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99 words for Peace Day

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Join renowned broadcaster Fergal Keane and other distinguished guests on the eve of Peace Day to reflect on the question: “If you had breath for no more than 99 words, what would they be?”

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    21 August 2012
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    Peace Direct
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Join renowned broadcaster Fergal Keane, Turkey’s most widely read novelist Elif Shafak, human rights activist Helen Bamber and performance poet Inua Ellams on the eve of Peace Day to reflect on the question:

“If you had breath for no more than 99 words, what would they be?”

Hear their answers and more from among the 99 who responded to film-maker Liz Gray’s request – and bring your own. Now collected in the popular book 99 words. 99 pence from the sale of each copy goes to Peace Direct.

This evening of celebration is hosted by Scilla Elworthy co-founder of Peace Direct, with contributions from Stéphane Cornicard and Joan Walker.

September 20th, 7pm – 9pm. Doors open 6.30pm
Tickets are on sale here at £10 – concessions £8. Ticket includes glass of wine.
The Mosaic Rooms, 226 Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0SW

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