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Tostan: Building Partnerships Through Human Rights Education

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Producer(s)	Kenny Mann
Director(s)	Kenny Mann
Release Date	2010
Work In Progress	No
Runtime	32 min
Format(s)	none
Language(s)	English
Youth Media	No

Film Description

African dance, drama, debate and song are tools are used by Tostan, an award-winning NGO based in Dakar, Senegal, to help people discover their human rights and the meaning of democracy. These teachings inspire participants to re-examine ancient customs, such as female genital cutting and forced early marriage. Health and hygiene, community resources, environmental issues, discrimination and girls’ education are all scrutinized through the lens of human rights.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS illuminates Tostan’s profound philosophy after more than thirty years of field experience in several African countries, as illustrated by the program in Senegal and Guinea. Consultation with religious, community and political leaders and respect for traditional culture are at the root of Tostan’s success as a model for human rights education.

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Last Updated On:	April 21, 2010

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Related Issues	Economic Justice, Poverty, Environment, Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Family & Society, Gender/Women, Reproductive Rights, Violence against women, Health/Health Advocacy, Women's Health, Human Rights, International, Africa, Politics/Government, Legal Reform, Religious Freedom