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New films illuminate the challenges and achievements of the PWS community

New films illuminate the challenges and achievements of the PWS community

by Nora McNairney | Sep 13, 2021 | Blog

As part of our work celebrating IPWSO’s 30th Anniversary in 2021, we asked members of the global PWS community to make films to highlight the challenges they face, as well as the achievements and developments that are happening around the world.  We hope you...

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