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Nicola Sansom

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Leeds 'Die-In' for an Arms Trade Treaty

More than one person dies every minute from armed violence. An Arms Trade Treaty would control the shamefully unregulated small weapons trade, but only if it's as robust as possible. Students and Leeds residents have been campaigning at their MPs to get David Cameron to show stronger support for arms regulation. Recently they held a flashmob at Leeds University Union to highlight this hugely important issue. It was 'eye-catching'...

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How many midwives does it take to save two (or more) lives?

Just one. One trained medical practitioner who is there to offer help, guidance and support through the profound and challenging experience of bringing new life into the world. No mother should have to risk her life or that of her unborn baby by going through childbirth without expert care. Yet every year 48 million women give birth without the support of someone with recognised midwifery skills. The consequences of this...

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