Topic: Conflict

Fighting Suppression

Wai Hnin is an asylum seeker from Burma, who fled to England for the chance to study freely. Her father is a political prisoner in Burma, because of this she is constantly under threat in her homeland.

Fighting Suppression

Video length - 04.37

Published date - Aug 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Dictatorship To Democracy

Alois from Zimbabwe talks about his personal experiences in the country and gives his view on the reality behind the stories we hear from the press.

Dictatorship To Democracy

Video length - 03.06

Published date - Aug 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Human Rights: The Global Outlook

Eulette Ewart, a spokeswoman for Amnesty International, sets out their global vision for universal human rights. She explains how the organisation puts its beliefs into practice.

Human Rights: The Global Outlook

Video length - 03.51

Published date - Aug 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

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Norman Kember

Interview with former Iraq hostage Norman Kember who tells us his faith gave him the strength to put his beliefs on the line, thus risking death for what he believes in.

Norman Kember

Video length - 2.35

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Buddhism Can Solve It All

Tibetan monk Geshi Tashi Tsering explains the basic principles of Buddhism and how it can be used to promote peace.

Buddhism Can Solve It All

Video length - 03.02

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Freedom Vs Responsibility

Can all religions live together in peace? This video details the opinions of students and MPs regarding this issue.

Freedom Vs Responsibility

Video length - 01.49

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Loyalty To Queen Or God?

Imam Asim Hafiz, a Muslim Chaplain, debates whether it’s always possible to be loyal to your country and loyal to your religion as well.

Loyalty To Queen Or God?

Video length - 02.22

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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A New Kind Of War

How does modern warfare differ from that of the First World War? This film examines how we view the armed forces and asks: has society lost respect for the men and women fighting for our country?

A New Kind Of War

Video length - 03.57

Published date - Feb 2008

Keystage(s) - 3, 4 and 5

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War is Good for Some

The economist vs the psychiatrist on Peace and War. Viewpoints on the positive and negative aspects of wars.

War is Good for Some

Video length - 02.48

Published date - Feb 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Planet War

A representative of “Friends of the Earth” shares details about the damage that war causes to the environment. Weapons and chemicals used in warfare destroy wildlife and habitats, and could end up affecting the environment’s longterm recovery.