The title of this recording is "International Human Rights Day (2019)". It is described as: Waiata, speeches and a panel discussion to mark International Human Rights Day (2019). It was recorded in Te Ara Hihiko, Massey University, Block 1, Mount Cook, Wellington on the 10th December 2019. This is a recording of an event and features the voices of Fleur Fitzsimons, Kevin Haunui, Mani Bruce Mitchell, Mira Woldberg, Toni Duder and Tīwhanawhana. Their names are spelt correctly, but may appear incorrectly spelt later in the document. The duration of the recording is 40 minutes, but this may not reflect the actual length of the event. A list of correctly spelt content keywords and tags can be found at the end of this document. The content in the recording covers the 2010s decade. A brief summary of the recording is: The abstract records an event hosted at Massey University, Wellington, on December 10, 2019, to mark International Human Rights Day. The gathering served dual purposes: to celebrate human rights and acknowledge various tragedies around the globe, including White Island's eruption, Australia's bushfires, and Samoa's measles outbreak. Mani Bruce Mitchell, Fleur Fitzsimons, Kevin Haunui, Mira Woldberg, and Toni Duder were among the notable speakers who shared their experiences and insights on human rights issues, particularly those related to LGBTQ+ communities. The event's discussions centered on the ongoing relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948, which remains essential as the world continues to grapple with human rights abuses. The Netherlands Ambassador emphasized the need for global cooperation to address these challenges and underscored the Netherlands' efforts, along with nations like New Zealand, to advance human rights through international mechanisms such as UN special envoys. The speakers reiterated the importance of dialogues and actions that contribute to building a more inclusive and respectful world for diverse communities. The event also focused on personal narratives of identity and expression. Mani Bruce Mitchell, also known for advocacy in the LGTBQ+ community, discussed coming out as intersex, non-binary, and queer, and the evolution of acceptance over time. Similarly, Councillor Fitzsimons shared their experience of parenting a transgender child and touched on the broader societal shifts in understanding gender. The significance of active community engagement, such as initiatives to make legal changes more accessible for transgender individuals, was highlighted as a means for progress. Toni Duder's contribution offered a glimpse into the lived experiences of young LGBTQ+ individuals, illustrating the importance of visibility, activism, and community support. They underscored the necessity of accessible safe spaces and urging families and communities to foster environments of acceptance and open dialogue. The challenges posed by conservative communities and how individuals no longer matching societal expectations of gender or sexual orientation navigate these environments formed part of the conversation. In conclusion, the event emphasized the continued need for advocacy, education, and legislative change to protect human rights. The narrative demonstrated progress while acknowledging the distance yet to be covered. The collaborative spirit of the event, with a variety of voices from different backgrounds, brought to light the collective responsibility in the fight against discrimination and the celebration of diversity. The full transcription of the recording begins:  Hello, Do everyone and welcome to this wonderful evening you've just actually been welcomed by one of Wellington's hidden treasures. Thank you, Kevin. And today is International Human Rights Day and and we sit this evening with incredible sadness in this country. So I want to take a moment and acknowledge the tragedy that has occurred on White Island. Our thoughts go to those who have lost loved ones and those who have loved ones in hospital to the emergency service people who sounds like did incredible things yesterday rescuing people. But I also want to think about what's happening in the South Island and weather related events and what's going on across the Tasman with our family in Australia and the terrible bushfires over there and also what's going on in Samoa with the measles epidemic. So it's an important day to day human rights, thinking about it and and the complexity and the intersectional with real life. Um, my name is Bruce Mitchell. I'm the current one of two people who represent, um, Oceania, uh, human Rights and LGBT human rights organisation in the Pacific. So it's my I know, say little. Kens asked me to talk about myself. So I'm an intersex person. I'm a non-binary person, and I'm a queer person. And in the context of tonight, with our coming out stories, um, I came out to my parents 40 years ago and like lots of the stories of that era, it didn't go well. Both my parents burst into tears. Um, they saw me being a queer person as a tragedy. And I think tonight will experience a little bit of the same of that. And and I think we'll have some narratives that are quite different in terms of where planet Earth is now. So a great pleasure to invite, um, to the stage. The ambassador for the Netherlands, Um, who is hosting this very, very special function tonight. Mayor, Um, please welcome. So, you know, in thank welcome all and and really, thank you very much. First to Kevin and trust for your beautiful performance and your participation in this event tonight, I'm indeed the Netherlands ambassador to New Zealand. I'm standing here in a very like, if I'm going to do something technical, but this has nothing to do with me. But this is that, um this is, in fact, like it will be recorded and I stand here. But I want you to not feel any distance except of this computer screen. Um, I would like to thank of course, man. Also for the for the introduction. And of course, Manny and Kevin are the co hosts tonight we are hosting. We are co hosting this event on this very important topic on the 10th of December, International Human Rights Day, and I would like to thank also very much. Also Councillor Fitzsimmons, who was so kind today to tell her personal story and share that with you. And I really hope that also there will be some participation from the room later onwards and Tony Door as well, who is also willing to share a personal story, which is, I think, very crucial for the topic that we discussed today. It's not about like technical human rights issues about something that's far away from everyone. No, it's about, in fact, like living and real human beings who struggle in a situation where sometimes, like the state, is not accepting the rights of all people. But it's sometimes also a community, and we will see that later today. Of course, in the document documentary I have the privilege and I just wanted to highlight that before I also say something about Human Rights Day. But I had the privilege to work already with Kevin Amani around the IGA World Conference in March 2019, which was a huge success, especially also by your tireless efforts to make and to be really inclusive in the organisation of the conference, especially in facilitating the participation of a lot of LGBTI participants from Oceania like from far Away like Pacific, who have never ever attended international conferences who had no opportunity to share their stories and their experiences with other activists from all around the world. And I think that that was very specific on this particular conference in Wellington, that that was made possible and that I think is very important to cherish. And I'm very happy that also there will be later on a conference, a regional conference later this year in Oceania in New Caledonia and I really would like to call upon and that's what we do also as the Dutch Embassy to include as many participants from all around the Pacific to be to be there. The event tonight is, um, is because marking the international Human Rights Day. I mean, on this day, the International, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, was adopted in the General Assembly in New York. This document was a milestone at that time, and it was shortly after World War Two and promotion and the protection of human rights was on. Everyone's like mind. We really have to do something that this tragedy will never, ever happen again. But unfortunately it remains as relevant as in 1948 as in in in 2019. Actually, without a declaration, we have not been able to hold countries accountable in the responsibility and commitment to protect human rights. It triggered many binding treaties and but put the human being central and not the state. Unfortunately, so signs of disrespect of human rights are proliferating and there is still a great need to Rey forces in defence of them. Next year, the United Nations will celebrate its 75th anniversary and they will launch a number of debates, but one also a global conversation about the role of the of global cooperation in building the future that we want and I would really encourage everyone to really think about this. We are all here in a very crucial moment and I think of course, money also highlighted some of the current day tragedies, but also in many other countries in the world. There is still hunger, war, serious human rights violations and we are we can be part of of also building a better future in that respect. This was also one of the reasons that the Dutch Embassy hosted an event earlier this year, uh, which was focusing on the future of human rights, a debate which is currently, I think, a big topic also in my own country, like, how can we make it more alive? How can we bring human rights back into the conversation again, and not in a discussion that that people try to undermine it and undermine their relevance? Um, however, it takes more than a declaration to ensure that the world in which human rights are, um that that human rights are respected. That's also a reason why the Netherlands is actively together with a number of nations. And I'm very happy that I've seen my friends, also of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand here and we work a lot together with like minded nations like New Zealand to improve human rights treaties to make to ensure that we have special mechanisms such as the UN special envoy who's dealing with the discrimination and violence against LGBTI community or or discrimination on the basis of gender identity. And these kind of mechanisms are really important to highlight what is happening. What what human beings everywhere around the world experience and that countries also are have to respond to questions of other nations to what is happening that reports will be written about the situation and discussed also in the United Nations. Um, again, this is not tonight about, uh, the the an abstract matter. The film highlights real people and the serious challenges and the social inclusion uh, LGBTI plus rainbow people still face in today's world in many countries. The documentary you will also see later tonight tells the story of three families living in three different countries and the dilemmas and the challenges they face with the coming out of their son or daughter. They discuss how they found out and they share their feelings or of shock, sometimes not understanding what is going on fear, but also worry about their Children about maybe safety and maybe discrimination that they will face, but also about the community that they come from and a religion. Although the situation of many of LGBTI rainbow are much better in countries like New Zealand and the Netherlands, there are still a number of issues in countries like my own. Discrimination and violence remain a great concern, and many of our young people and young adults face social exclusion and bullying, which often leads to depression, self harm or even suicide. Three years ago, I lost a very dear friend and colleague. He had a nice job, many friends, but he felt extremely lonely by having parents who were not able to accept him on his burial. Nobody talked about about his sexual orientation, which was so crucial of his own person. I think that this is something a struggle that we all and there are many stories to be told in this respect that we still have to work on together to start a dialogue because it's not easy, Um, but we can make a difference and this is, I think, also where this documentary is all about. It's not easy. A lot of people will not always say things that you might like, but that are also real people. And we need to start a conversation and make lives of people better, safer and promote social acceptance and well, being of everyone. Uh, I really hope that that will, uh, encourage that. That the movie actually really encourages this debate. Um, and, uh, look forward to also, of course, the stories of, uh, Councillor Fitzsimmons and Tony. Um And, um, I wish you a very inspiring evening, and I also would like to highlight that we have. Maybe you have seen them already. Two blue de de blue kissing boys or girls. You can you can just figure out what it is. It's a bit nondescript puppet, but what is for us very important is that we I think that some of you have seen them already. They were at the conference. They were also at my day reception. And what I really would like to ask you is that to make a picture and to make a photo and share them on social media also with the sign that you promote equal human rights of all. Um, with these messages, I would like to conclude and wish you a very inspiring evening, Ambassador. Um, just, uh uh, uh, thanks to the ambassador for opening this event today, and it's going to be an event, which is we're going to encourage you to keep some of the thoughts that the, um ambassador has mentioned. Um, because we're also going to have a bit of a, uh, a talk as our ambassador has alluded to with some of our guests that we've invited along today. But, um, again, I want to add to the welcome to, uh that has extended Also a welcome from myself to to all the people that are here. I've got my my short range glasses on, so I can't see anybody past the 3rd 3rd row. Uh, but you're very welcome. Thank you for coming. Um, the the format really is, um and I'll invite, uh, Councillor Simmons to come and take a seat, please. Ok, Councillor Simmons is a a Wellington city councillor for the southern of the city. A role she has held since 2017, now has a background in the student and union movements as a leader, lawyer and activist. So we're really, really pleased, Um, that she's able as a public figure to participate in this, um, event. Now, the the way that this is going to work is essentially we're going to ask a couple of questions. Um, that might prompt some responses in terms of a parents' experience, um, to coming out. And so the first question is, um, really, was there a coming out experience for you and that I should have checked that First of all, Well, ju just before I start, I just wanted to, um, really acknowledge Manie and Kevin and um Walberg, the ambassador from the Netherlands, for, um, put putting on this event. Because human rights, as many of the people here will know are are very delicate things they're not granted by states. They are won by people, and they are kept alive by people. And it's events like this all around the world which actually keep human rights alive and which are very, very important. So thank you for putting on the event, but also thank you everyone for coming because even just by being here, you're involved in exercising and defending human rights and That's a very noble thing to be involved in doing. And, um so, yeah, thank you so much for coming tonight and and for putting on this event. Um, and I also just wanted to start. Um, so I've got a, uh, transgender son. He is age eight. I must get that right. 8. 5. 8. 5. Uh, his name is Eli. And, um, it's interesting you ask the question about, uh was there coming out because Eli, when he was about three, would say I a boy I a boy. So he actually knew he was a boy before he knew the correct grammar. And, um and And to be honest, we, um, we just initially his his father and I just initially thought that he just idolises his big brother Zach, and he wants to be a boy like Zach. And he he's a tomboy. Um, he just doesn't want me to always be brushing his hair and brushing the knots through, because that's horrible. We made all sorts of excuses, but we When we, uh, took Eli to have his hair cut short for the first time and stopped dressing him in Ridiculous girl skirts and clothes that were particularly gendered. We noticed a massive shift in him as a child, uh, in a real, a new comfort. And this probably is not news to lots of people, uh, in this room, but just a new comfort and confidence even as a three year old. Uh, and it's been ever since then, really, just a lovely journey of a child. Uh, you know, growing up and developing and the ways that I've also experienced with with our other three Children. So, yeah, it's, um, a quite gentle and pleasant coming out experience. I think this is one of those, uh, Rupa type of questions that I copied from on the show. Um, if you could return to the time when your child declared who they were, what would you say to yourself based on your experience? Um, don't grieve that you're losing a child because that's kind of how we felt, and I feel a little bit ashamed of that. But we did did genuinely feel like, uh, we'd had a daughter and she had a name which was a favourite name of mine for many, many years that I've been saving up to give a daughter, uh, and then then we didn't. And we we did feel a sense of grief, and I genuinely don't feel comfortable. Um, that that was our emotion, but it was And, uh and we've quickly moved on, and we no longer feel that sense of grief at all. In fact, um, this very time last year, I was in Newtown hospital having our fourth child. So it's a lot more pleasant to be here than being in labour. Um, I have to say, but, um, the the lovely thing about when I had Kate is that our whole family were like, Well, she's a girl now, but who knows? Which which. Actually, the midwives were quite surprised by, but it was I thought it was quite a lovely, um, a lovely journey for a family who we we don't assume, uh, gender roles now. And our two year old Rosa has started saying, I think I a boy. I think I a boy and which Eli is very, very excited by very keen to encourage, but, um, yeah, so I think it's it's changed our whole family's notion of gender and the, um yeah, attitudes, attitudes to gender. Did you? Did you have any fears? Yeah. Look, we've we've had, um like, like, many people in this room will know a number of things that we've come across that are issues to be dealt with. Um, for example, swimming at school is something that has been a concern and a worry and, um, has caused some anxiety. Uh, gender toilets at school were also a real issue at the beginning, um, running in the cross country because the school, for some unknown reason, divided the cross country into boys and girls. Um, but actually, what we've found is that there is a community of transgender parents within the island Bay School, which is where Eli goes and other parents have. We've taken the lead on some things, and they've taken the lead on other things. So for Eli, cross country and sport is very important. Um, so we talked to the teachers about that, and it was, uh, remarkably easy to get that changed. And I think, um, the reason for that is because the of the work of many people in this room, including money and, um, and and many others across the world that has made a situation where I as a parent, go to the school and say, Um my child is not that comfortable with this Boys and girls cross country thing. Can we address this? And the teachers are like, Oh, yes, it's absolutely right. It's ridiculous. And that is because of the work over years and years and years of activism and campaigns. And you know that that the movement has made it easier, Uh, for me as a parent and will be for my child and, you know, for more Children in the future. And I think that's very exciting. So a pretty tough question next with the with this, and I'll just call it coming out process. Whatever it it should be called. I'm not too sure. But with this process, what would your message be to parents or rainbow people who live in repressive communities? What would what message should our government or Wellington City see to those people? Well, I mean, I think probably everyone in this room would have a a very good answer on that question, and I don't pretend to be an expert on that, but I know from my own activism and work in the student movement and the women's movement that you have to expect more and you have to expect better. And if you don't get it, you have to demand it. And you have to keep going until you do get it. Um, And if it's easier for you to do that in a group or on behalf of others or um, you know in a way which is less intimidating and takes steps step by step, then you know that's the way to do it. Um, we we have we are concerned about, um, Eli suffering from bullying at school. And so far, the best line that we've come up with, which works at eight but won't work at 18, is that, uh, if people tease Eli, Eli will say back to them, You want to be careful. You sound a lot like Donald Trump, and you do not want to sound like Donald Trump. And Children know universally at Island Bay School, anyway, that Donald Trump is bad, and so so far that's worked. But I you know, I appreciate that. That won't work. Um, yeah, forever. And actually, I'm working with money on a, um, project which the government set up to reduce the barriers to changing your registered sex on birth certificates and money and I both on that group. And the lovely thing about talking about that group to Eli is that I've I've said to him because he kind of can know and understand it that Jacinda has set up this group, and this is what it's gonna be about. And every time we go, we have a meeting, I come home and tell him about it, and he just has a renewed sense of energy and excitement and happiness. And I just think, um, you know that that that that's so important. And the rewards are yeah, so meaningful. And I know that each of you will have had experiences like those when you've, um you know, uh, achieved change. Fleur, thank you so much. Um, symbolically, I have Ruth and Doug sitting here listening as well. Um, my mom would struggle, but I think you've given something that my dad would would take away and digest and think about, and he'd be pragmatic and go. You know, we can do this like this might not be easy. And I think it's a beautiful gift that you give to all of us, but an in an inspirational message to parents that, um this is possible. And the and the story, I'm sure there will be people sitting here listening, kind of crying inside, just imagining what it would be like to have parents who can see you as a three year old and and honour what is in front of you. So thank you. Thank you so much. The other thing I wanted to talk about was, um, coming out as a as an experience, which is not just about sexual orientation, which is the examples that we've seen tonight in the documentary. But it's also about gender. You know how you identify how you express yourself. It's also about intersex. And within that range, there are a whole you know, a number of other ways that might be particular, um, experiences in terms of coming out. And so I do want you to to think about that, um, for the conclusion of this evening, because we would like you to and we haven't figured it out yet. Get some feedback. Um, from you, both as an audience. And later, um, when We have, um, food and drink after this event here. But for for this, um, particular moment, um, I'd like to introduce you to Tony Duda. Now, Tony Do is a Tony is a lesbian who has who has worked in the Rainbow community since 2013 as the two IC and communications manager at Rainbow Youth. And she recently moved from Auckland to Wellington and straight away, we snapped her up to say, Tony, would you like to participate in this event? And so the, um, what we are looking at now is really just to get a perspective from a youth, uh, in terms of something that they, they might be able to to pass on in terms of this event and this event tonight and so similar questions. Just a slight slight, um, different direction. So, in terms of the coming out experience for you and I'm, I'm thinking, did you have one? And for you and your parents, how was it? How How did it feel? What was it like for you? Uh uh, um, I Yeah. Good question. Um, I guess for me, and it's really odd, because I feel like, um my I never I never actually came out. I never actually said the words, and I've never actually come out, which is hilarious, that I'm sitting here today. Um, I go to one to training, and I'm like, anything you need, Kevin. Anything needs, I'll do. And he's like, Well, I was like, Oh, but I? I guess so. I come from a really small town in Northland. I'm very far from home called It's the Kumara capital of, um of the country. Uh, we make we make Kumara vodka. Just FY I It's disgusting. Um, but yeah. And so I grew up in a really, um, white middle class, rural upbringing. Um, and it wasn't until I and I didn't have any clue what gay lesbian, let alone trans intersex, non binary or any of that was, um And so But I knew I knew I was different. And so, um, and I beg I begged my mom, um, to not send me to the to the local high school, and I sort of said to her like I don't think I would survive there, but I didn't really know what I meant by that. All I know is that I just I meant something really quite drastic. Um, and she kind of got the message without even knowing what I was, what I actually meant and managed to convince my dad who was the one with the, um, to I was very lucky to be able to be sent to boarding school in Auckland. Um, and it was in Auckland and, uh, that I yeah, sort of realised that I had attraction to people of my own gender. And, um, I pursued that. And, um, unfortunately, yeah, we were my my girlfriend at the time. We were, um her parents actually went to the boarding school director and told them that I was corrupting their daughter and that I was actually, um, sexually assaulting her. Um, and, uh, yeah, that was so I got called into the office and and so that when you walked into the boarding school after school, there was a notice board, and it had you used to get your name written up there. Sorry, I'm taking for ages. And, um, you used to get your name written up there, and if you were gonna get a parcel and so my name was up there and I was like, Oh, my God. My mom sent my vanilla Coke like I'm so excited because, you know, and, um, anyway, I get I get close to the board and it says, Can you see So and so, um, and in the office. And so I went in there and she sat down. I sat down and she just said to me, OK, so you're you're a lesbian. I've called your mother and she's coming down tomorrow, uh, for a meeting with me and the principal and your dean and I. I didn't even know that I was a lesbian at that point. Um and yeah, and then all of I don't actually remember the meeting, but my mom does, and she just said that it was a whole lot of women sitting in front of me and saying, we've never had this in seven 20 years of this and and debating whether or not to expel me and my mom. My mom was scared to drive on the motorway, let alone confront someone like, you know, So she just sat there like I and I use this fondly country bumpkin just being like, I don't know what to say to these people, and, um, eventually, they decided not to kick me out. Which thanks. Um, but they decided to separate me from the rest of the girls in my year. So I was given a, um, really nice room. Actually, in the boarding school, it was the prefix room. And so it had a door that locked, and it had, um It had, like, all of the because we only had curtains in our dorm. I was I was 14 or 15. And, um, it meant that I got, you know, all the perks of being a prefect. But I was just a lesbian. So that was That was pretty awesome, to be honest. So, yeah, that's my story. And and my mom told everyone else in my family. Yeah. And how did your mom react? My mom was terrified for me, and she said and my parents had split up when I was 2. 5. So, um, her and my dad never had a good relationship, but she knew that she had to tell him because, um, he was very emotionally stunted. I mean, he's from He's like this white middle class dude from a rural town. That should say everything you need to know. Um, but my mom said to me once she got over the shock, and once she asked me if I was worried that I mean, wouldn't find me attractive, which I was like, I don't want them to like this. That's the goal. Um, she said you're going to meet them. The most amazing people. Um, and she was talking about drag queens, which, Yes, they're amazing. They're amazing. But, um, but actually, having worked in the community and having travelled and represented my work, but also just my communities, she was right. And I thank her every single day for saying that because I like and I thank you know my communities and thank you guys for giving me that this opportunity. So yeah, that's it. I'll stop rambling. I just want to know, how did she know that we were fabulous people she guessed, based on the drag she'd met, apparently in the seventies in Auckland. Um, I guess it's a bit of a tricky question, and you know that question. But, you know, if you went back to that time, um, do you think you how How would you? What would you say to yourself and give your advice to yourself Back then, I would say to not worry about being a normal gay person, to to focus on being an activist, because actually, you are very privileged in what you in your community. And, um, there are people who who aren't and you need to realise that real quick and, um, and do the and, um for for them. And I would say, Don't be scared And that was the biggest thing and still is the biggest thing about going home and talking to my family is not that I'm a lesbian, but that I'm an out lesbian who goes on the news. Well, I used to go on the news as part of my role and, like was a professional gay person and unashamedly speaking about it. And not only that, but speaking about other things, speaking about being Maori, speaking about being being an ally to trans people and non-binary people and sex people, that's all very uncomfortable. So not being a good gay, you know that that's what I would say to my younger self and also that the L word is problematic the Kevin just goes What shows? Problematic. So, um, let's think about it. So what would you say to that person sitting out in rural New Zealand now, as in the parent or the, um and I, I think, um, yeah, just do whatever you can and what makes you feel good and and try to remember that every coming out is different, and it's OK to take it slow. And, um, you know, I think our on, you know, if you can find a safe online space, go there because that's what that's what helped me as well, you know, I wrote a lot of fan fiction and found my people, So yeah, that's what I would say. Are these support groups out there Don't make me do this. Yes. There are support groups out there. Yeah. So do you want me to? OK, so what do we have we have inside out? We have rainbow youth. We have outline. We have tens. Oh, God. I've taken my rainbow youth hat off. I don't do this anymore. Um, to as well. Yeah. So there's so much out there and you can go online. What about for parents? Do you Yeah. Um, the biggest thing I would say to parents is don't be scared. Can I swear? No, Probably not. OK, don't be scared to fuck up, because your your your your Your fear clogs you up and your silence says, I don't accept. You just don't be scared to just just all you have to do is love your kid, I think, and just just support them with whatever they want. I think it's as simple as that, and I think we keep trying to over complicate it. But actually that's what it comes down to. So what? I think you've just given the message to the third question which I had, which is really you know, what would your message be to people who live in repressive communities? Don't be scared, is it? Well, it's really interesting because having travelled and had the privilege to be in international settings, hearing people who aren't from who are from places like Russia and Kenya and Indonesia. Actually, I don't have a lot to say to them, except what can What can we do to help you and what? And I would say to the governments, like New Zealand government, um You know, it's important that you connect with the local activists in those areas who are doing the work and find out what's what's gonna help them. What's not going to endanger them? What's not gonna set back the work that they're already doing? Um, let's listen to the people on the ground in those countries because they have the answers. And yeah, that's what I would say. Um, Tony, thank you. Thank you. For what? What you have shared, um, for bringing a little bit of your story to tonight. I. I think it's It's a alongside. Beautifully. What? What we've heard from the others. Thank you, Tony. The full transcription of the recording ends. A list of keywords/tags describing the recording follow. These tags contain the correct spellings of names and places which may have been incorrectly spelt earlier in the document. 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