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From: Charlotte Fraser, Peace Direct <charlott...@peacedirect.org>
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 at 7:09 PM
Subject: Stories of peace from DR Congo, and other news from March
To: Jean-Francois <elisabet...@gmail.com>


Peace Direct blog round up
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Dear Jean-Francois,

This month on the Peace Direct blog: see how we celebrated International Women's Day, find out how you can meet world renowned peace activist Gulalai Ismail, check out Rob's run across America and read the latest stories from our work supporting local people to build peace in DR Congo. 

Catch up here.

 

Julienne's story: escaping the war in DR Congo 

With your support, we are working with ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances to stop war destroying lives. Julienne is one of these people. This is her story.

Read Julienne's story

International Women's Day 2017

Every day around the world, women suffer and lives are destroyed because of war. But this is only half the story.

For International Women's Day we shared some inspiring stories of women taking bold action in their communities to stop war, stand up for women’s rights, and build a more peaceful future – for everyone.

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Meet Gulalai Ismail: the woman standing up to violent extremism 
In a place where lives are shattered by violence and militants rule the streets, one woman took it upon herself to stand up for women’s rights and challenge the power of the Taliban. Flying from her home in Pakistan to talk first-hand about her experiences, hear Gulalai Ismail speak in Oxford on Wednesday 19 April, 5pm.
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In pictures: celebrating community radio in DR Congo
We offer a glimpse into a thriving network of community radio clubs in eastern DR Congo. Scroll through the photo series from photographer Greg Funnell to see how the local radio is saving lives and building livelihoods in the region.
View the photo series
 
Rob's story: running across America to fundraise for Peace Direct
This is a story of miles, sweat, and a great number of cultural references. This is the story of Rob Pope, a man who decided to cross America with nothing but his own two feet, and one or two pairs of trainers.
Read the full story
Warm wishes, 

Charlotte Fraser

Digital Communications Officer
Peace Direct 

 
 
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