The award-winning filmmaker of 'India's Daughter', Leslee Udwin is laying the roots for gender equality and empathy through a school curriculum for little children in 19 countries. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/10/14/leslee-udwin-on-indias-daughter-and-think-equal/
Four web warriors came together from across South Asia to talk about why arming girls and young women with internet tools is the key to women's empowerment. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/10/09/web-warriors-arming-girls-with-internet-tools-and-infrastructure/
New York-based impact-investment consultant Fawzia Naqvi talks about her decade of travel and work in India as a woman of Pakistani origin. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/10/08/fawzia-naqvi-on-working-in-india-as-a-woman-of-pakistani-origin/
Environmentalists Srini Swaminathan and Shubhashree Sangameswaran offer practical tips for an eco-friendly lifestyle in their two new books. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/10/09/srini-swaminathan-and-shubhashree-sangameswaran/
For South Asians, tradition is everything, but traditions and customs can also be cruel, misogynistic, divisive and inhumane. It's time for new ones, say these scholars and activists. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/10/07/the-burden-of-tradition-gender-equality-and-social-justice-in-south-asia/
Speaking at South Asia Union Summit Led by Women, Afghan-origin journalist Najiba Laima Kasraee and policy researcher Mariam Safi voiced concerns about the future of Afghan women under the Taliban. This episode is also available on eShe's website: http://eshe.in/2021/10/05/najiba-laima-kasraee-and-mariam-safi-on-taliban-takeover-of-afghanistan/
Award-winning Hmong-Australian playwright Michele Lee talks about the sense of ‘being othered’ that follows immigrants, and her new play RICE. Watch the video here: https://eshe.in/2021/10/04/playwright-michele-lee/
Author, peacebuilder and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr Scilla Elworthy inaugurates eShe's South Asia Union Summit Led by Women, where 50 eminent women from 13 countries came together to discuss solutions for peace, gender equality and social justice in South Asia. Watch the video here: https://eshe.in/2021/09/30/peacebuilder-dr-scilla-elworthy-opens-south-asia-union-summit-led-by-women/
Sadaffe Abid's social tech-enterprise CIRCLE Women aims to empower one million Pakistani women with basic digital literacy and business skills. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/29/sadaffe-abid/
Human-rights campaigner Mandy Sanghera believes tradition is used to oppress women in South Asia, and women in positions of power should lead the call for change. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/26/women-cannot-be-forced-to-toe-the-line-of-tradition-mandy-sanghera/
Friends and followers from around the world share their heartfelt tributes to Kamla Bhasin, an icon of peace, feminism and social justice in South Asia. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/25/kamla-bhasin-tributes-from-across-south-asia/
Poet-activist Najwa Zebian’s debut book draws life lessons from her experiences as a Muslim immigrant seeking the essence of 'home' all through her growing years. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/24/lebanese-canadian-activist-najwa-zebian-debut-book-welcome-home/
Young changemaker Faiza Yousuf talks about her initiatives WomenInTechPK, the biggest community for women technologists in Pakistan, and CodeGirls, a coding boot-camp. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/23/faiza-yousuf-founder-of-womenintechpk-and-codegirls/
Sri Lankan lawyer-activist Ambika Satkunanathan believes South Asian countries need to introspect on how our societies and laws are perpetuating crime instead of curbing it. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/22/ambika-satkunanathan-on-prison-reform/
One of the most vocal advocates for India-Pakistan peace, Beena Sarwar shares her thoughts on bridging divisions and her vision for a visa-free South Asia. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/20/beena-sarwar-south-asia-peace-action-network/
Actor and casting director Dolly Thakore on the "conditioning of silence over generations" of women, and her new tell-all memoir. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/18/i-think-women-are-womens-best-supporters-dolly-thakore/
Philanthropist and peacebuilder Sarita Kumari Sodha's work and identity are an emblem of India and Pakistan's cultural bonds and shared history. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/16/sarita-kumari-sodha-ghanerao/
Renowned author and festival director Namita Gokhale was recently awarded the Yamin Hazarika Woman of Substance Award 2021. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/14/indian-women-are-individually-strong-but-socially-vulnerable-namita-gokhale/
Tech entrepreneur Sukhinder Singh Cassidy talks to eShe TV about her experiences in Silicon Valley, risk-taking from a gender perspective, and her new book 'Choose Possibility'. Follow us on YouTube or Facebook @esheworld for more conversations with inspiring women.
Dutchwoman Nienke van Bezooijen is out to identify and sponsor five global projects to build peace and sustainable impact through her Building Bridges Movement. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/10/nienke-van-bezooijen-building-bridges-movement/
Author, model and motivational speaker Sudha Menon interviewed several famous personalities on their favourite food memories and recipes for her new book. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/07/food-is-an-integral-part-of-our-culture-and-to-let-that-go-away-uncelebrated-is-a-tragedy-sudha-menon/
AI expert Spriha Biswas on gender bias in algorithms, creating an inclusive space for women in tech startups, and her first encounter with coding. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/04/spriha-biswas-on-artificial-intelligence-and-human-centric-ai/
The new book 'The Inheritance of Words: Writings from Arunachal Pradesh' brings together diverse writings of women from this northeastern Indian state. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/02/book-review-the-interitance-of-words-writings-from-arunachal-pradesh/
The National Council of Women Leaders has released a series of recommendations for India’s government on tackling gender-based violence targeting Dalit women and girls. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/09/01/indian-government-has-failed-to-protect-dalit-women-from-caste-based-sexual-violence-says-ncwl/
Sudha Bhuchar’s illustrious career in the theatre and arts began in the late 1970s, when as a college student studying maths and sociology she got drawn to a South Asian cultural entertainment group Tara Arts. Besides theatre, she acted in numerous memorable roles in soap operas such as EastEnders in the 1980s. She later set up Tamasha Theatre Company along with director Kristine Landon-Smith in 1989 with the mission of mainstreaming Asian art in British culture and encouraging artists from Sout...
Natasha Scripture’s intriguing memoir 'Man Fast' takes us through her romantic trysts and spiritual quest as she travels the globe for work and self-discovery. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/30/a-dating-detox-and-a-womans-quest-to-awaken-the-divine-feminine-energy-within-her/
Author-entrepreneur Varsha Adusumilli has tied up with eminent personalities from India’s corporate and creative sectors for the Wonder Girls Student Leaders Fellowship. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/27/wonder-girls-student-leaders-fellowship-varsha-adusumilli/
On a mission to empower Indian women in the Himalayas with work and job opportunities, Giri Foundation announced the launch of its India chapter this week. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/26/giri-foundation-launch-event/
'Big Mistake', a new anthology of essays by writers, influencers and pathbreakers, reminds us of all those difficult journeys we navigate at some point while growing up. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/25/book-review-big-mistake-an-anthology-on-growing-up-and-other-tough-stuff/
Actor and playwright Sudha Bhuchar talks to eShe TV about her new film ‘Into Dust’ and her why the cause of India-Pakistan peace is a personal one for her. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://eshe.in/2021/08/24/eshe-tv-actor-sudha-bhuchar-into-dust/
