Uncover the inspiring stories of bravery and activism in the face of war with this powerful collection of essays and poems. Written by the front-line protestors at the Russian Embassy in Dublin, this book takes you on a journey of hope and courage as fifty determined individuals come together to stand against Russias unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. They show their unwavering commitment to a better world through peaceful protests and daily pickets. Dive into their personal stories as they open up their hearts and share their experiences, illuminating the true meaning of human solidarity and the importance of taking action. Be moved and inspired by their bravery, and discover the power of the human spirit to make a difference in the world.All royalties from the sale of the Anthology will be donated to Ukrainian Action, a not-for-profit organisation registered in Ireland (CRO #718898), whose aim is to help Ukrainians in need and foster Irish-Ukrainian friendship.I recommend this Anthology to anyone interested in or concerned about democracy, justice, and the right to demonstrate and protest.Gerasko Larysa - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to IrelandThis is a beautiful and moving collection bursting with solidarity and compassion for the people of Ukraine. Roisin Ingle - JournalistThis anthology represents a powerful expression of Irelands solidarity with Ukraine and its people. Peter Sheridan Playwright, Director and Author
***LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION***IN SEPTEMBER 2022, in response to the death of Mahsa Jina Amini in police custody, after being arrested and beaten for not wearing her hijab properly, thousands of Iranians - mostly women - took to the streets in one of the countrys largest uprisings in decades: the Woman, Life, Freedom movement.Despite the threat of imprisonment or death for her work as a journalist, Fatemeh Jamalpour joined the throngs of people fighting to topple Irans religious extremist regime. Meanwhile, Nilo Tabrizy was covering the protests from New York, knowing that spotlighting the brutality of the Iranian government meant she would not be able to safely return to her birth country.Though they had only met once, united by sisterhood and shared purpose, Nilo and Fatemeh corresponded constantly as they worked to shed light on what was happening on the ground. For the Sun After Long Nights is their extraordinary and deeply moving chronicle of the spirit and legacy of this historic movement, as well as the history, geopolitics and influences that led to this pivotal moment.