Animal Rights, Human Security, and Global Sustainability by Farah Siraj
- Angela Coppola
- Jun 7, 2020
- 1 min read
Speaker: Farah Siraj
Farah Siraj, world renowned musician and animal rights advocate, gives a talk with the theme of animal rights, human security, and global sustainability. This event will focus on the consequences of animal exploitation from an ethical, humanitarian, and environmental standpoint, exploring the ways in which our exploitation of animals affects the animals, humans, and our planet. The talk will also explore ways in which we can be part of the solution, and how we can extend our circle of compassion to nonhuman animals. Named Jordan's Musical Ambassadress, Farah Siraj balances a career that spans the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Farah has performed at some of the world's most prestigious platforms, including the United Nations, Nobel Prize Hall, World Economic Forum, The John F. Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and MTV. In recognition of her humanitarian efforts, Farah was invited to perform at the 2012 United Nations Humanitarian Awards in New York. In addition, Farah's music was played before the United Nations Security Council before passing a legislation regarding the genocide in Darfur. More recently she earned a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania focusing on animal rights, human security and global sustainability. Her hope is to raise awareness about the consequences of animal exploitation, and its detrimental effect on the animals, humans, and our planet.
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