Kommon Denominator is pleased to be a sponsor of this year’s Governor’s Summit on Equitable Collaboration to be held virtually on February 17 and 25, 2021. Hosted by the UVA Institute for Engagement and Negotiation in partnership with Governor Ralph Northam and his administration, this event is for all those who might be involved or interested in community engagement, collaboration, and equity – whether in health, education, natural resources, or community development. We hope you all will attend this virtual event where people from across the Commonwealth will have an opportunity to learn about Equitable Collaboration, to share their own tools, and to discuss Virginia policy needs to advance Equitable Collaboration.
Standing with the Call for Changes to Policing and Racism in America
KD is an organization of conflict resolution practitioners from culturally diverse backgrounds, and we are dismayed over the enduring structural violence that continues to be perpetuated against people of color.
As we continue to work in the field of conflict mitigation and prevention, KD wants to reiterate that it stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, and all individuals and groups behind peaceful nonviolent protests who want to see change, justice, accountability, and positive action to address the systemic racism that is embedded in the psyche of American consciousness.
The simple truth is that in order for there to be sustainable and durable peace and justice, we must first acknowledge that systemic racism exists. Then we must show empathy and compassion and work together as one nation to be better educated and enact more equitable policies. We must have the political will and take action to tear down and dismantle these structures for the good of everyone.
Dr. Jadallah Featured on Course Correction Podcast
In the episode entitled “Love, Hate and the Power of Listening”, Dr. Alma Jadallah uses her extensive experience in conflict resolution to speak on the transformative power of listening.
Course Correction is a production of Doha Debates and Qatar Foundation. Host Nelufar Hedayat tackles the most pressing global problems in a very personal way. Can she live on less than 50 liters of water a day or make it a week without using plastic? From climate change to the gender pay gap, Course Correction dives deep into each topic, as Nelufar hears from local activists and experts, and challenges herself to understand the issues firsthand.
You can access the podcast here: Course Correction Podcast
Arab Women: Peace Engines At Work! - Dr. Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah
VNRLI Talks with Dr. Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah. Video by Metro Productions.
Dr. Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah speaks on Arab Women: Peace Engines at Work! at Virginia Natural Resources Institute Talks at the Science Museum in Richmond, Virginia.
The New York Times | For Entrepreneur in Conflict Resolution, Business is Good
In January, Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah was in Geneva, helped run a meeting of Syrian women for the United Nations. Last year, she took four or five trips to Yemen, to assist in talks to create the country’s new political system. Before that, she developed processes to ease religious tensions in Iraq. Such is the busy post-Arab Spring life of a consultant in conflict resolution.