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International charity ActionAid has been working with refugee communities in northern Uganda,

helping women heal from gender-based violence. Women like Monica from South Sudan, who found a

safe space to recover from her trauma and learn leadership skills.

Monica now helps empower other women too.

Now I can stand talking front of people, even talk in front of men without fear, telling them that this is right, this is wrong.

This winter, help ActionAid provide life-saving services and support to refugee women and

girls as they heal, learn, work and thrive.

Just £20 could cover the daily fee of a counsellor supporting survivors of violence.

To discover more about Monica's journey or to donate, visit actionaid.org.uk forward slash podcast.

Last week, on a bright, clear October morning, Guardian reporter Matt Weaver headed down to the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

It was the day of Matthew Hardy's court appeal.

Locked on my bike, went through security and into the court.

As we mentioned in the series, Matthew was in the process of appealing that nine-year prison sentence for stalking and harassment that he was given back in January at Chester Crown Court. Towards the end of making the series

that leave to appeal was granted and a couple of weeks after the podcast came out, a hearing date was set.

Matthew Hardy and his lawyer were hoping to see that nine-year sentence reduced to bring

forward the date that he'll be able to walk out of prison.

I'm series producer Lucy Hoff, stepping into Shirin's shoes to bring you an update on this story.

You're listening to Can I Tell You a Secret?

Thank you so much for joining us.

No problem.

I caught up with Matt Weaver the day after the appeal.

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