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Feb 2022
24m 19s

Women building peace: Colombia

Bbc World Service
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An ex-Farc fighter talks about her struggle to integrate into Colombian society after she laid down arms five years ago. Leading women peace builders discuss whether the historic 2016 peace accord delivered on its promises to help women and communities across the country.

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