on Oct. 9th 2008, Wangari Maathai held this great speech at World Forum Lille opening session. First African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (in 2004), she is a Kenyan environmentalist known for her fight against deforestation. Mrs Wangari Maathai, in 1977, founded the Green Belt Movement and within its framework, already planted over 30 million trees! Through her commitment to environmental causes, she wishes to testify on the urgency and show that it is high time to recognize the impact of human activity on our environment.

Wangari Muta Mary Jo Maathai (1 April 1940 -- 25 September 2011) was a Kenyan environmental and political activist. She was educated in the United States at Mount St. Scholastica and the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the University of Nairobi in Kenya. In the 1970s, Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. In 1986, she was awarded the Right Livelihood Award, and in 2004, she became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace." Maathai was an elected member of Parliament and served as assistant minister for Environment and Natural Resources in the government of President Mwai Kibaki between January 2003 and November 2005. In 2011, Maathai died of complications from ovarian cancer. (More http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wangari_Maathai)

During her life time over 30 million trees were planted. She did not relent even at the blink of death. Wangari Maathai was awarded the 2004 Noble Peace Prize due to her fight for the environmental conservation and standing against governments which worked towards destroying natural habitats. But who was Wangari Maathai and how did her passion for environmental conservation start? Walk in the journey of the 'Eco Warrior' and learn more.

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Episode 2 of Winnie Mandela, Faces of Africa goes deeper into Winnie Madikizela's life after Mandela's release from prison. Faced with both praise and loathing, Winnie maintained an iconic status amidst scandalous events.#mandela#president#africa

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Winnie Mandela, a freedom fighter and the ex-wife of the late former South African president Nelson Mandela. Loved by many for her struggle to free her husband but on the other side disputed because of complicity for murder. Now more than 20 years on after her husband's release from prison, she seems to be forgiven and certainly not forgotten. But will her legacy go down as a black saint or sinner? Faces of Africa investigates on who Winnie Mandela really is...

This tribute to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela reflects through rare archival footage and interviews some of the most poignant moments of Winnie Mandela to pay tribute to a woman of strength and valour produced by The African Oral History Archive, a flagship programme of the @Ichikowitz Family Foundation @ivorichikowitz www.africanoralhistory.com

In a conversation with Dr. Felicia Mabuza Suttle, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela talks about the challenges her and other women like Albertina Sisulu faced for freedom in South Africa.

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We now bring you Winnie Madikizela-Mandela address to the women on SABC [2016] For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news

Winnie Mandela exclusive full interview with SABC's Sophie Mokoena And Mahlatse Gallens.