The “Dream Deferred” Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Middle East

Entrants must be 25 years old or younger as of the contest deadline: March 31, 2006. Entrants must reside in Arab League member states, Iran, or the United States. Essays should be at least 600 words, but no longer than 2,000 words. Use footnotes when citing other sources, but do not include footnotes in your word count. Winners will receive a $2,000 prize.

Essay questions:
- Why should Americans help civil rights reformers in the Middle East?
- How can you as an individual support the struggle for civil rights in the Middle East?
- What might the future look like if Americans partner effectively with Middle Eastern reformers?

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