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'People Not War'

'People Not War' - Ep 5: Melina Villeneuve on Demilitarising Education & Taking Up Space

Season 1, Ep. 5

'People Not War’ is a podcast brought to you by Campaign Against Arms Trade. 


Hosted by writer, producer and campaigner Siana Bangura, in each episode we catch up with campaigners, activists, community organisers, and all-round inspirational people working to end the international arms trade and other intersecting issues.


In this episode Siana is in conversation with Researcher, Podcaster, and Campaigner Melina Villeneuve of Demilitarise Education. 


** Episode Content Warning: **

TW: Details of state violence and racialised policing 

TW: Graphic details of experiences of war & rape in Eastern Congo (from 26.15 - 27.54)


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Team:


Producer & Host - Siana Bangura


Technical Producer & Sound Designer - Justine Luaba


Artwork by Letty Wilson

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