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When working for the International Labour Organization, I read a passage from Heart of Darkness and asked where I had the lifted the work from and when did it relate to?

People said it referred to what we were dealing with now (circa 2014, just 11 years ago). When I pulled my old copy of the book from my bag, the anger was palpable at the inertia in addressing the problems and challenges we faced for people being able to realise their Rights

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Paul James Crook
Paul James Crook

Written by Paul James Crook

Possibilities in mind, body & spirit opened by being in Fragile States: countries & inside my own head. Exploring one’s self & community Challenging boundaries

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