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Sonny Swe
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09 July 2019 - 08:38

'Every story was censored' – Sonny Swe, publisher

Sonny Swe, CEO of Frontier Myanmar Weekly Magazine, talks about negotiating with the censorship board in Myanmar, and building a career before and after prison.

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Civil society Skills
Bettany with Ibrahim from Aleppo
Date
20 June 2019 - 07:32

'The story of history is a story of migration' – Bettany Hughes, historian

For World Refugee Day, we spoke with the historian, author and broadcaster Bettany Hughes about our connection with the objects we create, and their part in our sense of self and security.

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Cultural relations Security
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Date
07 June 2019 - 08:13

Myanmar's youth optimistic about their country's future

The British Council's Christine Wilson answers a few questions about attitudes among young adults in Myanmar, reported in the latest instalment of our Next Generation research series.

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Civil society Youth
Kirsty Logan
Date
24 May 2019 - 16:03

'Societies don't like the in-between' – Kirsty Logan, author

Novelist Kirsty Logan talks about the right to be who you are, women's sexuality, fairy tales, pop culture, beauty and writing.

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Literature Women and girls Fashion
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Date
17 May 2019 - 14:59

Cyber crime – a few ways to make yourself safer

Dr Jessica Barker is a cyber security expert and co-founder of the cyber security agency Cygenta.

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Technology Security
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Date
08 May 2019 - 17:01

What is transitional justice?

Noha Aboueldahab is a specialist in transitional justice, author, and fellow at the Brookings Doha Center. She tells us about her career, and why her work matters.

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Justice Conflict resolution Study in the UK
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Date
24 January 2019 - 15:41

How teachers, parents and carers can spot and prevent online grooming and radicalisation

David Wright, director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, talks about grooming and radicalisation, the signs to look out for, and steps for prevention that parents and teachers can take.

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Technology Education Civil society
Candice Mama wearing headphones and laughing
Date
21 September 2018 - 08:12

How I forgave the man who murdered my father

Candice Mama tells her story of life after her father's murder in apartheid-era South Africa, and education's role in building a just society. 

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Justice Conflict resolution Cultural leadership
Chess board
Date
19 September 2018 - 08:05

Conflict-affected countries are more optimistic about future peace than UK and US

The Peace Perceptions Poll 2018 asked 100,000 people in 15 countries about their views on conflict and peace. Christine Wilson, the British Council's Research Portfolio Lead, summarises.

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Civil society Justice Security
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Date
16 April 2018 - 12:12

How school-aged girls are influencing public policy in Lagos

Olaoluwa Abagun is a lawyer and and founder of Girl Pride Circle Initiative, a non-governmental organisation in Nigeria which advocates for girls’ rights.

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Equal opportunities and diversity Women and girls Cultural leadership
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