Network for Peace

Organised by Granta, featuring award-winning author and journalist, Janine di Giovanni. and ex-BBC Correspondent, ex-Amnesty International, journalist and author Frances Harrison.
With readings and conversation focused on the Syrian and Sri Lankan conflicts moderated by Granta deputy editor Ellah Allfrey, this event explores the ethics of venturing into war zones, the line between truth and fiction and how to tell the stories of war

For five years, Alma was a member of the Maras, one of the most violent gangs in Guatemala. In a country undermined by violence, Alma is typical of her generation, growing up in a world where laws and justice were flouted with impunity. Award winning e-producer Alexandre Brachet will give a live presentation of his new multiplatform production Alma a Tale of Violence.

It has been nearly 12 years since the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, and 2013 is set to be a defining year in the country’s recent history. Join author and award-winning journalist Christina Lamb, Afghan American author Tamim Ansary and others, in a discussion chaired by the BBC's David Loyn to look at what the year ahead holds for Afghans and foreign troops stationed in the country.

Peace News Summer Camp is an inclusive, democratically-run five-day experience-in-miniature of the kind of world we are trying to bring about.

Walk in Peace: A little bit of peace, starting with yourself – the first Sunday of every month. Please join us in a slow, silent walk in peace for peace.

Meet by ‘Speakers Corner Café’, just south of Speaker’s Corner, Hyde Park (Marble Arch tube), at 10.55am to start walking at 11.00am, returning to starting point at 12 noon.

With Pat Gaffney of Pax Christi, who returned from a visit to Israel/Palestine in November. Incorporating the Network for Peace AGM.