African Views (AV) Teleforum Broadcast

The Host of the African Health Dialogues, Regina Askia Williams (in New York) will be joined by Diana Childs (in London) – producer of the documentary film, “Silence is not golden,” and other rape victims around the world to discuss the duty and responsibility of disclosure of rape and sexual violence. Everyone knowledgeable or interested in the topic is invited to weigh in on the conversation.  You can call in via Skype or phone from anywhere in the world to listen in or contribute to the discussion.Here is a preview of Silence is Not Golden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6C2xdUTe34&feature=youtu.beEvent Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/884832161613142/ Anti Violence Against Women Act (AVAWA) is an initiative of African Views Organization. African Views is in consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC.http://bit.ly/support_AVAWAHappy Women Entrepreneurship Day

An Important Nigerian Independence Day Event (October 1st, 12 PM EST)“Nigerian Diaspora Tele-Forum”An Initiative Endorsed by Ambassador Habu.Please be informed that the petition to host regular meetings with the Diaspora representatives and the Nigeria consulate abroad was approved by Ambassador Habib Habu before he left office. We are now in the process of integrating the program as an adopted policy. This is one of the reasons we will be having the first Nigerian Diaspora Teleforum on October 1st, 2015 to mark the Nigerian Independence Day.  The forum will serve as a preparation towards the actual launching of the Nigerian Diaspora Forum scheduled to take place on October 31st, 2015 at the Nigeria Consulate in New York. We ask for your support and solidarity in our collective effort to transform Nigeria in becoming a nation that reflects the true value of its best citizens.Once the program goes live, listeners will see a Skype icon appear next to the guest call-in number, which they need to click on. This will ask listeners to log into an account or to register for a listener account. Once they do, they will need to follow the prompts to call in..The Nigerian Diaspora Forum is an initiative of African Views OrganizationFacilitated in partnership between African Views and NiDO NYAV tele-forum is an efficient way to connect required intelligence for specific purpose across the world in real-time. The platform also enables general participation in important forums and discussions allowing intellectual and experiential contribution towards the common good and shared concerns.

In an effort to build consensus across the Global African Diaspora around strategies for cooperating and coordinating, CFA collaborates with African Views to facilitate a conference call of Diaspora leaders in the Western Hemisphere, as part of the 2015 Ronald H. Brown African Affairs Series.  While time, distance and travel resources have proven to be significant obstacles in the coordination of Diaspora in support of Africa, this effort can bridge the gap, by holding the first of several conference calls of Diaspora leaders around the globe to open and strengthen dialogue. SESSION I: 9:00 am – 10:00TITLE: Strategies to Address the Healthcare Infrastructure Challenges in AfricaKeynote Speaker:  Allen A. Herman, M.B., Ch.B, Ph.D.Dr. Allen Herman is an epidemiologist and public health physician. He was the founding Dean of the National School of Public Health, Medical University of Southern Africa of the Republic of South Africa.SESSION II: 10:00 am – 11:00 amTITLE: Promoting STEM in AfricaKeynote Speaker:  Nkem Khumbah, Ph.D.Mathematics lecturer at the University of MichiganCoordinator of the STEM-Africa Initiative at the University of MichiganExecutive Curator at the NEFSESSION III 11:00 am – 12:00 amTITLE: Engaging and Mobilizing the Diaspora Keynote Speaker: Barryl A. Biekman, Ph.D.Netherland Statesman, Social Scientist with expertise on Global African AffairsCivil Society Representative on International Decade for People of African DescentAt the United NationsHOST Hermine G. Zossoungbo Ph.D. (abd)/ (African Immigrants)Founder and President of African Immigrant, is a Sociologist and Cultural Anthropologist and expert on African immigrant/African diaspora and African Women and gender issues. 

We surmise that cultural homogeneity is on its way to extinction, and that the recognition of cultural diversity has become the new global tradition. However, cultural diversity is just the first step, and incomplete without harmony or congruence between people of different cultures. Cultural harmony shows the possibility of how one culture relates to another and how a person relates to the society. Every one of us has a cultural background and often times we must relate with people of other cultures, beliefs, and races within our society or other society when we travel. Sometimes bad laws are made, such as the anti-gay laws in Africa, or police brutality in the USA, Xenophibia, creed, class, racism, political feud,  and claims that one culture is superior or chosen by God over another. These creates negative cultivated dependences which pervade our ability or interest to co-exist peacefully. Look no where else than unto yourself to change the paradigm.  We invite you to join this conversation and share your views or tell the story of how you use your ability or knowledge to extend friendship and encourage harmony between peoples that are different to you?If you could change one thing for the better what would it be? Please join us in this casual dialogue live by calling int ot he teleforum Phone: 760-283-0850 Skype: AfricanviewsDate: 05/30/2015Time: 12:00 P.M. EST

 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC OF DISCUSSION:Is Nigeria Heading Towards Deconstruction or Reconstruction? We are inviting you to join the conversation between Nigerians at home and abroad as we collectively explore the “State of the Nigeria’s Union.” We welcome debates, opinions and analysis from pundits representing all political parties, as well as regional, cultural, and circular perspectives.The pressing questions are: Is Nigeria heading towards deconstruction or reconstruction?Diaspora Nigerians are among the best and brightest on the world’s stage but they do not have the privilege to vote in Nigeria elections because the Nigerian government does not currently grant voting rights to its citizens abroad.It is time for Nigerians worldwide to have a genuine conversation about the country they want. We hope this will provide an opportunity to weigh in on this very important election.Join the conversation on AV Teleforums.Follow us as we take the conversation to the streets of New York City on Friday night.The World is listening!