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Bineta Diop among the world’s 100 most influential people

 News

Bineta Diop, Executive Director of our partner FAS, has been selected for this year’s TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. The list was published Fridat 22 April. We are delighted that her extraordinary work and her dedication …

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Mariella and Renee tell OK Magazine about their trip to Liberia

 In the Press, News

Close Friends Mariella Frostrup and Renee Zellweger visit Liberia to meet the women who are finally seeing an end to their suffering. ‘Their stories of loss brought great humility’ To read the full article published in OK Magazine on 19th …

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The GREAT Initiative Trip to Liberia

 Events, News

After months of preparation, on Monday 28th March, the trustees flew to Monrovia for this long-awaited trip to Liberia. We had the pleasure to be accompanied by Renee Zellweger, actress and friend of ours, Mary Robinson, ex-President of Ireland and President of the Mary …

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Mariella Frostrup reflects on why leaders should ‘Let women lead the way to peace in Africa’

 In the Press, News

‘They are uniquely placed to mediate in civil wars, so why aren’t we listening to them?’
Following our meetings with leading women’s groups in Monrovia, Mariella shares her views in this article published on Sunday 10 April 2011 in The Observer.

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Mariella Frostrup explains how Liberia Women Democracy Radio offers a lifeline to women

 In the Press, News

Radio Mama - A tiny station in Liberia offers a lifeline to women. LWDR 91.1FM.
The article was published in the Collector’s Edition of the New Stateman on 6th April 2011

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Mariella speaks up for women’s rights on International Women’s Day

 In the Press, News

Mariella argues that the fight for women’s rights is far from over in an article for The Observer, published as the world celebrates International Women’s Day on 8th March.

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