John Lehman (1942- )

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Hemmed in by restrictions in many parts of the world, the tobacco empire nevertheless continues to expand. Dinyar Godrej explores the contradictions.

Between a rock and a hard place
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Bertrand Russell
(1872-1970), British philosopher and pacifist

Leon Trotsky (1879-1940 )
Russian revolutionary

Stevie Smith (1902-71)
British poet

Nelson Mandela (1918- )
Powerful words from South Africa’s first black President

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945)
A speechmark on fascism

Elie Wiesel (born 1928)
A quote from his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech

Poetry Slam in Zimbabwe

The House of Hunger poetry slam held in Zimbabwe in 2006, and organised by the Pamberi Trust, showcased young artists performing inspirational work on issues from corporate power to child soldiers. The video features four of the poets.
Published by Pambazuka News.

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Iranian women speak out

3 March 2007, London. Women's rights activists marched through the English capital last week to celebrate International Women's Day with a protest against the misogyny of the Islamic regime in Iran and the threat of invasion by the US. Hear the voices of Iranian feminists Azar and Leila Parnian and the sounds of the demonstration as it passed through the heart of the city. Click here to learn more about the campaign.
Produced by Heidi Bachram.

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