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Syria is rarely out of the headlines. The EU鈥檚 decision not to extend an embargo on supplying arms to opposition rebel fighters marks a new stage in a conflict that last听month witnessed one of its bloodiest days. Liesl Gerntholtz, Women鈥檚 Rights Director at the organisation , talks to Jane Garvey about the impact on the lives of women and calls for a broad response from the international community in supporting them, beyond focusing on sexual violence.

A听child is most likely to be bullied at school just after lunch finishes or just before the bell rings at the end of the day. The 鈥� backed by the has launched the听.听Although aimed specifically at helping autistic children we find out how it can help听 reduce bullying for all pupils.

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What do we really know about the effects of pornography? It鈥檚 a question that researchers have been trying to answer for decades - now with an added urgency as pornography has become so much easier to access online. Analysis on Radio 4 is examining the evidence for an upcoming programme. Analysis presenter, Jo Fidgen, joins Jane Garvey to tell us more, and to ask for listeners鈥� experiences.

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Lorraine Hunt Lieberson was an American mezzo-soprano who was known for her emotionally intense performances. Tonight (Monday) the are holding a tribute concert for听her at the Royal Festival Hall. Martin Kelly, Viola player for the Orchestra and Susannah Waters, former soprano and friend of Lieberson discuss her life and work.

Surgeons save lives, but Nancy is a special kind of surgeon. A new novel 鈥淒irty Work鈥� by Gabriel Weston tells the story of her character鈥檚 appearance before the General Medical Council following a mistake in the operating theatre and explores what it means to be a听 female doctor who performs terminations.

Dirty Work by Gabriel Weston is out this week. Published by Jonathan Cape 鈥� The Random House Group.

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