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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The previous issue of Desert
Dawn (DD) demonstrated the
remarkable efforts of the students
as they presented sensitive topics
in our society so as to increase
awareness in our community. As
a result, the new issue continues
to push boundaries in order to
meet higher expectations of a
larger reading audience.
We would like to thank the DD
team, the Applied Communications
Department, and DWC’s Management
for always encouraging
the students to express their
opinions freely without censorship.
Your feedback is very important
to us; if you have any comments
please feel free to contact us:
Email: desert.dawn@hct.ac.ae
Telephone: +97142089530
Please note that the DD team will
not make any effort to respond
to comments made by anonymous
individuals. DD encourages
professional and transparent
communication with all members
of society.
Enjoy the new issue!
Hessa Al Hamadi
Reem Ahli
DD Editors
Dear Hessa and Reem,
I write to congratulate you as the Editors of the latest edition of Desert
Dawn. Over many years I have read lots of issues of DD, but this one I read
from cover to cover, then put on my shelf to keep for future reference. You
handled some very strong topics, frankly and eloquently. Well done. In
addition, well done on your very powerful graphic on page 6, which starts
the cover story on female circumcision with the right amount of horror
and personal grief. Congratulations on a fantastic issue
Francis Matthew -Editor at Large-Gulf News
I have just read the new edition of DD and wanted to congratulate you on
being courageous enough to tackle subjects which have been taboo. The
result of keeping them taboo is that enormous harm is done when things
are kept secret and are not therefore open for discussion and re-evaluation.
Because something is cultural does not mean it should not be discussed.
The article on female circumcision was excellent and long overdue.
Chris Richards
I read and was very impressed with the recent DD, with its articles on
female circumcision and other sensitive topics. The article on female
circumcision was particularly well-written, had personal and controversial
information not generally available, and showed the “other side”-
women who support it.
Daniel J. Greenwald -Chadbourne & Parke LLC
I was delighted to receive the latest copy of DD at my office today. Thank
you so much for including me on the mailing list. I have already read the
articles on female circumcision and about decisions that girls are only
allowed to make once they’re married. Again DD is teaching me about
a variety of issues young Emiratis are dealing with and about the diverse
opinions and perspectives that enrich these discussions. Well done! Please
pass on my congratulations to the DD team.
Adela Acevedo-Project Manager – Institutional Management & Governance
The Executive Council
Well done people, you should be honored for this issue. I believe the
reporter of the Bedoon article put in a lot of effort to find good sources
to stop the spread of false information about this topic. She enlightened
many people who read this article, especially me. I really think she should
be awarded for this article. Also, other articles were amazing like Fatal
traditions, I smoked, Shhhh…don’t tell!, Driving with attitude, Dear women
drivers, The husband with the magic wand, and Me, my mother and trust.
They are all brilliant, articulate, and very organized.
Maryam Nasib -Chemical analyst- Dubai Central Labortory Department
SultanAlQassemi
What you won’t read in the local press: Young Emirati women talk about
their circumcision http://bit.ly/fAPduC PDF (from page 6)
antoniacarver
Gutsiest UAE mag: Dubai Women’s College’s Desert Dawn on female
circumcision, bidoon... http://bit.ly/fAPduC PDF