Tackling Abuse from Authorities & those Serving in Uniform Conference

On Friday 25th October 2024, I co-hosted the Tackling Abuse from Authorities & those Serving in Uniform Conference International Women’s Conference with Ms Afiffa Shah, Founder of EBE Connect Consultants. This private invitation-only event was for individuals with lived experience of abuse by someone in uniform, both in the UK & internationally to share their stories …

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PAVE Conference 2023

We hope you enjoyed the 2023 PAVE Conference on Wednesday 1st November at De Montfort University. If you are reading this then you took the time to speak with us on our stand – thank you! Next steps If you wish to take up a volunteering role with the Parallel Lives Network please go to our …

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Network Member Profile: SDG16 Academic Impact Hub

We are always striving to identify new Members that can contribute knowledge to share with ALL our Network Members. So we are pleased to announce that Mark Charlton – Associate Director of Sustainable Development Goal Impact/Net Zero Research Theme Director at De Montfort University, has joined the Parallel Lives Network representing the United Nations Academic …

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Event Review: Turn Up The Volume

On Friday 11th February 2022 as part of Children’s Mental Health Week, the Parallel Lives Network hosted a 5-hour live-streamed newsroom around the theme of Movement, in partnership with WACIT (World Awareness of Children In Trauma). The newsroom connected young adults from the UK, Turkey, Brazil & Pakistan who showcased the work they are involved …

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DocXplorers Series: Dodge Billingsley

The DocXplorers Series involves John Coster interviewing industry practitioners and issue experts from across the Parallel Lives Network’s Members and supporters. Next up is Dodge Billingsley discussing his trips made to Ukraine between 2001-2004 and the current tensions in the region. Dodge is the director of Combat Films and Research, an independent media company. He is also the editor and a …

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DocXplorers Series: Dr Paul Reilly

The DocXplorers Series involves John Coster interviewing industry practitioners and issue experts from across the Parallel Lives Network’s Members and supporters. Next up is Dr Paul Reilly discussing his recent ‘100 images from the Troubles in Northern Ireland’ Instagram project. He is the Researcher in Residence at the Documentary Media Centre – this interview forms part of our ongoing series for …

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