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Portrait of Rami George Khouri

Rami George Khouri

Prominent Voice for Palestinian Rights

Born
22 October 1948
Born in
New York City, United States
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Why Rami is here

Rami Khouri is a distinguished journalist and academic who has used his platform to advocate for Palestinian rights and to bring international attention to the Palestinian narrative.

Their story

Rami George Khouri is a Palestinian-Jordanian-American journalist, editor, and academic. Born in New York to a Palestinian Christian family, Khouri has spent much of his career bridging Western and Middle Eastern perspectives. He is a prolific commentator on Middle Eastern politics and has been a prominent voice in advocating for Palestinian rights. Through his work as a journalist, editor, and academic, Khouri has contributed significantly to the global discourse on Palestine, consistently highlighting the injustices faced by Palestinians under Israeli occupation.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Rami’s path.

  1. 1970

    Graduated with a BA in political science from Syracuse University, marking the beginning of his academic and journalistic journey.

  2. 1992-1993

    Served on the World Council of Churches’ Commission on Justice, Peace, and Creation, where he focused on issues of human rights and justice, including in Palestine.

  3. 2003-2005

    Held the position of Executive Editor at the Daily Star newspaper in Beirut, using this platform to address the Palestinian cause and regional issues.

  4. 2006

    Co-recipient of the Pax Christi International Peace Award for his efforts in promoting peace and reconciliation in the Middle East, including his work on Palestinian issues.

  5. 2017

    Became the inaugural scholar-in-residence at Villanova University, continuing his advocacy through education and public speaking.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Advocacy for Palestinian Rights

    Khouri has been a consistent and influential advocate for Palestinian rights, using his platform to highlight the struggles faced by Palestinians under Israeli occupation.

  2. Promotion of Palestinian History and Identity

    He has played a key role in documenting and preserving Palestinian history and identity through his academic work and involvement with institutions like the Palestinian Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs (PASSIA).

  3. International Journalism

    Through his syndicated columns and editorial roles at major publications like the Daily Star and Agence Global, Khouri has brought Palestinian issues to a global audience, challenging Western media narratives.

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  4. Educational Outreach

    As a professor and lecturer at institutions such as the American University of Beirut and Harvard University, Khouri has educated countless students and academics about the complexities of the Middle East, with a particular focus on Palestine.

  5. Participation in Global Policy Discussions

    Khouri has contributed to global policy discussions on Palestine, serving as a member of various academic and policy institutions, including the Brookings Institution Task Force on US Relations with the Islamic World.

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