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VIDEO interview with the South African Ambassador to Norway Ms Beryl Rose Sisulu:

http://www.africanpress.me -South African Ambassador to Norway Ms Sisulu

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http://www.africanpress.me – Interview with Imam (Dr) Muhammad Daud Bojang at the FGM conference in Oslo 19.11.2011

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http://www.africanpress.me – Kenyan writer and poet Philo Ikonya reading a poem on the empowerment of women 19.11.2011

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Fatwa against FGM signatory Professor Yahya Amir from Somalia addressing the conference in Oslo

http://www.africanpress.me – Fatwa against FGM signatory Professor Yahya Amir from Somalia addressing the conference in Oslo on 19.11.2011

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Declaration

The final act at the conference was the presentation of the declaration on Fatwa against genital mutilation in an effort to eliminate the violation of women’s bodies world-wide.

VIDEO Presentation:

The Presentation of the declaration for signatures

http://www.africanpress.me – The Presentation of the declaration by PAWA’s Regina Adahada assisted by MKBK’s Fotou Dampha, Oslo 19.11.2011

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Discussion – Debate

After the signing ceremony of the Fatwa against FGM, the guest speakers sat in a row and engaged in an open discussion – debate with eager conference participants. Here below are three videos resulting from the panel session.

Video Part 1 of 3

http://www.africanpress.me – Questions to guest speakers at FGM conference, Oslo 19.11.2011 PART 1 of 3

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Video Part 2 of 3

http://www.africanpress.me – Questions to guest speakers at FGM conference, Oslo 19.11.2011 PART 2 of 3

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Video Part 3 of 3

http://www.africanpress.me – Questions to guest speakers at FGM conference, Oslo 19.11.2011 PART 3 of 3

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 Closing statement by PAWA’s Benter Adhiambo

 

http://www.africanpress.me – PAWA’s Vice President Benter Adhiambo closing the conference on FGM at Clarion Hotel Royal Christiana, Norway on 19th.11.2011

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• Oslo: Musician Willy Shanti quits as partner in Willys Bar – “unexpected saddening and dramatic end”

In the first Video using his first song Mr Shanti sending a clear message by singing the wordings – : Things can be replaced but – I see my light come shining from west and east – I say any day now I shall be released – I swear I see my reflection so high above this ROOF!

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in the same video, the second song Mr Tambourine – However, he tells his audience-  I am ready to go everywhere and yet There is no place I am going - I will be around and you will see me around because I will also be around in Oslo!

These are amazing words from a man who cherishes Live music!

http://www.africanpress.me – Musician Willy Shanti’s last performance at Willys Bar before quiting as a partner in the place on Monday 7th.November 2011

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Second video: Ugandan love song with good feelings and emotions

http://www.africanpress.me – Musician Willy Shanti performs at Willys Bar before quiting as a partner in the place on Monday 7th.November 2011

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Third video: The song – I am sad to say – I am on my way - I won’t be back for many a day, My heart is down  – my head is turning around – I want to go home!

http://www.africanpress.me – Musician Willy Shanti performs at Willys Bar before quiting as a partner in the place on Monday 7th.November 2011

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Fourth video: Parking and waving good-bye for good! Willy Shanti Parking his music instruments after his last performance at Willys Bar and quits as partner.

http://www.africanpress.me – Musician Willy Shanti performs at Willys Bar before quiting as a partner in the place on Monday 7th.November 2011

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