Solidarity against Inequalities: Global Efforts to Fight Poverty, Hunger, and the Unjust Distribution of Resources. The University of Houston February 7, 2013 Each year, the Gulen Institute hosts the Dialogue of Civilizations Platform: an academic workshop that brings together scholars from various disciplines, community leaders, and government officials to discuss the problems facing the global community. This year’s speakers include: Jodi Berger-Cardoso - The University of Houston, Assistant Professor in the Graduate College of Social Work Jean Kantambu Latting - The University of Houston, Professor Emeritus in the Graduate College of Social Work Shaheen Akter - Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Assistant Professor Joyce James - Center for the Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities Harrell Rodgers - The University of Houston, Professor in the Department of Political Science John W. McDonald - The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy, Chairman and CEO David Sobek - Lousiana State University, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Alia Turki Al-Rabeo - Silent Heroes, Journalist Metin Cetiner - Helping Hands, Executive Director Salah Mahdi - Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, Economic Researcher Eusebius Small - The University of Texas at Arlington, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work Jaya Sarkar - Trickle Up, Vice President of Programs We are proud to host such a distinguished panel of guests, and we hope that you will join us on February 7, 2013 to participate in the discussion.