Mr. Deighan, now retired, was a keystone figure in La Châtaigneraie, managing over 400 guest speakers. This article includes some of the important lessons he shared with us over his 20 years at the school.
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Real Talk on Peace in Gaza | Unapologetic: The Third Narrative
Amira Mohammad, co-host of podcast ‘Unapologetic: The Third Narrative’, along with her producer Evelyn Uzan, provide insightful and refreshingly down-to-earth takes on the conflict in Gaza and what the direction is for a long-term peace and reconciliation in the Middle East.
Breaking the Boundaries between Environmental Justice and Human Rights with Kumi Naidoo
La Chât is incredibly grateful to have welcomed former Green Peace and Amnesty International director Kumi Naidoo to share his inspiring story in fighting for the climate on 17/02/2025. Thank you for joining us in celebrating Ecolint’s centenary.
Emmanuel Jal : From War Child to Musician for Peace and Healing
Many thanks to South-Sudanese-Canadian activist, musician and actor Emmanuel Jal for visiting our school on 30/10/2024 to talk about his experiences.
The Untold Story of Rape as a War Crime
The rape of women during wartime has occurred throughout history. This act of crime is said to be “unfortunate but inevitable”, according to Britannica. But what could have lead humanity to believing that these destructive and traumatic actions are ‘normal’?
Ian Shaw on his experience as a jazz music player and refugee activist
Many thanks to Ian Shaw for this wonderful interview! Interviewers: Harper Park and Andrea Papacotsia Filming/Editing: Benjamin Berkley
Anti-violence activist Alison Cope on the importance of education on youth knife crime
article by Katerina Schneider Y12 Following the tragic loss of her son Joshua in 2013, who died at the age … More