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Walking With Life - The Birth of a Human Rights Movement in Africa

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Producer(s)	Kenny Mann
Director(s)	Kenny Mann
Release Date	2010
Work In Progress	No
Runtime	39 min
Format(s)	none
Language(s)	English
Youth Media	No

Film Description

Three films on one DVD, or available separately:

Walking With Life – The Birth of a Human Rights Movement in Africa – 39mns

Punctuated by the songs of a griot or oral historian, this film – shot entirely on location in Senegal - pulses to the
dramatic beat of traditional theatre, music and dance. These tools are used by Tostan, an award-winning NGO, to
help people discover their human rights and the meaning of democracy. Their new learning inspires participants
to re-examine ancient customs, such as female genital cutting and forced early marriage. Health and hygiene,
community resources, environmental issues and girls’ education are all scrutinized through the lens of human rights.
As positive social changes sweep the country, the people of Senegal rejoice in triumph. Whisked from the placid villages of the
Casamance to the harsh desert of the Fouta and the teeming streets of Dakar, viewers are eye-witnesses to the empowerment
of people through human rights education.

TOSTAN: Building Partnerships Through
Human Rights Education 32:13mns

This is the companion film that 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 Islamic leaders and respect for traditional culture are at the root of Tostan’s success as a model for human rights education.

HUMAN RIGHTS CITIES: Paths To Peace – 16:00mns

Twenty-one cities around the world, including Rosario, Argentina; Graz, Austria; and Korogocho, Kenya, have made a commitment to run all social, political, economic and cultural aspects of city life according to human rights. The film documents the process in
Thies, Senegal, and in Washington, D.C.

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Last Updated On:	April 16, 2010

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