Career
After the September 11 attacks on the United States, Simon Cohen founded global tolerance to combat what he saw as irresponsible reporting on Muslims. The communication agency describes its mission as the use of PR and communications to harness the power of the media for positive social change. Cohen believes firmly in the power of faith, and has described its potential to help people in a range of situations.
Simon has since conducted media consultancy for the Dalai Lama, the Prince of Wales, Rajmohan Gandhi (grandson of the Mahatma), the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, among others.
Cohen has spoken at symposia such as the Caux Conference, Martin Luther King International Chapel, Council on American Islamic Relations, and John Marshall Law School’s Media Perceptions of Islam. He has spoken on media ethics and on religion in the media at international events including the Economic Forum in Poland and the World Spirit Forum in Arosa.
Cohen serves as media advisor and on the steering committee for the International Communications Forum, which promotes the ethical role of the media in society.
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