassroots”
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Mr. Tidiani Togola (Mali)  :: MORE
“Developing ICT Solutions that Empower Local Organizations to Observe Elections”
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Ms. Simegnish Mengesha (Ethiopia)  :: MORE
“The Effect of the ‘Anti-Terrorism Law’ on Ethiopian Media: The Case Study of Social Media”
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu (Azerbaijan)  :: MORE
“The Political Economy of Natural Resources in the Caspian Basin Countries: Challenges for Transitions to Democracy”
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Dr. Dmitry Dubrovsky (Russia)  :: MORE
“Experts, Anti-Extremism Legislation, and Threats to Civil Liberties in Russia”
Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

Hurford Youth Fellows

Ms. Saadat Baigazieva (Kyrgyzstan)  :: MORE
“Building Strong, Inclusive Youth-Led Movements through Community Ownership and Is-sue-Based Partnerships”
Feb 2015 - May 2015
Mr. Mohammad Sayed Madadi (Afghanistan)  :: MORE
“Accountability and Transparency to Promote Democracy and Good Governance”
Feb 2015 - May 2015