Salam Shabab Named Finalist in Prix Jeunesse International | United States Institute of Peace

Salam Shabab Named Finalist in Prix Jeunesse International | United States Institute of Peace

Salam Shabab is a TV program for peacebuilding with children as part of the efforts to rebuild post-conflict Iraq. Children's programming is always a tricky business, but particularly so when conflict is part of the setting. In essence, the program follows Iraqi youth from across six provinces of the country as they make their own films about their lives, meet their challenges and try to have a voice in an era when we listen less often than we might to the contributions that are possible when we allow the space for them.

We'll be looking forward to June 2012 when many programs will compete alongside Salam Shabab in Munich as fellow finalists for the Prix Jeunesse International, a prize given every two years for the best in children's programming supporting the voices and views of children, with an eye toward culture promotion and expression, and an appreciation for other cultures.

Congratulations, Salam Shabab!