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Walk Talk Listen, an attempt to connect people and make this world a bit better by sharing opinions and experiences based on the belief that everyone’s perspective is true albeit partial.
Living Diversity in Times of Conflict with Nayla Tabbara - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 206)
Walk Talk Listen Podcast
1 hour 4 minutes 28 seconds
2 months ago
Living Diversity in Times of Conflict with Nayla Tabbara - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 206)
Nayla Tabbara is a Lebanese scholar, activist, and co-founder of Adyan, an organization dedicated to promoting coexistence, diversity, and interreligious solidarity. With decades of experience in interfaith dialogue, citizenship education, and pluralism, Nayla has become a leading voice in bridging divides across communities. She currently serves as Adyan’s President and has been instrumental in shaping its vision of living together in diversity.
In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Nayla reflects on her childhood during Lebanon’s Civil War, the daily realities of conflict, and how those experiences shaped her commitment to building peace and resilience. She shares the story of Adyan’s founding, its work uniting Muslims, Christians, and those beyond religious identity, and the challenges of addressing displacement, injustice, and extremism in today’s world. This conversation moves from deeply personal memories to global perspectives, offering wisdom on how diversity, when embraced, becomes a source of strength.
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Walk Talk Listen, an attempt to connect people and make this world a bit better by sharing opinions and experiences based on the belief that everyone’s perspective is true albeit partial.