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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.

Tags
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
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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
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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.

Tags
Equal opportunities and diversity, Women and girls, Cultural leadership
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Date
06 March 2018 - 12:45

'The virus has not gone away' – four researchers discuss Zika

We spoke to four scientists working internationally to tackle the social impact of the disease and combat the virus itself across Brazil.

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Scientific research, Women and girls, Equal opportunities and diversity
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Date
05 March 2018 - 10:00

One woman's route to building a successful business in Yemen

Fatima (name changed) is a baker in Yemen. She talks about the particular challenges for women within Yemini society, and her route to building a successful business.

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Women and girls, Equal opportunities and diversity
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