Podcasts about Female genital mutilation

Did you know there are over 500,000 cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United States and 230 million worldwide? This shocking reality persists into the 21st century, driven by cultural and religious traditions. Dr. Maria Viola Sanchez, founder of the nonprofit organization Stop the Cut Now, joins Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro in this episode to discuss her mission to eradicate this heinous practice and raise awareness about its devastating effects on women and girls. Dr. Sanchez shares her extensive expertise and experiences, emphasizing the pain and trauma inflicted upon victims, many of whom are subjected to this procedure as young as infancy, Throughout the episode, we delve into the painful realities of FGM, the challenges faced in changing societal norms, and the importance of education and legislation to combat this human rights violation. Dr. Sanchez highlights the lack of awareness and legislative action, particularly in nine U.S. states and Washington D.C., where no laws currently prohibit FGM. This episode serves as a rallying cry for listeners to educate themselves and take action against this barbaric practice, urging them to support organizations working towards legislative reform and community awareness. Join us as we explore how we can collectively work towards a future free of FGM and empower women globally.stopthecutnow.orgwomenroadwarriors.comwww.podpage.com/women-road-warriors/ https://womenspowernetwork.netfemale genital mutilation, FGM awareness, Stop the Cut Now, Dr. Maria Viola Sanchez, women's rights, human rights violations, genital mutilation statistics, cultural practices women's health, eradicate FGM, female empowerment, women's health education, international women's issues, Shelley Johnson, Shelley M. Johnson, Kathy Tuccaro, Women Road Warriors

Can love survive 8 years of distance, tribalism, and family drama? The Palm Wine Central crew dives into Riflex's No Such Thing as Halfway and Stuck in the Middle—expect heated debates, personal confessions, and a jaw-dropping ending that'll leave you questioning everything! Plus, Riflex himself spills the tea on his writing secrets! Join us as we dissect Riflex's gripping novel “No Such Thing as Halfway” —a story of love torn between cultural divides, long-distance struggles, and the weight of tribalism.

A leading women's rights campaigner has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how she was subjected to female genital mutilation at the age of just seven in her home country of The Gambia. Fatou Baldeh explained that although the procedure was a horrific personal experience, it was seen as the norm when she was growing up. But later, when studying in Scotland, she became more aware of what had happened to her. She has now returned to The Gambia and is the founder and CEO of Women in Liberation and Leadership. She talked to us on Perspective ahead of International Women's Day this coming weekend.

Refugees come to the United States to escape dictatorships, oppression, and violence. But the Trump administration's freeze of the refugee resettlement program and its ramped-up deportation efforts are making many refugees wonder if they're safe here. Host Ed Fitzpatrick talks to two people who fled to the United States - a man who escaped slavery in Mauritania and a woman avoiding female genital mutilation in Senegal. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For many Americans, the assumption is that female genital mutilation – the process of partially or fully cutting female external genitalia – is an outdated, old-world tradition that is no longer practiced. Sadly, this isn't the case, and more than 200 million girls and women today have undergone the traumatic and life-altering practice. The U.S. isn't immune either to this practice, with surgeries usually occurring under the radar in smaller, private practices. We speak with Jaha Dukureh, a victim of FGM and global advocate, to get a better understanding on why FGM persists and what's being done to curb these numbers. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/between-2016-and-2024-30-million-women-were-subjected-to-female-genital-mutilation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 130,000 women and girls living in England and Wales have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Despite the practice being illegal in the UK, 60,000 girls every year are at risk. Globally, every nine seconds, a girl is at risk. This interview educates listeners about FGM and its significant and long-lasting impacts. Valerie talks with empathy and personal insight, offering practical advice for school staff seeking to protect and educate those in their care from this extremely harmful practice.

This week, we've decided to cover a topic that's hugely underreported in the mainstream media: FGM. Yesterday was FGM Zero Tolerance Day, so you may have seen a (very small) flurry of articles about the topic - but this week's guests say that it needs to be covered all year round. FGM stands for Female Genital Mutilation - the deliberate cutting or removal of a female's external genitalia. It is currently documented in 92 countries around the world, the highest share in Africa - countries including Somalia, Egypt, Mali, Sudan and Ethiopia. It is also found in Asian and Middle Eastern countries, and in diaspora communities in the West. Over 200 million women globally have been subjected to FGM. This should be a media storm. But instead, there's near silence. So we've asked FGM survivors why the coverage is lacking, what they need from the media, and what we can do to help. Joining us is Dr Leyla Hussein, psychotherapist and award-winning international campaigner leading the fight against FGM, and Ifrah Ahmed, Somali-Irish humanitarian worker, activist, and founder of the Ifrah Foundation, a charity with the aim of the absolute abandonment of FGM in Somalia. The episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia) Follow us @mediastormpod Support us on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Men in Kenya's indigenous communities are campaigning against female genital mutilation. Through their action dubbed “MenEndFGM,” they are sensitizing communities where cultural norms and traditions like FGM run deep. Victoria Amunga reports from Nairobi

A woman who was subjected as a child to Female Genital Mutilation has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the violence and torture she was forced to undergo. Leyla Hussein is a psychotherapist who now specialises in supporting survivors of sexual abuse. She grew up in Somalia, where she was subjected to FGM at the age of seven. It wasn't until she was living in London and gave birth to her first child that she realised what had happened to her. She spoke to us in Perspective as part of our coverage of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Kate Adie introduces dispatches from Lebanon, Poland, The Gambia, Panama and Cyprus.Lebanon is reeling from this week's wave of exploding pager attacks, which killed more than 35 people, and injured hundreds more. Edmund Bower was in capital as the first news of the explosions began to spread, and reveals how the attacks has compounded the unease that already permeates Beiruti society.Flooding has devastated parts of Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Austria this week leaving more than 20 people dead. Sarah Rainsford reports from Poland on the country's worst flooding in two decades.Female Genital Mutilation is classified as a human rights abuse by the UN, but a recent bill in The Gambia sought to overturn a ban on the practice. Reporting with The Pulitizer Foundation, Sira Thierij visited a community where activists were working hard to change the minds of locals hanging on to long-held cultural beliefs.Panama's weather is hot, sticky and tropical – and it's causing a stink among the country's unattended rubbish piles. It was a particular problem for prisoners and prison guards at a local jail - until one inmate came up with an innovative solution. Jane Chambers went to find out more.And it's 50 years since the war which divided Cyprus and the subsequent negotiations to reunify the island have ended in stalemate. Meanwhile the landscape of this popular holiday island is being remade by developers – though Maria Margaronis met one woman with a different vision for its future.

Warning: This episode may contain words and imagery that could be activating to survivors and others who condemn the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). It is an honor to have Angela Peabody on the show today. She is the founder and Executive Director of the Global Woman® P.E.A.C.E. Foundation (GWPF), a nonprofit focused on ending gender-based violence and empowering women and girls through education. With her leadership, GWPF has made significant strides, including organizing the first Walk to End FGM in the U.S., securing legislation to criminalize FGM in the state of Virginia, and advocating for FGM education in Virginia schools. Angela also trains law enforcement and school personnel on FGM and supports survivors through specialized workshops. Angela Peabody is the first Liberian woman to pen and publish a full-length novel. She is the author of the fictional book When the Games Froze, which was republished in May 2023. This book is a heart-wrenching story about everyday people who come together by fate and are destined to help others in need. Tune in to learn about the history of the practice of FGM on infants and young girls and the lifelong impact on survivors. We confront the practices of FGM as it is often a missing conversation in reproductive rights and health education, initiatives, and practices. We are grateful for the work of the Global Woman® P.E.A.C.E. Foundation (GWPF) and all who act to end FGM practices. We highlight the realities of FGM to recognize, remember, and honor all survivors globally.

Plus how the Tanzanian Church has been built through the labors and prayers  of Australian Christians, and why prosperity gospel preachers are as wicked as witch doctors!We are joined by Bishop Mwita Akiri from Tarime in rural Tanzania, Judith Calf who served as a missionary in theological education in Tanzania for 20 years, and Tim Swan who leads the Anglican Aid Ministry here in Australia.To support Anglican Aid projects in Tanzania: https://anglicanaid.org.au/locations/tanzania/The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Support the Show.--Become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart via Patreon.

Top UN official in Ukraine warns daily life becoming harder for civilians there‘Transnational' FGM undermined by the practice of travelling across borders to have the procedure performed on girlsHuman rights report in Ethiopia reveals a 56 per cent rise in violations since 2022

Juliana Nkrumah survived ill treatment at the hands of her stepmother, growing up in Ghana, and got away with a warning from the Mugabe regime when she was teaching in Zimbabwe in the 1980s. And she is still the same girl who was too shy to look her husband in the eyes the first time they met

Today's minisode of the Black History Unveiled podcast is about the fight to reintroduce female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia. And how it's a part of a global movement where, primarily, conservative men seek to maintain and/or regain control over women's bodies and sexuality. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes Dr. Maria Uloko back to the show to discuss everything you need to know about female genital mutilation (FGM). This episode dives into the devastating effects of FGM on a woman's physical and emotional health. Dr. Uloko shares her expertise to help unpack this tough subject, including the various types of FGM, its prevalence, and the long-term health consequences it can have. As a quick warning, please also note that Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Uloko also discuss the psychological trauma associated with FGM as they delve into the healing and recovery process for survivors.Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions about your religion, please ask your friendly neighborhood religious leader. It's the Muslim Sex Podcast because I just happen to be a Muslim woman who talks about sex.To learn more about Dr. Sadaf's practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.comLike and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast!Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show!Follow us on Social Media...Instagram: DrSadafobgynTikTok: DrSadafobgyn

Gambia's parliament is considering a bill, to reverse a ban on Female Genital Mutilation. If passed, Gambia will be the first country in the world to do this. Some Gambians say the ban violates their rights to practice their culture, others disagree. We'll hear from two women who share different views.Also the airspace dispute between Somalia and Somaliland continues. What's behind it?And a conference in Liberia encouraging young people to talk about issues that affect them. Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Sunita Nahar, Stefania Okereke and Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Female Genital Mutilation or FGM is a practice that divides people. In the countries where it's common – it's usually carried out for cultural or religious reasons - but in recent years many African countries have banned the practice saying it's a violation of the rights of women and girls. It can cause serious health problems – including infection and complications in childbirth – and girls have died when the procedure has gone wrong. But now in The Gambia – a bill has been introduced that would reverse a ban brought in under former President Yahya Jammeh in 2015. This week, the bill passed its latest parliamentary stage and will now go to a committee of MPs for further consideration.For Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to Jaha Marie Dukureh, the founder for Safe Hands for Girls - an organization focused on ending FGM in The Gambia, and UN women regional goodwill ambassador for Africa.

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On Daybreak Africa: ECOWAS urges Senegal's political class to urgently restore the country's electoral calendar. Plus, the W-H-O says at least four million girls are at risk of undergoing Female Genital Mutilation each year. Doctors without Borders says one child dies every two hours in Zamzam displaced people's camp Sudan. The East African crude oil pipeline faces fresh hurdles. Nigerian authorities voice concern as the rising cost of living sparks protest. The East African Community seeks to harmonize laws on GMO crops. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!.

Until the ‘gender-affirming' mutilation of children is illegal, this day of no tolerance rings hollow.

Anti-FGM campaigner Nimco Ali sits down with the Evening Standard's Alexandra Jones to talk about her eleven year battle to end the practice worldwide. To mark the UN International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, they talk about:Why ending FGM by 2030 is a ‘tangible reality'How 70 million girls born between now and 2030 are at risk of the practiceHow her family reacted when she began her activism in the Evening Standard 11 years agoHow at seven year's old she “shocked” her teachers by telling them she was a survivor of FGMThe death threats and "emotional punch in the gut" she received through her campaigning.What it meant to go from being ignored as a child to being an adult with the Prime Minister's backing.The positive steps the world can take to finally end FGMRead more from Nimco Ali in the Evening Standard newspaper, or standard.co.uk Hit your follow button so you never miss an episode of the Standard podcast, and please leave us a rating and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday, February 6 is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. Dr. Michele Decker, founding director of Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity, and Dr. Nicole Warren, a nurse and an expert on the harmful practice of female genital cutting talk with Stephanie Desmon about the practice and its cultural roots, challenging long-standing cultural norms, and why this year's Day of Zero Tolerance puts an emphasis on how collective action is needed to end the practice.. They also discuss the launch of the Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity and the work the center hopes to accomplish in priority areas like eliminating gender-based violence and harmful practices like child marriage through research, training, and translation. Learn more: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-global-womens-health-and-gender-equity

Female genital cutting/ mutilation has been recognized as a human rights violation by the World Health Organization. This topic is highly controversial due to its roots in cultural and religious practices so we should have multiple conversations to have community awareness around it. To discuss how we can end this oppressive practice and bring positive social change, we invited Mariya Taher, the co-founder and U.S. Executive Director of Sahiyo. Listen to this episode here! Visit: https://sahiyo.org/ This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org #EndDV, #maitripodcast, #maitriwww.maitri.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message

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Christine Alfons is a seasoned advocate for social change and gender equality, with a passion for child-led development and transformative initiatives. With an impressive track record spanning over 8 years, Christine's commitment to fostering positive change is remarkable.   As the Founder and Director of the Safe Engage Foundation since 2018, Christine has demonstrated visionary leadership by creating a unified mission that resonates with her team and stakeholders alike. Her expertise in managing programs efficiently and effectively has been instrumental in addressing pressing issues such as Female Genital Mutilation and Early, Forced, and Child Marriages.   Christine served as the Founding National Secretary of the Youth Anti-FGM Network Kenya (YANK) where she was able to support the establishment of YANK chapters in the 22 FGM-hotspot counties in Kenya. YANK introduced governance structures that have seen the youth network grow in influencing change towards the abandonment of FGM. Christine's advocacy extends beyond borders, as seen in her role as the Executive Committee member in Commonwealth Youth and Gender Equality Network (CYGEN), Christine took the lead on combating Child Early and Forced Marriage, exemplifying her commitment to youth-led advocacy. Her collaborative spirit comes to the forefront as she engaged with external organizations and played a pivotal role in high-level international discussions.   In recognition of her outstanding efforts, Christine has been honored with awards such as the Head of State Commendation Award and The International Alliance for Women's World of Difference Award. Her participation in various global conferences, including the Goalkeepers Convening and Women Deliver Conference, highlights her dedication to international collaboration.   Christine Alfons' journey is a testament to her tireless dedication to creating a world where gender equality thrives, harmful practices are abandoned, and the voices of children are amplified. Her inspiring leadership, advocacy prowess, and relentless pursuit of positive change continue to make a profound impact on the lives of women and children globally.   Her social media tools: twitter, instagram, and facebook.   The songs picked by all our guests can be found via  our playlist #walktalklisten here.    Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you.   Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow mauricebloem on twitter and instagram.  Or check us out on our website 100mile.org.  We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about an organization called CWS.  The 11th 100 mile walk campaign will continue until the summer, find more info via de 100mile.org website. Or go straight to our fundraising page.

In this episode of Sexy Funny Raw, host Silvia Saige is joined by Dr. Eddie as they dive into the critical issue of female genital mutilation (FGM) prevailing across the globe. This candid conversation sheds light on the harsh realities surrounding FGM, providing a thoughtful exploration of its implications and potential complications. Our aim is to raise awareness about this pressing global concern, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by women worldwide. Want more!? Follow Silvia Saige on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesilviasaige Twitter: https://twitter.com/silviasaigexxx FanCentro: https://www.fancentro.com/silviasaige Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silviasaige2.0 You can also listen to Sexy Funny Raw on your favorite podcast platforms! Apple Podcasts: https://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexy-funny-raw-with-silvia-saige/id1538441363 Spotify: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/5KKZBKAKtGq8bmofAX5x4G Google Podcasts: https://www.podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3NleHlmdW5ueXJhdy9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CBQQ27cFahcKEwj4h7aEjIbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Amazon Music/Audible: https://www.music.amazon.com/podcasts Podbean: https://www.sexyfunnyraw.podbean.com New video and audio podcast every Wednesday! #silviasaige #sexyfunnyraw #dreddie #health #podcast #questionanswer

Jedidah Lemaron is an accomplished psychologist and specialist in AYSRH and Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. As a training consultant, FGM advocate, and the Founder and Executive Director of The Malkia Initiative, she works tirelessly to ensure that every girl and woman in pastoral communities can participate in development meaningfully and effectively through quality education, advocacy, and gender justice mainstreaming.With over nine years of experience in Gender, Community Sexual Reproductive Health, and Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG), Jedidah is committed to empowering women and girls through education, addressing gender equality and sexual reproductive health and rights, policy, and advocacy. She earned her degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Nairobi and completed a Leadership in Civic Engagement program at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jedidah's efforts have not gone unnoticed. In 2022, she was honored with the Head of State Award for her contribution to ending Female Genital Mutilation in Kajiado County. She was also a finalist for the Diversity and Inclusion Award and recognition for UNLEASH SDG 5talent in 2022 and a recipient of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in 2016.Links:https://malkiainitiative.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedidah-lemaron/https://allafrica.com/stories/201712130690.htmlSupport the showPlease support us at daysforgirls.org

Over the past six decades, Dr Edna Adan Ismail has been a nurse and midwife. She has spent her life fighting for maternal health care rights in Somaliland and campaigning against Female Genital Mutilation- a practice which involves the partial or total removal of genitalia. It leaves many women and girls with infections, pain and complications in child birth. She's been in the news recently because she was awarded The Templeton Prize and prize amounting to almost $1.4 million. The award honours those who “harness the power of the sciences to explore the deepest questions of the universe and humankind's place and purpose within it”. So today Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja caught up with Dr Ismail while she was on a trip in London to talk about her life, legacy, maternal healthcare and how it feels to win over a million dollars.

Trigger warning: Severe physical and emotional trauma.    Shamsa Araweelo grew up in Somalia, where when she was only 6 years old, she was taken by family to be cut. Today, she opens up to Eileen about her experience suffering from female genital mutilation (FGM).    FGM refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is often carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15 as a way to suppress sexuality and ensure virginity. According to the United Nations, an estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide have undergone some form of FGM.    Shamsa now resides in the UK and shares her experience to raise awareness and funds for those who are victims of FGM. She and Eileen discuss her heartbreaking story, how she refuses to be defined by it, why FGM occurs, how we can stop it, and more.      Show links:   Follow @eileen on Instagram Follow @killerandasweetthang on Instagram Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok  More information at: Goingmental.com

Shamsa Sharawe was born in Somalia, where she was subjected to female genital mutilation aged 6. Scared by this experience, Shamsa was then brought to the UK and navigated her life there, slowly realising what happened to her.  Trying to come to terms with it all, Shamsa went back to Somalia aged 17, but was forced into a marriage, which resulted in sexual and physical abuse.  Warning: this episode contains content you may find distressing.  We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

In Part 2 of this week's episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné's guest shares the devastating impact of female genital mutilation (FGM) on her mental health, including body dysmorphia and sexual trauma. She bravely reveals her first sexual experience, which resulted from marital rape from her first husband. However, over time, she shifted her mindset on sex, from faking orgasms to exploring her sexuality, which made sex more pleasurable. Eboné's guest also opens up about how FGM affected her relationship with God and how her religion shifted her thoughts on her ideal man. The conversation also delves into the challenges she faced during her pregnancy, both mentally and physically, and how delivery felt like she was experiencing FGM all over again. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of ending FGM through education and providing support to survivors of female genital mutilation while encouraging them to seek justice. Connect: @thephgpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné invites a brave guest from Somalia, who shares her story as a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). During the first part of this two-part segment, Eboné's guest discusses the four types of FGM, and shares her personal experience, which falls under Type 3. The discussion also addresses the controversial subject of labiaplasty, highlighting its similarities with FGM in terms of complications and legal conflicts surrounding female genital alteration. Furthermore, Eboné's guest enlightens listeners on the historical context of female genital mutilation, tracing its roots back centuries before the rise of Christianity and Islam. She also shares the gruesome details of the FGM procedure and the low percentage of surviving FGM. In addition, Eboné's guest provides a harrowing account of the day she underwent FGM at the age of six, alongside her sister and cousin, with the cutter using the same razor on all three of them with no pain relief provided. The guest shares the challenges she faced during her recovery, including anxiety while urinating and menstrual complications, and the lack of available medical services to help her. The conversation also explores the role of men in perpetuating FGM and the differences between FGM and male circumcision. Don't miss this powerful episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast as we explore the traumatic impact of FGM and how we can work together to end this harmful practice. Connect: @thephgpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We present an episode of the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women podcast, which is now in its third season. Each episode tells the story of how women are creating change through economic empowerment. In this new season, the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is partnering with journalists around the world to cover underreported ways women are challenign the status quo. For the season three opener, which we share with you today, the show takes us to Kenya where reporter Eunice Maina some of the econimic incentives that perpetuate female genital mutilation -- and how to end the practice. The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is from Foreign Policy magazine and hosted by Reena Ninan.

This is quite simply one of the most remarkable conversations and women I've ever come across. Her story involves early-childhood molestation, leaving school at 16, converting to Judaism, violent marriage, divorce, rape, suicide attempts, breakdown, 10 years as a successful businesswoman, gaining a doctorate, hearing the audible voice of God, near-death experiences, starting a charity that has impacted millions of lives by getting Female Genital Mutilation outlawed in various countries, and living actively and still chipper with a terminal illness. It's the longest podcast we've ever done because I couldn't bring myself to shorten it, and it's a fitting one for our 100th episode. Get ready to be blown away. I was still shaking my head in awe/disbelief/admiration long after we'd drawn it to a close. I suspect you will too! Content warning: Contains discussion of abuse and suicide attempts. Check out www.28toomany.org if you want to get involved. ‘Overcoming – My fight against FGM' can be ordered from https://standrewsbookshop.co.uk or any book retailer. Twitter: @AM28toomany for tweeters To follow Ann-Marie's journey: www.churchmissionsociety.org/people-in-mission/ann-marie-wilson-britain/ --- Find out about a Trip to Burundi or Bike for Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/experience-burundi Support us: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired Choose Life in 2023: greatlakesoutreach.org/chooselife If you'd like to receive a weekly podcast episode link that you can share with your friends on WhatsApp, click this link to join the group with ease: simonguillebaud.com/inspired-podcast/#whatsapp For more from Simon visit: simonguillebaud.com --- Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Just as the bad behavior of Christians does not disprove the truth claims of Christianity, neither can the sexism, misogyny, or even abuse committed by some Christian men prove that Christianity itself is sexist. To learn more about how Christianity dignifies women, ask for a copy of Abdu Murray's new book More Than a White Man's Religion when you give a gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month. Just go to ColsonCenter.org/February.  

From Khafz among Bohras to Khitan in Indonesia—female genital mutilation is known by different names in over 90 countries.

Dr. Maria Viola Sanchez is the CEO & Founder of STOP THE CUT NOW! Eradicating Female Genital Mutilation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating all forms of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) both nationally and internationally. Maria is an activist in the eradication of FGM procedures, which have affected 200 million girls and women who are alive today. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

Women conductors are in the limelight this week with a film called “Tar”, which opens in cinemas today, starring Cate Blanchett depicting the life of Lydia Tár - a fictional world-renowned composer-conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic. The American conductor Marin Alsop famously observed that women are more likely to lead a G7 country or become four-star generals in the US Army than they are to be the principal conductor of a big orchestra. Anita Rani speaks to one our listener Emma Warren who got in touch with us as she is the only woman on her choral conducting course at The Royal Academy and Joséphine Korda who has just been announced by Opera North as their latest Female Conductor Trainee. Yesterday we talked about Andrew Tate and other social media influencers who are spreading misogynistic messages online. Several listeners got in touch to tell us about how their children have come across this kind of material and with concerns about how best to talk about it with them. Anita is joined by Dr Emily Setty, Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey who does research in schools with young people about sex and relationships and Michael Conroy founder of Men at Work, an organisation that trains professionals how to have constructive dialogue with boys. Jenny Beavan has spent over 40 years dressing the greats of Hollywood for film and screen. She is an 11 time Oscar nominated (and 3 time Oscar winning) costume designer, whose work you will be familiar with from films such as Sense and Sensibility, The King's Speech, and Mad Max: Fury Road. She has just been longlisted for the BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design for her work on Mrs Harris Goes to Paris. The film tells the story of Ada Harris, played by Lesley Manville, a cleaning lady who – unsurprisingly – travels to Paris, after she sees a Dior dress belonging to one of her clients and is determined to own one of her own. Jenny joins Anita to tell us about the process of recreating old Dior designs and the transformative power of that perfect dress! More than 25 years ago, the World Health Organisation made a commitment to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation across the world. Despite this, around eight thousand women and girls each day go through FGM. To understand why this is still happening, Anita Rani will hear from WHO researcher Dr Christina Pallitto and charity CEO Nkatha Mugao, who helps women and girls in Kenya who have been cut, and is working to stop FGM.

Hibo Wardere is a Somali-born author, activist, and female genital mutilation survivor based in the UK. At the age of six, Hibo was bullied on the playground for not being ‘cut.' Desperately wanting to fit in, she asked her mother to give her the cut the other girls had. She never imagined the horror she would then be subjected to as she describes "it was like being butchered alive." For survivors of FGM, the humiliation doesn't end with the cutting; its consequences are lifelong with side effects such as infertility, kidney problems, keloids, painful menstruation and sex, and even maternal death. In this episode we explore the motivations for mothers to repeat the violence they endured as girls, perpetuating a 3000-year old woman-hating practice across cultures and religions, the psychological ramifications for survivors, and what women need to heal. Hibo calls for women everywhere to unite in struggle as the strength of our shared experience is one of the most powerful forces in the world. Follow Hibo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hibowardere/ Donate to Educate Not Mutilate: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/educatenotmutilate Read Hibo's book 'Cut': https://amzn.to/3Fvqzae Join me in New Mexico Feb 3-6, 2023 | https://www.whosebodyisit.com/truth-or-consequences-sovereign-womens-retreat SUPPORT THE PODCAST | https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/whosebodyisit?locale.x=en_US EVERYTHING | https://www.whosebodyisit.com/ ---- Time by ASHUTOSH | https://soundcloud.com/grandakt | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 | Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

According to the World Health Organization, more than 200 million girls and women alive today have experienced FGM, or female genital mutilation. That's about 5 percent of women and girls around the globe. How can the world finally end this? On today's episode of the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women – our first of Season 3 – reporter Eunice Maina explains how financial factors incentivize women to perpetuate this practice, and interviews a group of girls who are tackling this head on. Later in the episode, host Reena Ninan speaks with Caroline Lagat, a program officer at Equality Now. Lagat works largely on legal ways to end FGM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we will be featuring a brave woman whose pain and suffering were the stepping stones to finding her freedom, Shamsa's journey continues. Upon returning to Somalia as a young adult, the tribulations she faced there, and how it has shaped her life to becoming the woman she is today. Stay tuned for part two. Follow Shamsa's Instagram @shamsaaraweeloIf you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can contact us on the following platforms:• Website: www.multispective.org• Email: info@multispective.org • Instagram handle: Multispectiveorg • Facebook page: MultispectiveSupport the show

At the 41st UPR, Costa Rica recommended India develop a national plan to tackle the issue. It will put the Modi govt under international scrutiny to act upon it.

In today's episode, we will be featuring a brave woman whose pain and suffering were the stepping stones to finding her freedom. Shamsa Araweelo suffered Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) at 6years old. Shamsa tells us about her memories of the procedure, the terrible after-effects of it and how she first found out she was different from other girls. Follow Shamsa's Instagram @shamsaaraweeloIf you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can contact us on the following platforms:• Website: www.multispective.org• Email: info@multispective.org • Instagram handle: Multispectiveorg • Facebook page: MultispectiveSupport the show

We take a listen to how the climate crisis is affecting people's lives in different parts of Africa — from profound societal impacts in Maasai communities in Kenya, to the mental health challenges people are enduring in South Africa, to threatened tropical peatland ecosystems in the Cuvette Centrale basin in the DRC.

Lynne Townley was called to the Bar in England and Wales as a Harmsworth Scholar in 1996 and by the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland (2018). Lynne currently combines teaching on the Bar training course at City, University of London with part-time judicial roles as well as writing up her PhD on honor killings and the development of the policy on honor-based crime in England and Wales. Lynne has also held positions as a Financial Ombudsman and as a public prosecutor. She was also a Senior Policy Advisor and legal advisor to the Director of Public Prosecutions.  She has been a member of the Ministry of Justice's Murder Review Advisory Group and was the Legal Advisor to NHS Health Education England on drafting e-learning materials for all NHS staff on Female Genital Mutilation (2014 – 15). In 2018-21 Lynne chaired the Association of Women Barristers, representing women barristers in England and Wales.   Lynne was a co-founder of the Oxford University Press National Moot Court Competition back in 1997 (which coincided with the publication of a book on mooting that she co-authored).  She has also published author of a diverse range of legal books and articles. Lynne has been instructed as an expert witness on familial cultural practices in the criminal, family, and coroners' courts.  In this episode, we discuss: - Writing public policy about the traumatic cases that cross your desk. - Dealing with the pressure going into emotional cases. - Having trusted mentors who understand how to deal with such specific trauma. - Supporting people in the courtroom like it's their first time. Please let me know your thoughts!  Connect with Lynn Townley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynne-t-37b3261a/  Twitter: ​​ https://twitter.com/lynne_townley  Website: https://www.city.ac.uk/about/people/academics/lynne-townley  Connect with Cindy Watson: Wesbite: https://watsonlabourlaw.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCHOGOsk0bkijtwq8aRrtdA?view_as=subscriber  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we focus on two powerhouse activists in the world of reproductive rights and justice: Grace Kodindo and Loretta Ross.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.