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Undercover Medicine: Treating Syria's wounded

Started May 27, 2012 0 Replies

While people come to terms with the carnage in Houla, check out the awe-inspiring work of doctors and those on the frontline, featured in the Lancet Medical Journal world report. …Continue

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Islam in Thailand: A new way forward?

Islam in Thailand: A new way forward?The past weekend marked the start of the holy month of Ramadan in the Muslim calendar year; a time where Muslims fast, pray, self-reflect and endeavour to be better people.It seems apt then, that last week 4,000 people in Bangkok convened to discuss ways towards bettering the Muslim community, not just individually but collectively.In an event televised…See More
Jul 24, 2012
Charles C. Weisbecker commented on Dr Sima Barmania BMdsci MBBS MPH's blog post Women under siege: The use of rape as a weapon of war in Syria
"Thank you for the work you are doing.  Cate also brought up something as well which is some of my research on the phenomenon of sexual violence against men in armed conflict and genocide.  If anyone is interested in learning more they can…"
Jul 4, 2012
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Cate Najjuma commented on Dr Sima Barmania BMdsci MBBS MPH's blog post Women under siege: The use of rape as a weapon of war in Syria
" ...an even more marginalised group in such situations is men that are raped. They are made vulnerable by societal constructions and perceptions such as the attitude that men should be strong and acknowledgement of rape is a sign of…"
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"I am grateful for the article, and the reminder of the increase of rape as a weapon of war.  The cowardice that sustains and empowers degrading acts of sexual violence that renders women powerless in the moment and afterwards, needs to be…"
Jun 19, 2012
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Women under siege: The use of rape as a weapon of war in Syria

The announcement over the weekend to suspend the activities of UN observers in Syria represents a stark indication of the chaos unfolding within the country, as well as the “escalating violence”.Furthermore, over the course of the Syrian crisis there…See More
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Syria: Why is the world just watching

Published in the IndependentThe saying goes:“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing”.This adage seems particulary pertinent to the Syrian crisis, as the world seems to be doing nothing.Of course, words are juggled around — “catastrophe”, “brink of civil war”, “it’s bleak” — and condemnation offered, but none of this seems to instigate a transition from ineffectual words into positive action.As the world acknowledges…See More
Jun 9, 2012
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Undercover Medicine: Treating Syria's wounded

While people come to terms with the carnage in Houla, check out the awe-inspiring work of doctors and those on the frontline, featured in the Lancet Medical Journal world report. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(12)60842-3/fulltextSee More
May 27, 2012
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Jennifer Lentfer commented on Dr Sima Barmania BMdsci MBBS MPH's blog post 2011: The year of barefoot leaders.
"Thanks for sharing this link. Indeed the aid agency of the future must focus on building its own skills to accompany and support local groups, community leaders, and grassroots initiatives, rather than overpower or co-opt them. The aid agency of the…"
Dec 31, 2011

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Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
Dr Sima Barmania is a British Muslim medical doctor from London. Aside from her medical degree (MBBS) she has an Intercalated degree in Community health science and a Master’s in Public Health from The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She has branched out of clinical medicine to focus on her passion for global health and currently is undertaking a PhD. She also is a regular blogger for the Independent
Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
Papua New Guinea,
South Africa,
United Kingdom
Syria
India
What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
United Kingdom
What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
Medical doctor/ PhD student focussing on HIV
What is your personal or organizational website?
http://blogs.independent.co.uk/author/dr-sima-barmania/
Which Languages do you speak Proficiently? (note we can not list all languages, only some major world languages or ones related to conflict regions)
Arabic, French
Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
Civil Society, Culture, Development, Health, Interfaith, Media, Psychosocial
Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
Advocacy, Communication, Research, Qualitative Skills
If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications
http://www.lancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(09)61054-0/fulltext

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2010/aug/27/papua-ne...

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(10)62097-1/fulltext

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Islam in Thailand: A new way forward?

Posted on July 24, 2012 at 9:27pm 0 Comments

Islam in Thailand: A new way forward?

The past weekend marked the start of the holy month of Ramadan in the Muslim calendar year; a time where Muslims fast, pray, self-reflect and endeavour to be better people.

It seems apt then, that last week 4,000 people in Bangkok convened to discuss ways towards bettering the Muslim community, not just individually but…

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Women under siege: The use of rape as a weapon of war in Syria

Posted on June 19, 2012 at 1:32pm 3 Comments

The announcement over the weekend to suspend the activities of UN observers in Syria represents a stark indication of the chaos unfolding within the country, as well as the “escalating violence”.

Furthermore, over the course of the Syrian…

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Syria: Why is the world just watching

Posted on June 9, 2012 at 7:49am 0 Comments

Published in the Independent

The saying goes:

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing”.

This adage seems particulary pertinent to the Syrian crisis, as the world seems to be doing nothing.

Of course, words are juggled around — “catastrophe”, “brink of civil war”, “it’s bleak” — and condemnation offered, but none of this seems to instigate a transition from ineffectual words into positive action.

As the…

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2011: The year of barefoot leaders.

Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:31pm 2 Comments

IN26695400Egyptian proteste 300x199 2011: The year of Barefoot leaders So often the archetypal leader that one is accustomed to hearing of are the suited and booted CEOs, heads of states and politicians with the accompanying networks, resources and sphere of influence.

However, according to Malaysian author Alvin Ung, one can lead without extensive resources or power; those that do so are…

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I feel that the weight of the issue happens in the first years. The scars incurred there endure. If the emotional tools are strengthened, an individual has a chance to weather the storms.

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