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Fleur Ravensbergen talks to terrorists. Since the age of twenty-five, she has been mediating armed conflicts around the world, aiming to achieve peace -- or at least a reduction in violence. This is her life's work, starting as a co-founder of an Amsterdam-based NGO and continuing independently today. Ravensbergen has been involved in conflicts ranging from Basque Country, facilitating the disarmament of ETA, to Northern Ireland, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka, and beyond.
Written as a personal narrative, Disarmed takes readers into Ravensbergen's world -- revealing the intricacies of her work, detailing her successes and failures, and reflecting on the impact this challenging career has had on her personal life. This is a book about facing fears, the perseverance required to continue, and the unsettling question of whether we all have the capacity for violence. Ultimately, it aims to serve as a source of encouragement for anyone who wants to make a difference, whether on a global scale or within their own community.
"If there is one thing I have learned in all these years, other than the fact that the world is a big bloody mess, it is that more is possible than you could ever dare to imagine."
Fleur Ravensbergen
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