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Chantal Lebrat. In addition, former delegate of the International Red Cross, exhibits and sells on Saturday, August 16, around twenty paintings inspired by twenty years of mission in war areas (Bosnia, Chechnya, Ukraine). For example, Why did she swap humanitarian work for animal protection? Similarly, Her novel “The Taiga affair” which she will dedicate during the exhibition. Furthermore, reveals the meaning
Chantal Lebrat often says: “From humanitarian to animal protection, there is only one step: the same observation – same fight. Nevertheless, Originally from Chambon-sur-Lignon, this silver medalist in national defense has, in its genes, the protection of oppressed. However, His grandfather. Similarly, Samuel Lebrat, resistant from the start, whose photo adorns one of chambon-sur-lignon: it exhibits sells its the signs of the museum place of memory, is undoubtedly not unrelated. Nevertheless, “I think I have inherited this visceral commitment to protect the oppressed of my grandfather Samuel. Therefore, which I have never known, but always admired through my father’s stories. Meanwhile, His courage as a hairy, fire soldier and resistant has always impressed me. Nevertheless, »»
During a long career in war areas-notably for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). but also as an officer in the French army-, she rubbed shoulders with civil or irregular armies. ICRC delegate. she reminded them of the rules of international humanitarian law (IHI) in other words the Geneva conventions protecting civilians, prisoners and people out of combat.
True “instant war”
“In Chechnya, I took advantage of our seminars on DIH to chat with young Russian soldiers. Worried. they were waiting for the next generation, but the association of chambon-sur-lignon: it exhibits sells its mothers of soldiers blocked the railways in Rostov-sur-le-Don to prevent the departure of new convoys. Suddenly, their mission continued indefinitely and their morale was at the bottom. Every day, they lost a comrade. »»
One of the paintings on display. sold this Saturday evokes this feeling of deliverance when the called the called finally leave the theater of operations. Others describe what remains of a building after an attack. the resignation of civilians in the face of an unploded shell, planted in the ground, which has become the perch of a hen. Some were presented at the International Red Cross. Red Crescent Museum in Geneva; Others relate events never brought to the attention of the French public …
These works are moments seized on the spot. real “instant war”, testifying to the reality of conflicts: Bosnia, Armenia, Karabakh, Chechnya, Kosovo, Ossétie, Iraq, Kirghizstan … “All recall how much it is dramatic chambon-sur-lignon: it exhibits sells its to push nations to kill each other to serve simple political. financial interests. Managing ethnic or religious antagonisms by the sole way of dialogue, ”she underlines.
She protects animals today
If her multiple sclerosis had not progressed, gradually limiting her walking perimeter, Chantal Lebrat would undoubtedly be on mission today in the Middle East, working on the protection of civilians. The handicap, however, forced him to adapt this visceral need to protect oppressed to his new possibilities. So she turned to the animal.
While completing a veterinary auxiliary training, she wrote “the Taiga affair”, a real plea in favor of dogs. “Domestic animals are like civilian populations in wartime: vulnerable. subject to the cruelty of men and the absence of truly dissuasive sanctions. “The Taiga affair” brings really radical solutions. »»
His novel will also be sold and dedicated during the event.
Practical info
Saturday August 16 chambon-sur-lignon: it exhibits sells its – 5 p.m.
244 chemin du Vermillon 43400 Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
Park outside the property. Cross the park to the birch grove and follow the arrow “Atelier”.
Telephone: 06 74 54 04 84
Chambon-sur-lignon: it exhibits sells its
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