Phyllis Muhammad's Page

What motivated you to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

I have desired to play a role in peace and conflict resolution since high school, when I became acutely aware of religious and racial disparities in the world. The instant impetus for joining/rejoining the network is impelled by Karen Armstrong's Charter of Compassion initiative and Ft. Hood's recent dispiriting disaster.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself (no more than 3 paragraphs)

I'm a native New Yorker--from whence comes my ability as a multicultural synthesizer who is empathetic cross-culturally. Besides being a Harvard-trained legal professional, I was immersed in the culture of an international organization for more than 10 years and thus am accustomed to working across cultures. Finally, I am passionate about the recognition of human dignity and human rights, especially the right to education and information access.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you have direct and significant expertise

the Islamic world

What is your current country of residence?

United States

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

international human rights law

How many years professional experience do you have?

6-10

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise?

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Human Rights

Which are your primary skills areas?

Advocacy, Research, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Classical Islamic political philosophy