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Peace Laureates

Season 2 | 6m 35s

Three women hold the title of 2019 Peace Laureates in San Antonio: . Rebecca Flores, who has spent most of her adult life championing for worker’s rights; Nickie Valdez, who works for the LGBTQ community in the Catholic Church; and Patricia Castillo, who has tackled domestic violence issues for decades. All three had to learn to lead and make a difference.

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Discover the story of a courageous women’s movement that formed the first Intifada.
In 1987 during the first Intifada, imprisoned Palestinian women form a bond.
An all-female Bangladeshi police unit trains for a year-long UN peacekeeping mission.
Appalachian elder, Mary Jane Wysor, shares her views with Blue Ridge PBS on building peace
Dr. Grace Edwards talks with Blue Ridge PBS about the strength of Appalachian women.
Eman Abdelrahman, a student at Virginia Tech, shares what peace means to her.
Egyptian native and single mom Mai Dahshan shares her thoughts on living in peace.
Presbyterian pastor Linda Dickerson shares her definition of peace with Blue Ridge PBS.
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