Podcasts about female genital mutilation fgm

Khadija Gbla is an absolute force to be reckoned with - and we've been closely following her work for a long time.If she's not on your radar already - Khadija is a leading human rights activist and writer, amongst many other things. She was born in Sierra Leone, spent her youth in Gambia, and, as a teenager, moved to Australia. She is a leading voice and campaigner on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Australia. In the new anthology Someone Like Me, Khadija reflects on her autism diagnosis, fighting for the rights of her son, and breaking intergenerational trauma. Edited by Clem Bastow and Jo Case, the collection of stories in Someline Like Me features twenty-five Autistic women and gender-diverse writers who share their personal stories and challenge these stereotypes. This is a deeply moving conversation and it was an honour to have Khadija join us for this chat with Soaliha. 

Fatima was only seven years old when she was made to participate in a ritual that later shattered her life.As the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) today, she speaks about the experience that has left lasting scars on her and many other women and girls like her. Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily to hear how her once joyful childhood was forever changed by the traumatic experience.

Explore the pressing global challenge of modern witch hunts with Kirsty Brimelow KC, one of Britain's leading human rights barristers and incoming vice chair of the Bar Council. Drawing parallels between harmful traditional practices worldwide, Brimelow shares insights from her groundbreaking work developing protection orders and contributing to the 2021 United Nations resolution on witch hunting and ritual attacks. Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and violence related to witchcraft accusations. Brimelow shares expert insights on developing effective community engagement strategies while respecting cultural sensitivities. She demonstrates how fear and deeply held beliefs can trigger accusations, illustrating her points with compelling examples from her extensive legal career, policy development work, and international case studies. This episode provides essential context for understanding modern witch hunts as a contemporary global human rights issue requiring coordinated international response. Through examining successful interventions against FGM, we explore proven strategies for combating harmful traditional practices through combined legal action and community engagement. Join us for this critical discussion about protecting vulnerable populations and building effective systems for monitoring and preventing witch hunting in the modern world. Key Topics Covered: Religious freedom and harmful traditional practices Comparative analysis of legal approaches to FGM and witchcraft accusations Role of religious leaders in perpetuating or preventing accusations Challenges facing law enforcement in remote communities Connection between disability discrimination and witchcraft allegations Implementation strategies for the 2021 UN resolution Global initiatives targeting elimination of harmful practices by 2030 Kirsty Brimelow KC National FGM Centre United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution 47/8. Elimination of harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks Pan African Parliament Guidelines for Addressing Accusations of Witchcraft and Ritual Attacks Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: Study on the situation of the violations and abuses of human rights rooted in harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks, as well as stigmatization World Day Against Witch Hunts End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Maryland Witches Exoneration Project Witch Hunt Website End Witch Hunts Bookshop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

In this episode of Turning the Tables, Chanel Ayan joins to discuss the latest season of Real Housewives of Dubai and the off-screen drama that has everyone buzzing. Where do Chanel and Lesa Milan stand today? How are her relationships with castmates Caroline Stanbury, Nina Ali, Sara Al Madani, and the rest of the group? Chanel and Teresa also dive into the premiere of House of Villains, where Teresa is making waves. Chanel opens up about her incredible journey from Kenya to Dubai, her successful modeling career, and the cultural challenges she overcame along the way. She passionately shares her advocacy against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), which inspired her to create Ayan Beauty, a makeup line aimed at raising awareness and supporting young girls affected by FGM. Chanel Ayan Instagram & Ayan Beauty Don't let menopause keep you from feeling like yourself—give Hormone Harmony a try today! 15% off on your first order at happymammoth.com with the code TURNINGTHETABLES at checkout. You'll love it!  Teresa Giudice Instagram  Turning The Tables Instagram Pat's Instagram  Get my merch HERE This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!  

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.

500 million people worldwide lack access to menstrual products and hygiene facilities, impacting different facets of their well-being and their economic, social and political life. In this episode, Working in community to address period poverty, hosted by Hudson Biko Mwalagho, guests will consider the issue of period poverty. Featuring two young leaders in Kenya, Fayne Soida and Mumbi Mwangi, the episode will provide an overview of the issue, its connection to other issues such as food security and child marriage, the impact of stigma around menstruation, highlight locally led solutions and share recommendations to promote menstrual equity.Meet the Speakers:Fayne Soida is the founder and CEO of the Soida Foundation, a youth led non-profit organisation aiming to liberate and empower women through education, fighting against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage, eradicating period poverty, as well as elevating menstrual hygiene through provision of sanitary towels and necessities.Mumbi Mwangi has a passion in destigmatizing and demystifying mental illness and healthcare in Kenya and aims to foster coherence among leaders in various organizations within Africa's healthcare sector. Mumbi firmly believes in the power of people and embracing humanity as a profound strength. About the Podcast:Through the third season of the Tapestry 2030 Podcast: Global Voices, a few members of the OCIC Youth Policy-Makers Hub are aiming to amplify key global issues from the perspective of voices often unheard or excluded from policy and international development conversations. The podcast also aims to identify gaps, challenges and potential solutions within local, national and international efforts.

Welcome to another episode of “On the Issues with Alon Ben-Meir.” Today's guest is Fatou Baldeh, a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and a Gender Justice specialist with an extensive experience in gender, health and development. Over the past decade she has been a leading advocate and contributor to knowledge on women's rights and the eradication of entrenched gender norms and practices, including eradication of FGM in The Gambia and the UK. In this episode, Alon and Fatou discuss the challenges from local communities in combatting female genital mutilation, the proposed repeal of The Gambia's FGM ban and its consequences, and how to break the culture of silence around FGM and educate women about the effects that female genital mutilation has on their bodies. Full bio Fatou Baldeh is a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and a Gender Justice specialist with an extensive experience in gender, health and development. Over the past decade she has been a leading advocate and contributor to knowledge on women's rights and the eradication of entrenched gender norms and practices, including eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia and the UK. To further empower and advance the agenda for gender equality, women empowerment, and rights of children, Fatou founded a Civil Society Organization (CSO) called Women In Liberation and Leadership (WILL) in 2018. Using WILL as a platform for advocacy and awareness raising, Fatou leads a group of 8 women who engage communities to raise awareness on the harm that FGM causes to women, girls, and communities at large. The organization uses initiatives such as community dialogues, women only safe spaces, and positive masculinity to raise awareness at the community level. In recognition of her work, Fatou was honored by The Late Queen Elizabeth as a Member of The Most Excellent Order of The British Empire (MBE) in 2019. In March 2024, Fatou was awarded the prestigious Women of Courage Award by the First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in recognition of her dedication and lifetime service to women and girls in The Gambia.

The UK has just seen the first case where someone convicted of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been sent to prison. Remarkably her victim, now grown up, says that she would to the same and holds no anger against the convicted person. FGM was unknown in the UK until we started accepted Islamic immigration, now the NHS say there may be 3500 cases each year!   PLEASE consider signing up to my brand new FREE substack by clicking here   Please note that TICKETS for our next LIVE show in LONDON are now available here! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/davidpeterevents/1115546 This podcast is sponsored by https://www.quantumhypno.co.uk/

We are back for 2024 (better late than never) with an interesting talk about female genital cutting (previously known as FGM - female genital mutilation) with Dr Greg Jenkins. Today's episode is a tough but important episode. We discuss female genital cutting previously known as female genital mutilation in Australia. We have had the absolute privilege of talking to Dr Greg Jenkins, who was an OBGYN at Auburn hospital when they were first confronted with women in labour who had immigrated from countries where this cultural tradition continues. They looked around for pregnancy and birth guidelines for this population of women but couldn't find any, so went about creating them, with some exceptional outcomes for these women.     Dr Jenkins currently heads up Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Westmead Public hospital in Sydney, and works privately at Norwest Private hospital in Sydney. We are very grateful for his time.    https://ranzcog.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Female-Genital-Mutilation-FGM.pdf  

Rose describes the transformative work done by Brighter Communities Worldwide in Kenya. https://www.brightercommunities.org/ #Kenya #GivingTuesday “When we began working in partnership with the local communities, girls did not enjoy the same opportunities as boys. In large families, the education of boys was given priority. The rates of school dropouts were higher for girls as early marriages were common especially following harmful traditional practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Girls did not understand puberty, had limited or no access to sanitary pads and missed one week in four from school during menstruation. Today, life is different for girls and boys across communities where we work. Since 2002, we have assisted 2,825 young people through our scholarship programme which aims to support students to complete their education. When children go to school, they need safe and healthy classrooms in which to learn and play. Our Healthy Schools Programme makes sure of that with improved water and sanitation, smokeless stoves and school clubs for the children to learn about health issues”.

In this momentous season finale episode, the recording of the Let's Talk Human Rights podcast takes centre stage in Siha District, nestled within the vibrant Kilimanjaro Regions of Tanzania. Our host, Masechaba Mdaka, is joined in person by two remarkable individuals, Elizabeth Mushi and Daniel Siphael, representing the Kilimanjaro Women Information Exchange and Community Organisation (KWIECO). This organisation staunchly advocates for justice, human rights respect, and gender equality in Tanzania. Together, they delve into a subject deeply entrenched in cultural roots yet pivotal for the empowerment of young girls and women. As this episode coincides with the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), it adds a significant layer to the ongoing conversation. This compelling narrative shines a spotlight on the commendable efforts of individuals and organisations spearheading the paradigm shift towards Alternative Rights of Passage—a realm where cultural customs harmoniously coexist with empowerment and progress. Drawing from World Vision's illuminating insights on the pressing issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa, the discussion underscores the urgent need for collective action and advocacy to eradicate this harmful practice. Additionally, our host highlights the ongoing advocacy programmes by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Tanzania, specifically focusing on combatting FGM, emphasising the poignant voices demanding an end to this violation of girls' rights and childhood. As the season culminates, you are cordially invited to embark on a thought-provoking journey—a journey that champions the rights, well-being, and opportunities for young girls and women worldwide. Join us in this finale episode that echoes a resounding call for change, unity, and resilience in the pursuit of a brighter, more empowered future for all. FNF Africa · Ep.5 Transcript.pdf — PDF (100.2 KB)

Join India's personal journey as she shares her experiences and insights into her career path, dating within our community, and the critical issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). She'll delve into the challenges and triumphs she's faced, shedding light on the complexities of tradition and change. Let's spark conversations that matter and explore how we can make a difference together.

Thousands of migrants are among those affected by the floods in Libya. More than 11,000 people are known to have died and the death toll continues to rise. Gambian lawmakers have been calling for the repeal of the law which criminalises Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) citing religious and cultural reasons. We speak to Isatou Touray. Gambia's former Vice President. And Nigeria is the first African nation to join the Invictus Games. The event is a chance for participants suffering from physical and psychological trauma to compete in the international competition. We speak to Peacemaker Azuegbulam who won the first gold medal for his country in powerlifting.

In this evocative episode, Toronto-based Rahat Pye, MSW, RSW — an adolescent, individual, family, and couples therapist — unravels the deeply personal story of her mother, a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) survivor from Bombay, India. Diving deep into the trauma, defiance, and resilience, Rahat sheds light on the stark realities of FGM and its profound effect on her mother's life. As the narrative unfolds, we explore the paradox of a mother who, despite her own harrowing experiences, championed the significance of sexual health, intimacy, and pleasure. Tune in for this captivating and insightful conversation you won't want to miss!Show Notes[00:00:00] Rahat shares her perspective on FGM and believes it should not happen to anyone.[00:00:17] Introduction to Rahat, a social worker from Toronto who tells the story of her mother, a survivor of FGM from Bombay, India.[00:00:43] Explanation of FGM and its severe consequences, including that it's illegal in Canada.[00:01:14] Rahat mentions her grandfather's political involvement and how her mother was raised with a mix of tradition and resistance.[00:01:33] Michelle touches on the trauma of FGM and its implications on her mother's relationship with sex.[00:02:08] Rahat describes her mother's painful experiences related to childbirth and FGM.[00:03:16] Rahat shares that her mother underwent FGM as a young girl in Bombay.[00:04:09] Rahat contemplates the impact of FGM on her mother's life and her defiance against it.[00:05:53] Rahat emphasizes that her mother saw sex as important, valuable, and as a means of connection, despite her FGM experience.[00:06:35] Michelle queries how Rahat learned about her mother's FGM experience.[00:07:39] Discussion on how Rahat's mother emphasized the importance of knowledge about their own bodies and sexual health.[00:09:47] Rahat reflects on her mother's will to learn and teach about the body and pleasure.[00:10:57] Rahat provides a backstory on her mother's immigration to Canada.[00:13:14] Rahat discusses her mother's experience with the medical system, trauma during childbirth, and how this affected their relationship.[00:15:37] Rahat describes her mother's trauma and difficulty around FGM, and how it related to her trust in her body and how it functioned.[00:15:57] Rahat's mother felt isolated and different due to her FGM experience, especially in a community where she was the only person of color.[00:16:28] Michelle mentions the fear FGM survivors face when visiting a new doctor or gynecologist, fearing both physical examination and the doctor's reaction.[00:17:29] Rahat and Michelle discuss the shame and societal perceptions associated with women who have undergone FGM.[00:18:07] Rahat recalls her mother's bold and rebellious behavior, which she believes may have been her way of reclaiming her body after the trauma of FGM.[00:18:48] Rahat reflects on her mother's openness about sex and sexuality while growing up.[00:19:28] Rahat attributes her ease in discussing sexuality to her mother's openness and lack of shame about the subject.[00:20:06] Michelle emphasizes the significance of Rahat's mother transforming her traumatic experience into a positive force for Rahat and her sister.[00:21:56] Rahat reflects on her complicated relationship with her mother, admiring her resilience and ability to turn traumatic experiences into positive life lessons.[00:23:46] Rahat comments on the continuation of FGM in certain parts of the world.[00:25:46] Rahat describes her mother's determination to reclaim her sexuality.[00:26:42] Rahat believes her mother would be proud of her for participating in this interview and openly discussing FGM.[00:27:26] Rahat delves into her mother's attachment trauma and reflects on her own experiences related to childbirth, finding a connection between the two.[00:28:48] Michelle discusses the intergenerational impact of trauma, highlighting the ripple effects of Rahat's mother's experience on Rahat.[00:29:49] Rahat emphasizes the importance of understanding and discussing the realms of sex, pleasure, and intimacy and the significance of culture and belief systems in shaping one's identity.[00:31:41] Michelle If you are in Canada and you believe you or someone you know is at risk of undergoing FGM, please seek assistance through your local police or child protective services. In addition, if you or the person at risk is a Canadian citizen abroad, please contact the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate. Call 1 613 996 8885. 

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.

Premiering at this year's Human Rights Watch Film Festival, Koromousso, Big Sister gives us a peek into the journeys of three women who have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and are reclaiming their autonomy through reconstructive surgery. Co-directored by Habibata Ouarme and Jim Donovan, is the film features Ouarme as the Big Sister (Koromousso) to these women, having had her own reconstructive surgery years ago. In this 1on1, our writer, Seun Olowo-Ake had the chance to speak with Ouarme and Donovan about speaking from trauma, challenging abuse and helping to change women's minds.

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6 to raise awareness about the harmful practice and to promote its elimination. The day aims to empower girls and women and protect their rights and engage communities, governments, and other stakeholders in the fight to end FGM. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/devcomsradio/message

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.

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

The reasons for someone not having a child, by choice, chance or circumstance, are varied and vast. For some females, it is known early in their lives that a given medical diagnosis will determine their fertility, and for others, it may be undefined infertility later in life, or even the unforeseen consequences of cultural practices, which lead to not having children. Some of the topics we have discussed to date on New Legacy Radio are still often deemed to be taboo; from childlessness, to the unspoken realities of IVF and the lack of transparency and accountability around reproductive technologies. We believe these are necessary, inclusive and compassionate conversations to have in this space. Today we will speak with Angela Peabody, the Executive Director & Founder of Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation, who is on the forefront of legal accountability which addresses Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices, and support for survivors of FGM. We will discuss what FGM is, the experiences of survivors, and the reproductive impact on women who have experienced FGM. Join us for this in-depth, compassionate conversation, to bring about greater awareness of these experiences, and in recognition of FGM survivors who are part of our collective community of people without children.

In the latest episode of Let's Talk Human Rights podcast. Host Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Nice Nailantei Leng'ete, a Kenyan human rights activist advocating for an alternative right of passage or ARP for girls in Africa and campaigning to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). According to the February 2022 United Nations Population Fund statistics on FGM, 14 African countries, predominantly in the west, east and horn of Africa regions still practice FGM. As part of aspiration six priority 51 of the African Union Agenda 2063, it aims to eliminate all forms of gender based violence and discrimination against women and girls. Political leaders are playing their own critical part. The African Union has appointed the President of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, as the champion for the elimination of FGM and launched the Salima Initiative in 2019. What has made this practice necessary? Listen in to find out more. Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Africa · FNF S3 Ep 4_Transcript.pdf — PDF (145.0 KB)

In the latest episode of Let's Talk Human Rights podcast. Host Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Nice Nailantei Leng'ete, a Kenyan human rights activist advocating for an alternative right of passage or ARP for girls in Africa and campaigning to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). According to the February 2022 United Nations Population Fund statistics on FGM, 14 African countries, predominantly in the west, east and horn of Africa regions still practice FGM. As part of aspiration six priority 51 of the African Union Agenda 2063, it aims to eliminate all forms of gender based violence and discrimination against women and girls. Political leaders are playing their own critical part. The African Union has appointed the President of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, as the champion for the elimination of FGM and launched the Salima Initiative in 2019. What has made this practice necessary? Listen in to find out more. Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Africa · FNF S3 Ep 4_Transcript.pdf — PDF (145.0 KB)

In the latest episode of Let's Talk Human Rights podcast. Host Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Nice Nailantei Leng'ete, a Kenyan human rights activist advocating for an alternative right of passage or ARP for girls in Africa and campaigning to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). According to the February 2022 United Nations Population Fund statistics on FGM, 14 African countries, predominantly in the west, east and horn of Africa regions still practice FGM. As part of aspiration six priority 51 of the African Union Agenda 2063, it aims to eliminate all forms of gender based violence and discrimination against women and girls. Political leaders are playing their own critical part. The African Union has appointed the President of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, as the champion for the elimination of FGM and launched the Salima Initiative in 2019. What has made this practice necessary? Listen in to find out more. Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Africa · FNF Africa · FNF S3 Ep 4_Transcript.pdf — PDF (145.0 KB)

Sarah Haider is an activist, an immigrant, an essayist, and the co-founder of Ex-Muslims Of North America. During our conversation, Sarah talks about her journey to the U.S. from Pakistan, Western values, the Salman Rushdie fatwa, Charlie Hebdo, freedom of speech in the Muslim world, the life and example of Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the safety of Muslims who leave their religion, feminism and Islam, and the lack of legal equality for women in many Muslim countries.Sarah is committed to providing space and a community to former Muslims who have decided to leave their religion - many of whom fear for their safety and have nowhere else to turn. I admire her commitment to her own conscience, in deciding to go her own way, in creating her organization, in honoring, recognizing, and appreciating her own freedom, and in openly telling the truth - including criticizing Islam - despite its risks.She is a living testament to why our civilization matters, to the rights it bestows to all citizens, to the progress we have made, and to the hope America represents to the oppressed around the world. She is a reminder of our sacred inheritance.------------Support this podcast via VenmoSupport this podcast via PayPalSupport this podcast on Patreon------------Show notesLeave a rating on SpotifyLeave a rating on Apple PodcastsFollow "Keep Talking" on social media and access all episodes------------(00:00) Introduction(02:32) Life in Karachi, Pakistan(05:25) Life in Pakistan vs. America(08:41) The path to atheism(14:53) Breaking out of the belief in God(18:50) Belief in God before becoming an atheist(25:00) The history and foundation of Islam(29:08) What is meant by apostasy?(38:28) Taboos and censorship as a means to protect weak arguments(39:01) The decision to become an activist(43:51) Stories of people inflicting violence against those critical of Islam(49:21) The resistance to changing Islamic beliefs(59:15) Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and aggression toward women in Muslim societies(01:05:54) Empowering Muslim females to fight for their rights

The reasons for someone not having a child, by choice, chance or circumstance, are varied and vast. For some females, it is known early in their lives that a given medical diagnosis will determine their fertility, and for others, it may be undefined infertility later in life, or even the unforeseen consequences of cultural practices, which lead to not having children. Some of the topics we have discussed to date on New Legacy Radio are still often deemed to be taboo; from childlessness, to the unspoken realities of IVF and the lack of transparency and accountability around reproductive technologies. We believe these are necessary, inclusive and compassionate conversations to have in this space. Today we will speak with Angela Peabody, the Executive Director & Founder of Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation, who is on the forefront of legal accountability which addresses Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices, and support for survivors of FGM. We will discuss what FGM is, the experiences of survivors, and the reproductive impact on women who have experienced FGM. Join us for this in-depth, compassionate conversation, to bring about greater awareness of these experiences, and in recognition of FGM survivors who are part of our collective community of people without children.

Hello Blodes&Sistes.   Episode 31 – The Day I Was Almost Circumcised of the Afri Talk Podcast is now available on all podcast platforms. In this episode, I talk about what infibulation / FGM is and also share my own experience about the day I almost got infibulated. This episode is in no way meant to harm or "expose" anybody, but to create awareness around this evil practice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Led by Sylvia Chioma, Girdle #EndFGM and #EndChildMarriage run an online and a field Awareness Programme on Female Genital Mutilation (#FGM) and #Endchildmarriage - and their many complications! If you are touched to support their work, you can do so by buying their book - CUT OFF - at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1861513194 OR you can send any donations to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tonytingle1 Please find the link to Girdle #EndFGM and #EndChildMarriage below: https://twitter.com/thegirdlengr  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please find the link to my Linktree down below: https://linktr.ee/afritalkpod   Let me know what you think in the comments and share this with everyone you know. Enjoy listening…

In this episode, we discuss FGM and why it has proven very difficult to put a complete end to it. How, why & who carries out this act in communities that FGM is still prevalent. Share stories from survivors Layla Hussein (activist,therapist) & Aminata(activist). Image: istock Research: BBC news Africa, WHO, Global Citizen, The Guardian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

Charging up the show this week... Anna welcomes the sensational Khadija Gbla on to the show, to discuss her experience as a victim of and her activism for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Listen in as Khadija explains how this terrible form of child abuse and gender-based violence is actually taking place on Australian shores. Khadija explains her own journey towards pleasure as a woman who had had her clitoris cut from her as an innocent nine year old girl, and comments on society's default position, not only on race, religion and gender, but also on clitoric-centric assumptions. Listen in to her comments after Anna sent her a clitoral air-pulsing vibrator and question your own able-bodied assumptions about sex. Hear what she has to say about Labioplasty in Australia - not just for consenting women, but also for unconsenting children. Be confronted by the truths she conveys over White Saviourism and why she wants to move away from the stereotypical view of FGM victims as being non-white, non-Christian, non-Anglo Australian. Mentioned in the podcast: Desert Flower Australia Comfortable In My Skin IG Gender Sterotyping with Because Why Khadija Gbla now advocates for change in these areas through her work as Director for Ending Female Genital Mutilation Australia with Plan International and teaches workshops and seminars for professionals in order to educate them on prevention, care and treatment of FGM. Be brave and listen to the episode and reach out to Khadija for training requests or advice. You may safe a little girl from a lifetime of shame and health complications... Stay charged. Follow Khadija Gbla: Web khadijagbla.com.au Ted Talk Born a girl in the wrong place IG @khadijaGbla FB @KhadijaGbla Connect with happymash: IG @happymash_ fb @happymashwomen Blog A Woman Charged Web happymash.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awomancharged/message

Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Maria Sanchez A tribute to our Maria Kremer Sanchez! For the past six years, Maria Sánchez has been the co-host of SHADOW POLITICS. Each year the show has grown and Maria has been a significant part of that growth. She's moving on to continue her work on international women's issues, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in particular.  Tune in to join me as we thank Maria for her longstanding commitment to our show, and we reminisce about the journey and talk to Maria about what's next. We say goodbye in sadness, but with great hope for her future activism and with the expectation that she will come back and join us from time to time! Thank you Maria!

Dr. Rose Sakuda is the founder and CEO of Dr. Rose's Secret Place. She was born and raised in Rift Valley province of Kenya. Her mission is to advocate for awareness of the problem of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and to educate the girl child.At the age of thirteen, she went through FGM and it didn't affect her until she gave birth to her first daughter. At first, she thought it was just a normal rite of passage but seeing her daughter go through it, she immediately realized it wasn't right. It was physically, emotionally, and mentally traumatizing. In 2002, Dr. Rose decided to start a foundation that will help raise awareness about what FGM is, the effects of the practice and also give a voice to those who can't advocate for themselves.Important Topics-How Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) presented in her culture-What Dr. Rose does in her foundation to help and have more awareness of it-Her experience when she was shunned by her community when she began talking about FGM-What made her decide that it's her calling that she needed to do something about FGM-Her achievements in her foundation-How people can get some support-How a person moves through traumatic experiences-On the cultural changes that are happening-What are the things she does to build herself up to be able to continue with her work-What her favorite room is and why-How she is a “Force For Good” in the worldQuotes“What I have gone through in my life was not easy. So I feel like if I went through this and my daughter went through this, why can't I talk and also advocate and create awareness for the other girls?”“Education is the key, and if you don't change, then the change will change you.”“If you educate one girl, you educate the whole community around the world.”Connect with Dr. Rose:Dr. Rose's Website: http://drrosessecretplace.co.ke/Dr. Rose's Email: rosesakuda17@gmail.comOther links and resources:Free Gift from Diane (5 Moves to RESET Your Power) - https://ResetYourPowerGift.comFree Gift from Diane (Life RESET Quiz) - https://LifeResetQuiz.comBANKCODE - https://MyBankCode.com/VictoryDiane Halfman's website - http://www.DianeHalfman.comWant to know more about yourself?Some people ask me how to RESET their life.Some people ask me how to be more sensual.Others are wondering how to make more money.How to be more successful.How to start a business.All of these questions and more are what I answer in my programs!Come see me at http://www.DianeHalfman.com

In this episode, Ash and Rae talk to the Co-Founders of 'Safe Spaces for Black Women', Dr Leyla Hussein OBE and Fatima Hajji. We chat about what inspired the pair to initiate the therapeutic platform, dive into their own personal experiences, discussing the importance of Mental Health & wellbeing. In this episode we open up a conversation raising awareness of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); discussing the facts & sharing information on how to support our fellow Queens. To find our more about Safe Space for Black Women: https://www.instagram.com/safespaces4blackwomen/ https://www.safespacesforblackwomen.com/ To find out more about Dr. Leyla Hussein: https://www.instagram.com/leylahusseinuk/ To find out more about Fatima: https://www.instagram.com/miss.hajji/ For more information about this and other episodes... Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/ Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melaninandme? More about Ash https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/ https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en More about Rae https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/ https://twitter.com/missomarpe

In this episode Michelle dives into the topic of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), talking about what it is, what impact it has on girls and women all around the world every day, and stating why this practice needs to be abolished once and for all. An issue that needs to be talked about more, so definitely an episode worth a listen!Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for information & updates @OVARYActing_Pod and ask me all of your questions there!

 Ms. Chikwanda has 6 years of experience in the non-profit sector focusing on community development, conservation, climate change, public health, and is very passionate about gender equality, social justice, and youth empowerment issues. Ms. Musonda has a master’s degree in Public Health and has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education.  Additionally, she has worked on targeted water, sanitation, and hygiene programs in Southern Africa while serving as a fellow on the prestigious Global Health Corps Fellowship program. Ms. Musonda also worked at the Africa Union Commission in Ethiopia on the Campaign on Accelerated Reduction on Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA) and focused on advocating for better health outcomes and expanding understanding of ending maternal mortality in 52 member states in Africa.  In her early career, she worked on access to quality education programs with the United States Department at the U.S Embassy in Zambia under the EducationUSA program, where she helped high school students prepare successful applications to U.S universities and colleges. She later interned at the Clinton Foundation In New York, on a renewable energy project and facilitated an outreach Environmental Club program to promote sustainable development. For the past three years, she has been working as Regional Manager for Africa with the United Nation Foundation under an initiative called Girl Up, she mentors and provides training on leadership to youths from different African countries and coordinates advocacy programs on gender equality lead by adolescents’ girls to help bridge the gap in access to education and stimulate/engage girls to take up careers in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Ms. Musonda continues to promote the importance of investing in girls' education and ending harmful traditional practices (Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child/early marriage, etc.  Musonda enjoys traveling, trying out new food, and learning French.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains explicit details of the process of Female Genital Mutilation. Did you know that over 200 million girls and women across 30 countries have undergone Female Genital Mutilation? Female Genital Mutilation is defined by the WHO as a practice that involves the partial or total remove of external female genital or injury to the female genital organs for non - medical reasons. The practice has no health benefits for girls and women. In this Episode we celebrate Masooma Ranalvi. Masooma is a Law graduate, a Chevening Scholar, with a Diploma on Women in Leadership and Management, University of Bradford. She is an Aspen New Voices Fellow 2020. She works as a trainer on issues of gender and sexual harassment and is a social activist. In 2015, she took the bold step to be vocal about her views on the practice on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) having been a victim of the practice when she was young. She founded an organization called WeSpeakOut which is the largest survivor-led platform working against FGM in India and the world.  Masooma shares about her own personal journey of going through this process and then the courage to share about it publicly and advocating for the end of FGM in India and beyond. You can sign their Change.org petition here.  Note - This episode was recorded over zoom. For any podcast production or post production requirements, write to kanishka@disorientedpenguin.com. For any feedback or guest suggestions write to anewkindofcelebrity@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anewkindofcelebrity/message

“We all have the power to be heroic”. Activist Khadija Gbla believes that culture is not a defence for child abuse, and she’s doing something about it. Her story is shocking - at just 9 years old her mother took her to a hut in West Africa, where she was pinned down as her clitoris was sawn off with a rusty knife. And although her mother says she did it out of love, Khadija has spent her life fighting against what was done to her, which she now knows as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).  In this episode Khadija tells host Georgie Abay about growing up caught between two cultures, about the way female empowerment is perceived, and about how FGM is a symbol of sexism and misogyny in Australia (yes, it happens here too). And although her story is horrific, Khadija is warm, funny, and passionate about her message.  You’ll hear how the sealed section in Dolly and Girlfriend magazines started Khadija’s journey to self-discovery. You’ll hear about how FGM affected her pregnancy and birth, and how she’s grappled with her identity, culture, and disability. Most importantly, you’ll hear about her incredible advocacy and how she hopes to change the future for girls.  This is a moving and unmissable episode. Go to khadijagbla.com.au About AllBrightWelcome to your global sisterhood - the leading career network for women, online and IRL. AllBright champions women in all fields to supercharge their careers and change the game, with daily events, training, networking, and coaching opportunities. From our world-class clubs around the world, to our incredible online membership platform, AllBright is here to celebrate working women worldwide. Sign up for a membership and find support, inspiration, encouragement, and maybe even your next collaborator through our Sisterhood Matching. We're here for you. Visit digital.allbrightcollective.com to claim your 14 day free trial and see why the future looks AllBright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Robi Tingo is a human rights activist, economist, and founder of Msichana Empowerment Kuria: an organization working in local communities to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage through empowering women and girls in Kenya. Listen to hear about FGM and why it occurs, why working with local women and girls is impactful and necessary to end cutting, what education can do for ending violence against women, how you can get involved, and more! Learn more and donate here https://www.msichanaempowermentkuria.org Follow @natalierobi @msichanaempowermentkuria on Instagram! UN Women Generation Equality- https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2021/2/i-am-generation-equality-natalie-robi-tingo Thanks for listening!

TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this episode contains a detailed account of what Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) involves, which some listeners may find distressing. For more information on FGM, visit Dahlia Project. What is an activist entrepreneur? How does a traumatic experience impact your life and how do you deal with it 20 years on? Why is it so important to surround yourself with people that are honest, rather than just say what you want to hear? “We were these broken people trying to change the system.” Dr Leyla Hussein OBE wears many hats. She is best known as an activist around female genital mutilation; she is also an entrepreneur, a psychotherapist, and to use her own words, a ‘changemaker'. Leyla's conversation with Vladi and Nektarios explores how she has dealt with her emotional and psychological wellbeing at different points in her life. Leyla is incredibly honest and raw when she talks about the trauma she went through as a child (not knowing that what she had experienced was a form of abuse, until she was an adult), the stress and anxiety she has experienced and a lack of emotional support. We discuss the similarities between being an activist and a business builder and so much more. Leyla vocalises the importance of pleasure as a support mechanism, and affectionately talks about her ‘Support Bra' - the network of people she surrounds herself with, who will always speak the truth. You can find out more about Leyla's work by following her on Instagram @leylahusseinuk and @leylatherector, on Twitter @LeylaHussein @dahliaproject1 @SafeSpaces4BW @MagoolEndFGM or via her website. Don't forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review NAKED. To learn more about The Future Farm, follow us on social media or visit thefuturefarm.co

This week on #TubtaNabadda, we mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), marked globally around 6 February, and we will focus on Somali initiatives to eliminate the harmful practice. We interview Sahra Abdi Hirse ‘Sahra Kiin,’ Deputy Minister, Ministry of Women Development and Family Affairs of Puntland, about why FGM is a serious human rights violation against women and girls. She also talks about how the newly passed Puntland anti-FGM law impacts communities, especially the rural areas, and the challenges facing its successful implementation. We also interview Amina Ahmed Mohamed, former FGM traditional practitioner, who became a lead voice against the practice. She talks about the pain endured, the immediate risks and long-term health and emotional consequences of the practice. She also conveys a strong message to FGM practitioners, mothers and father,s and Somalis everywhere to abandon the brutal practice. In the studio, your hosts are Ali Gutale and Fathi Mohamed. You will listen to a song about the urgent need to eradicate FGM. Tune in today to Radio Mogadishu, Radio Kulmiye KNN, Radio Baidoa, SBC Radio, Radio Cadaado, Radio Risalah, Radio Dalsan, Radio Beletweyne, Radio Galgadud and Radio Kismaayo to be a part of it. Remember to call in and share your thoughts about the show, or leave us a comment below. In case you miss it on the radio, you can listen in here anytime. You can also get the podcast of this and other episodes of this show on iTunes (apple.co/2xbk78c), Stitcher (bit.ly/2x9djbd) and TuneIn (bit.ly/2kljcZJ).

In episode 80, we sit down with original TV reality star and wife to Wes, Leanne Brown to talk about her journey. Leanne shares with us her tough upbringing, meeting Wes Brown and her memories of being featured on the well known show 'The Real Housewives of Cheshire'. She also reflects on her positive charity work fighting against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and also pushes across the importance of wellness in tough times we are facing.This episode is brought to you in association with our official partner and sponsor Feel Supreme. To find out more information, you can visit them on www.feelsupreme.co.uk.Don't forget to subscribe to ‘The Doctor Uz Podcast' on;Spotify- https://tinyurl.com/ybh38ftaITunes- https://tinyurl.com/ycm6zrrdYouTube- https://tinyurl.com/ya26b3r5To find out more, visit us on www.thedoctoruzpodcast.com.

Today's episode will focus on Female Genital Mutilation - FGM harms girls Can you guess why I chose this topic? Female genital mutilation, which we also call FGM or Bondo, affects a lot of girls and women in Sierra Leone and indirectly impacts us all, whether you are a girl or a boy, a man or a woman. It is important for young people, such yourself, to learn what FGM is and why it is very harmful to girls. It is also important for us to think about common beliefs about FGM so that you can understand which ones are false and which ones are true. We will also consider what you as a young adolescent can do to stop FGM in your home or community. FGM is a very sensitive topic and we will be discussing some difficult issues. If you feel upset by anything in the segments, please find somebody you trust to speak with. After this episode, you will be able to: 1) Explain what we mean by female genital mutilation and the different types that are practiced 2) Distinguish between facts and false beliefs about FGM 3) Understand why FGM is a human rights violation 4) Reflect on what you can do to stop FGM in your home or community *This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.

Did you know that 200 million women are still undergoing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) worldwide? As you know, in November we focus on Shadow Pandemic and following up on our previous episode, we talk more about FGM. In this episode we get to speak with Déborah from France, who’s not only a lawyer, but also a huge advocate for female empowerment. We talk about why 200million women are still undergoing FGM worldwide, how painful and devastating the procedure is, why most cases aren’t brought to court, why it’s so important to hear from survivors like myself and how we – all together – can contribute to finally end FGM. For more information: Follow @powerofworldwomen on Instagram.

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a term that makes my skin crawl to even say it. However, it's practiced in over 92 countries, and even until the 1970s, health insurance in the United States covered female circumcision. These are facts I learned from Farzana Doctor, an FGM survivor and now Activist, Psychotherapist, and Writer. Her latest book, Seven, is a rich, soulfully written novel about inheritance and resistance that tests the balance between modern and traditional customs. This episode is full of learning about FGM, the Dawoodi Bohra community, and how patriarchy continues to be propagated by women. This is a nuanced conversation and I invite you to take a keen listen to this one.

John is a highly experienced detective, having served with the Devon and Cornwall Police for over 28 years and retiring as Detective Chief Inspector in 2016. He was responsible for the prevention and investigation of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, child and vulnerable adult abuse. For the final four years of his police career he was the Force Lead for Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Abuse, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Adults at Risk. He was a member of the Local Safeguarding Children Board and Safeguarding Adults Board. He is also an experienced Hostage and Crisis Negotiator and Coordinator. John is an accredited and experienced Senior Investigating Officer and has worked and led on a number of serious and protracted investigations up to and including murder and in the later part of his police career, a number of high profile investigations in health-care settings. John is a Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Chair and has sat on five different DHR panels and is currently (September 2020) chairing six separate DHR's and a Child Learning Panel Review. Nationally, he was a member of the HMIC National Working Group for Domestic Abuse. He has also completed the accredited three day Karma Nirvana Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage training. As Director of AbuseFreeLife John provides expert consultation and designs and delivers bespoke training for clients. He has trained police officers and representatives from other organisations around the United Kingdom on Domestic Abuse, Coercion and Control, Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences, Honour Based Abuse and Stalking. He has lectured and spoken at a number of events including Exeter and Plymouth University, at the Department of Health National FGM Conference, the National Caldicott Guardians Conference, the National Stalking Conference, Coercion and Control Conference and presented to the Isle of Man Government (Tynwald) as they deliberate a new Domestic Abuse Legislative Bill and most recently at the annual London Safeguarding Adults Board Conference 2020. John's website: www.abusefreelife.com Abuse Talk Podcast currently offers a series of interviews with those that work in the domestic abuse sector. Getting an inside feel for what its really like in their job role and sharing it with all of you. Now mixing with survivor stories. Don't forget you can respond to this episode by leaving a voice message on Anchor, get in touch if you have any queries. Our website: www.abusetalk.co.uk My website: www.jennifergilmour.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abusetalk/message

Tune in to hear Kay and Lauren discuss the stigma surrounding women in ministry and assuming leadership positions in the church, as well as misconceptions associated with the “dirty ‘F’ word.” Lauren Jacobs began her career as a woman abuse counselor before spending the past decade as a Social Justice journalist. Her work focuses on gendercide, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child brides, female literacy, theology and gender equality, as well as human trafficking and female atonement rituals in Africa. Her debut historical fiction book Yehudit Chosen by God (2016), won the prestigious ‘Desmond Tutu - Gerrit Brand Award’ 2017 for its powerful stand on justice for women. Her second historical work Shelamzion, Queen of Israel was released in September 2018. She graced the TEDxCapeTown stage in November 2018 for Africa’s largest TED event, presenting “A Forgotten History: Where Are Our Women?” She is a story teller and an ordained minister in full time ministry with her husband in South Africa. Her newest published work is “Bold Bible Girls” for mother’s and daughters. Connect with Lauren at laurenjacobs.co.za and instagram.com/profuselyprofound Join MSE’s growing podcast community on social media Instagram and Facebook: @msepodcast. Visit bygracenp.com to listen there and purchase MSE Conversation Cards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/myse/support

Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice decided to drop the appeal on a 2018 Detroit ruling that overturned the federal ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). For girls at risk of FGM, this federal ruling has put them in great jeopardy because it sent a signal to supporters of FGM that the practice is allowed, and the violence against girls, mostly around 7-8 years old in age continues. Therefore, it’s up to the states to outlaw the practice. What is female genital mutilation? Why is it practiced? How prevalent is it really? FGM is a human rights issue and is a form of gender-based violence and sexual violence against children. And it does not just happen in “other countries” or specific religions. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 513,000 women and girls have undergone or are at risk of FGM in the United States, including girls in families of both Christian and Muslim faiths. Survivors of this horrifying practice rarely come forward due to the taboo nature of the practice and the backlash survivors endure at the hands of their own family and community. The practice is not about religion but about upholding patriarchy and is misogynistic control over women and girls. On this episode, Ameé speaks with Maryum Saifee, a former U.S. Diplomat, FGM survivor and advocate who is speaking out against the practice of female genital mutilation. And in her words, FGM is simply child sexual assault with a sharp object and conversations need to be had to normalize talking about it so that the practice can be stopped. Sign the Petition to make Female Genital Mutilation illegal in Washington State:https://www.change.org/p/washington-state-legislators-female-genital-mutilation-is-an-american-issue-states-need-to-protect-girls-and-ban-fgm Resources:Sahiyo: https://sahiyo.com/2020/02/05/voices-series-survivors-are-more-than-their-stories/US Network to End FGM/C - https://endfgmnetwork.org/Dahlia Project: http://www.dahliaproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1924_Female_Genital_Trauma_Report_Web.pdf

Asha Ismail is the Director of ONGD Save a Girl Save a Generation. She was born in a town in Kenya called Garissa, near the border of Somalia. Since 2001, she has been living in Spain. She started advocating against female genital mutilation (FGM) and other practices, such as forced marriages and different forms of abuse and violence against girls for the past 30 years. She has worked at a grassroots level in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania, where she raised awareness and promoted education to eradicate these practices. She continues her work in Spain, through the organization that she co-founded, helping women who have been affected in one way or another by these practices.In this episode we discuss:Why her people practice female genital mutilationHow culture, tradition, and religion play into FGMWho is performing FGM to these young girlsThe average age FGM is practicedWhat the effects are on a woman emotionally, mentally and physically from undergoing this practiceWhy the sexuality of a woman is a threat and why FGM removes that threatWhy some women cannot pinpoint where their depression and anxiety come from and when they doWhat Asha feels the solutions to eradicate FGM areWhy social norms play a huge role in perpetuating FGM and reinforcing why women aren’t good enough just the way they areConnect with Asha:http://www.saveagirlsaveageneration.org/Twitter: @save_a_girlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/saveagirlsaveagenerationConnect with Ashley:Instagram: @ashleydrivardWebsite: www.ashleyrivard.com

over 200 million girls and women have experienced a form of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM is a practice of partial or total removal of external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Often tFGM is carried out on girls between a few days old to 15 years old.In this episode, we speak with Hibo Wardere and Paula Ferrari. Hibo is a survivor of FGM and advocate, global speaker and author of the book 'Cut, one women's fight against FGM'. Paula is a Clinical educator and a advocate doing amazing work here in Australia to shed light on the harms of FGM and ways it can be prevented.Keep up to date with Hibo Wardere and Paula Ferrari on Twitter:Want to be the first to receive updates and behind the scenes information about the Social JustUs podcast? Click here to join our private Facebook Group!To read more about Hibo's fight against FGM, you can purchase her book Cut: one women's fight against FGM in Britain Today..

Steve works as a space systems engineer at STFC RAL Space, after graduating with an MSc Astronautics & Space Engineering at Cranfield University (2019) and an MSci (Hons) Physics from Nottingham Trent University (2016). He currently works on a variety of projects from TVAC test campaigns, Phase A & B mission studies, supports the preparation and delivery of Robotic Exploration Field Trials and helps project manage proposals towards using satellite imagery for mine action in Cambodia. Beyond his day job, Steve has founded an experimental rocketry group whom design, develop and launch experimental rocket technology, as well as having a strong ambition to play an active role in sustainable development through the use of Earth Observation, especially for emerging countries; and thus is a member of the Space Generation Advisory Council Ethics and Human Rights Working group, and volunteers through the United Nations, mapping villages, roads and buildings in rural Tanzania to protect girls from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with the Tanzania Development Trust. Notes: RAL Space: https://www.ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/home.aspx Steven's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRtEz85rdW1mPDNWMbDPndw?disable_polymer=true Steven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacecraftengineer/?hl=en ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Steven and Caroline on Twitter: @steveegeorge @spaceyswenny Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org on submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7

Episode 51 has Diane again! Giselle and Diane talk attraction, love interests, and crossdressing as a fetish. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) became banned in Sudan and is the Yaas of the Week. Finally, Kirsten talks coming out and Netflix's Never Have I Ever. Support this podcast

Why is it so difficult to make gender equality a reality?  Our UNcomplicated podcast hosts, Sinduja Srinivasan and Jason DeWall, discover that one major reason is the prevalence of violence against women. For this show marking International Women’s Day 2020, we hear from Kalliopi Mingeiorou, a top UN official working to end violence against women, and also from a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Maryum Saifee, who’s become a tireless campaigner against this ritualistic and global human rights abuse against women and girls.

In this Special Episode we feature Kimberly & Kamunge Ingangi Global Village Ministries (GVM) and THE OLMALAIKA HOME. Global Village Ministries (GVM) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization registered in the United States that provides medical and dental care in Kenya, plus long term projects that include educational opportunities and THE OLMALAIKA HOME - which is a home for young Maasai girls at high risk of genital mutilation and child marriage. A very special home for girls who are 12 years and under that are at high risk of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)and/or childhood marriage. The mission of THE OLMALAIKA HOME is to house and protect young girls who have endured or are at risk of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and/or childhood marriage, providing a warm, nurturing and loving environment; guiding them to see themselves as persons of value through God's eyes fostering respect and appreciation for their peers, teachers, leaders and culture, enabling them to be a generation of educated, productive, respected and valuable young women. Checkout their Website for more info: https://www.theolmalaikahome.org www.globalvillageministries.org Please be sure to Rate, Subscribe, Comment & Share. WATCH FULL VIDEO EPISODES ► Playlist: https://bit.ly/2GJyGlh ► FOLLOW Soumaya Ettouji ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/soumaya.ettouji FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL PLATFORMS ► Twitter @thekisscapades ► Instagram @kisscapadespodcast ► Facebook thekisscapadespodcast LISTEN ON OTHER AUDIO PLATFORMS ► Castbox  ► Spotify

Special Guest Rose Sakuda - "Hope for the Future Africa" Founder & President - is helping young girls escape the evil practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) a.k.a. Female Circumcision. Through her inspiring journey and mission she has saved countless girls from being kidnapped from their safe homes & tortured in this barbaric practice.

Ubah Ali is social activist and feminist from Somaliland, an internationally unrecognized country. She graduated from Abaarso School 2015, Miss Hall's 2016, and currently doing her Bachelor degree in Politics and Human Rights at American University of Beirut. At the age of 18, Ali has started her own organization in 2015 called Rajo:Hope for Somaliland Community, which educates orphans and Somali unprivileged students. From 2012-2015, she was a tutor at Hargeisa Orphanage Center. Her dedication and had work inspired orphans to learn despite the daily problems they face. Some of the orphans that she taught are studying schools in the USA. After her college graduation, she is committed to go back home and rebuild her country. Ali and her team were among the MasterCard Foundation scholars who won the 2018-2019 Resolution Project, and their goal is to eradicate all forms of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across communities in Somaliland.

Rep. Mary Franson joins the podcast this week to discuss a tough and often ignored issue -- female genital mutilation or FGM. Rep. Franson is a state representative from Minnesota who recently introduced legislation to hold both doctors and parents accountable for the practice. In our conversation, she offers insight and explains what steps can be taken to protect the girls.

THE WAR AGAINST GIRLS AND WOMEN USING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION WITH F.A. COLE FA Cole grew up in the coastal West African country of Sierra Leone. A survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), childhood sexual assault, and rape, FA’s mission in life is to focus on empowering survivors and to provide needed tools (spiritual, financial, emotional, and educational) to help them overcome their trauma. She has received a Global Woman Award for building a community of Support, Love, and Sisterhood for survivors of FGM and other forms of sexual violence – and the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. and Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation were so moved by Cole’s selfless act of love, they decided to partner with her to get donations for her foundation (The FAC Foundation – A Lighthouse for KIDS).  FA Cole continues her advocacy work as she works alongside legislators and law enforcement to criminalize this practice in the USA. For more info visit http://www.FACole.org For more info on this podcast visit http://www.OutoftheBoxWithChristine.comBelow are the States Where FGM is Still LEGAL Washington State Montana  Wyoming  Nebraska  Indiana  New Mexico  Mississippi  Alabama  North Carolina  Maine Vermont  Connecticut  Massachusetts  Arkansas  Hawaii  Kentucky  HELP US STOP FGM! PLEASE SHARE THIS PROGRAM WITH OTHERS AND CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS

Interview with Ifrah Ahmed, Somali-Irish social activist, founder of the United Youth of Ireland non-governmental organization and the Ifrah Foundation - she tells her horrific story and her quest against FEMALE Genital Mutilation FGM. She chose to be the voice not the victim after escaping from war-ridden Somalia age 16, a victim of extreme sexual violence and FGM, she became an Irish citizen after seeking asylum in Ireland. Today at age 31, she is the sweetheart of Irish law-makers, and a voice that matters in the United Nations. She is joined in this interview by Leonie Kerins, her executive director, who gives us the specifics on the issue. If you think FGM is not happening near you think again. 200 million women in the world are victims of FGM, and 30 millions are currently at risk. Even in the United States where 17 states have yet to pass a legislation against FGM. You want to talk of WOMEN EMPOWERMENT ? Let’s ... it’s impossible if you look the other way knowing millions are currently mutilated for the simple fact that they are FEMALES. You can help : There are details on IFRAH FOUNDATION’s website of how people can help and donations can be made directly to Ifrah's Foundation from https://www.ifrahfoundation.org/ Please follow us on Twitter, Facebook & (increasingly!) Instagram.com/Ifrah.foundation We spoke about the US End FGM Network of organisations in the US working on this issues and their details can be accessed here: https://endfgmnetwork.org/members/ find out if your state has passed the legislation against FGM https://www.theahafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MEDIA-REPORT_2019.pdf DONATE HERE: https://www.ifrahfoundation.org/donate

Young girls throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East are subject to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) each year. A procedure where the genitals of young girls are deliberately cut for religious and social reasons. Journalist MIchael O'Kane meets women trying to end this practice which is seen as normal tradition within some cultures. (2018)

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February 6th marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a United Nations-sponsored awareness day meant to highlight efforts to eradicate FGM. An estimated 200 million women and girls today have undergone some form of FGM, a practice that can cause irreversible physical and mental health challenges. In this episode of Take as Directed, CSIS Global Health Policy Center Senior Associate Janet Fleischman speaks with Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya, a Kenyan educator, activist, and founder of “Kakenya’s Dream”, a leading nongovernmental organization for girls’ education, health, and empowerment, which also works to end FGM and child marriage. Dr. Ntaiya discusses the personal journey that led her to form “Kakenya’s Dream”, and how her work is helping to develop the next generation of women leaders in her community. Hosted by Janet Fleischman.  

American Truth Project discusses if two new Muslim Congresswomen oppose the Muslim tradition of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Young girls throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East are subject to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) each year. A procedure where the genitals of young girls are deliberately cut for religious and social reasons. Journalist Michael O’Kane meets women trying to end this practice which is seen as normal tradition within some cultures (2018)

Hibo Wardere is a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) who spends her time working to ensure that no other girl will be subjected to the pain and long term physical and emotional damage it causes. She works in the UK and all over the world advising governments and teaching schools and health professionals about FGM.In Somalia, where Hibo was born, 98% of women have been cut; it is most commonly practised in west, east and north Africa. It is also practised in parts of the Middle East and Asia, particularly Indonesia, but, with migration, girls in any country can be at risk. It is estimated there are 170,000 women and girls in England and Wales who have been affected by it, and 63,000 who are at risk.Hibo talks about her own experience, the works she is involved now and why stopping FGM is everyone's business. She will be talking in more detail on the Sunday of the FiLiA conference in 2018.Follow Hibo on TWITTER

Hibo Wardere is a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) who spends her time working to ensure that no other girl will be subjected to the pain and long term physical and emotional damage it causes. She works in the UK and all over the world advising governments and teaching schools and health professionals about FGM.In Somalia, where Hibo was born, 98% of women have been cut; it is most commonly practised in west, east and north Africa. It is also practised in parts of the Middle East and Asia, particularly Indonesia, but, with migration, girls in any country can be at risk. It is estimated there are 170,000 women and girls in England and Wales who have been affected by it, and 63,000 who are at risk.Hibo talks about her own experience, the works she is involved now and why stopping FGM is everyone’s business. She will be talking in more detail at FiliA on the Sunday of the conference in 2018.

From rescuing girls from female genital mutilation to championing women’s political rights, Leah Chebet Psiya is breaking down barriers in her Pokot community in eastern Kenya

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Police are among the people who are “mandatory reporters” of suspected abuse or neglect. Abuse can take many forms — from physical harm to emotional damage. One relatively unknown form of child abuse is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) — the practice of the removal of a female’s clitoris and labia. Women in places like Dijibouti, Egypt, Guinea, Mali, Northern Sudan, Sierra Leone, and Somalia have undergone this brutal “procedure.” Astonishingly, this brutal form of child abuse is becoming prevalent in the United States. In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss how police should respond to reports of FGM.

When UK playwright Charlene James wrote Cuttin' It in 2014, she meant it to be the starting point for conversations about Female Genital Mutilation. Although illegal in UK since 1985, FGM is still being practiced on young girls. Cuttin' It toured a number of secondary schools in London and Birmingham for a month earlier this year. The play won the George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright in 2015 and the Alfred Fagon Award for Best New Play in 2014. This time round, it was staged by the Young Court at the Royal Court Theatre in London. Romana Flello, the Young Court manager, felt it was important to raise awareness about the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as well as violence against women and girls. Furthermore, FGM is on the curriculum on the schools' programme. Each school visit involved a pre-show workshop followed by a post-show Q&A with the pupils led by Flello. Playwright Charlene James insists that FGM is not only practiced in Somalia even though the characters in her play are two Somali teenagers from Kismayo living in Britain. "This is not just happening in Africa, Indonesia or those far away places that we can just off from. It's happening in this country, in cities like Birmingham, London, Glasgow," says James. It was while watching a documentay by Leyla Hussein, the Cruel Cut that James first became aware of FGM. "This one [issue] just got to my gut really and I just felt like I needed to speak about it." Cuttin' It is also about the multi-layared identities of children of immigrants. Something James is familiar as her parents came from Jamaica to settle in Birmingham. "You are trying to assimilate into a country that your parents weren't part of. You want ot embrace your culture but you might not fit in. I think it was important to show how do you have those dual identities and how you are juggling that. There is that clash which I think is really interesting of how those two marry together and FGM is one of those things" explains James. Follow the Royal Court Theatre on Twitter @royalcourt Follow Romana Flello on Twitter @RomanaFlello Follow Zeenat Hansrod on Twitter @zxnt Extracts of the play, Cuttin' It, courtesy of the Young Court Sound editor: Alain Bleu

An activist who has mobilized young people in West Africa to lobby against practices that are harmful to girls will now be advocating for change across the entire continent. Jaha Dukureh from The Gambia was recently named the first ever Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa with UN Women, the United Nations entity that champions gender equality and the empowerment of women. For our latest Lid Is On podcast, she's been telling Dianne Penn she can already see signs that Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage are on the way out. Music Credit: State of Mind by Audiobinger

Welcome to Learn on the go, a Community Care Inform podcast where we discuss what the latest research findings mean to your practice.In this episode, we asked two experts to summarise the research on female genital mutilation (FGM), and explain what social workers can learn from it. The expertsSonita Pobi is head of training at the National FGM Centre, a partnership between Barnardo’s and the Local Government Association funded by the Department for Education. She has developed and delivers the CPD advanced level training "Multi-agency safeguarding against female genital mutilation" which is available nationally.Dr Comfort Momoh is an FGM and public health specialist with extensive experience of holistic, women-centred care. She established and runs the African Well Woman’s Clinic at Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. Comfort has been working on women and girls’ rights issues for more than 30 years, and is a strong campaigner against domestic violence and for the eradication of FGM.The podcast is presented by Ruth Hardy, assistant content editor at Community Care Inform.0.00 – 06:11Sonita Pobi discusses the research ‘Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation in England and Wales: National and local estimates’.06:12 - 19:58Sonita Pobi discusses the research "Between Two Cultures". This found that the majority of those interviewed were opposed to FGM, but that more traditional families, people from rural communities and people with a lower level of education are more likely to support FGM.19:59 - 23:18Comfort Momoh discusses tackling FGM and why FGM must be seen as a safeguarding issue.ReferencesMacfarlane, A and Dorkenoo, E (2014)Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation in England and Wales: National and local estimatesCity University London and Equality NowMandatory reporting of female genital mutilation: procedural information (2015)Department for Education and Home OfficeNorman, K; Gegzabher, SB and Otoo-Oyortey, N (2016)"Between Two Cultures": A Rapid PEER Study Exploring Migrant Communities' Views on Female Genital Mutilation in Essex and Norfolk, UKNational FGM Centre and ForwardTackling FGM in the UK: Views of People From Communities Affected By FGM (2015)Tackling Female Genital Mutilation Initiative and Options

Kennedy Otina from FEMNET talks about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as facilitated by families in some African countries and the cultural drivers are behind this practice. Kennedy also discusses the initiatives being implemented to see an end to the practice of FGM in Kenya.

Some 92% of married Egyptian women aged between 15-49 have had their genitals cut. FGM is more common in Egypt than anywhere else in the world. These astonishing statistics are all the more surprising when you consider that Egypt banned the practise in 2008. So why is FGM so prevalent in Egypt? Four expert witnesses tell us about the challenge of turning a widely-followed tradition into a crime. (Photo: A gynaecologist co-operating with the Coptic Center for Training and Development gives a lecture on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in a village close to Beni Sueif, south of Cairo. Credit: Getty Images)

In the first of a new series on the stories behind the news, Elle Hunt recounts the day she spent chasing an internet hoax that fooled major media organisations and Bridie Jabour examines Australia’s first FGM trial

With February 6th marking International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, we have with us Nina Smart to discuss this barbaric practice suffered by young girls and women across the globe! Crossing the threshold into the second half of the show, we also mark the season of Mardi Gras in my hometown of New Orleans.  I'll share with you the holiday parade Schedule and discuss the many parades named for Goddesses Isis, Olympia, Nyx, Eve, Nemesis,  and Selene.  I'll also share with you the pagan roots of Mardi Gras from my book, Sacred Places of Goddess: 108 Destination.   

We debate the issues around female genital mutilation, including how many people are at risk, why the subject is taboo and what is being done to end it• Read a transcript of the podcast