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She Talks Peace

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This is She Talks Peace, a podcast that highlights the role of women peacebuilders around the world in bringing lasting peace and security to their communities. Hosted by Amina Rasul Bernardo, President of the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy.

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Episodes

Ep. 64: Enass Muzamel Talks Protesting a Dictatorship on the Streets of Sudan

Enass Muzamel is a civil society leader in Sudan and Executive Director of the Madaniya organization. In this episode, she tells Amina and Ayesah her experiences in organizing weekly protests against a military junta, campaigning against female genital mutilation (FGM), and empowering women through cycling. Apart from the incumbent dictatorship, Enass laments the deeply-rooted patriarchal values of Sudanese society which create insecurity for women. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and ...

Nov 06, 202240 min

Ep. 63: Gen Z Talks Women, Peace and Security

Commemorating the 22nd anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on October 31, three young women share their thoughts on the value of the WPS agenda in peaceful communities, and what governments can do to support women peacebuilders. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcast Twitter: @shetalkspeace | twitter.com/shetalkspeace Instagram: @shetalkspeace | instagram.com/shetalkspeace/ Visit Amina Rasul's social media p...

Oct 30, 202245 min

Ep. 62: Ruth Yu-Owen Talks Rethinking Women in Tech

The tech industry is notoriously male dominated, partly due to the misconception that women are uninterested in STEM. Ruth Yu-Owen, co-founder of Connected Women, challenges the status quo and offers an avenue for Filipino women and girls to participate in the fourth industrial revolution: artificial intelligence. In this episode, Amina and Ruth chat about how Connected Women creates decent work-from-home tech jobs for thousands of women in the Philippines. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pa...

Oct 23, 202234 min

Ep. 61: Esther Omam Talks Tempering the Egos of Men in Cameroon

Reach Out Executive Director Esther Omam gives Amina a rundown on the role of civil society in ending armed conflict in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. With 2 decades of experience in humanitarian work, Esther shares stories of villages burned to the ground, a WhatsApp group for women peacebuilders, and being called "black legs" by separatist groups. Above all, she calls for strengthening the role of women in mediation to temper the egos of men. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and ...

Oct 15, 202237 min

Ep. 60: Ice Seguerra Talks the Sound of Music in the Thick of the Marawi Siege

Amina and Ayesah chat with singer-songwriter and former child star Ice Seguerra, the first transgender man appointed to a national goverment position in the Philippines as Chairperson of the National Youth Commission (NYC). He shed light on government's inadequacy in dealing with ground level problems, particularly in conflict areas, and how he used music to comfort evacuees during the siege of Marawi. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/sh...

Oct 09, 202241 minEp. 60

Ep. 59: Ayu Kartika Dewi Talks Promoting Peace & Tolerance from Within in Indonesia

Peacebuilder Ayu Kartika Dewi tells us how she promotes tolerance in diverse Indonesia by meditating, sending youths on trips to post-conflict communities, and getting President Joko Widodo to read comics. Ayu also describes what it was like to live in America's Bible Belt as a Muslim woman. New episodes of She Talks Peace are released every Sunday at 8:00 AM (GMT +8). Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcast Twitter: @sheta...

Oct 02, 202251 min

Ep. 58: Mothers Empower Daughters

Amina and Salma recall how they were empowered by their mother, Senator Santanina Rasul⁠. In this episode,the two sisters discuss the remarkable life of their mother as an educator and advocate for adult literacy, a Muslim senator, and a trailblazer in promoting and protecting rights of Filipino women. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcast Twitter: @shetalkspeace | twitter.com/shetalkspeace Instagram: @shetalkspeace | ins...

Sep 24, 202254 min

Ep. 57: Dr. Lourdesita Sobrevega-Chan Talks Mobilizing Masculinist States in ASEAN

Philippines' Women's Rights Representative Lourdesita Sobrevega-Chan gives us an inside look on all things women's rights in the ASEAN Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Women and Children (ACWC). In this episode, she talks about the ACWC, discusses the ASEAN's collective progress in lobbying for the protection of women, engaging with civil society, and drafting a Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Faceb...

Sep 18, 202255 min

Ep. 56: Peacebuilding in Pakistan the Tolana Way

Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcast Twitter: @shetalkspeace | twitter.com/shetalkspeace Instagram: @shetalkspeace | instagram.com/shetalkspeace/ Visit Amina Rasul's social media pages: Twitter: @aminarasul | twitter.com/aminarasul Instagram: @aminatasul | instagram.com/aminarasul/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/amina-rasul-084a0824/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 11, 202234 min

Ep. 55: Nur-Ainee Tan Lim Talks Women, Leadership and Islam

Islamic scholar Nur-Ainee Misuari Lim discusses the role women played in organizing the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the mission of the MNLF women for the future. Tune in the video version of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSACzoute4IG0ed3PAjsVFg Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcast Twitter: @shetalkspeace | twitter.com/shetalkspeace Instagram: @shetalkspeace | instagram.com/shetalkspeace...

Sep 04, 202257 min

Ep.54: Fidel V. Ramos - The Feminist President?

Amina Rasul and Ayesah Abubakar are awed by the inspiring stories about the late Fidel V. Ramos and how he empowered Filipino women, shared by Dr. Carmencita Noriega-Reodica and Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion...

Aug 28, 202257 minEp. 54

Ep. 53: Dr. Arifah Rahmawati Talks Justice for Female Combatants.

The progress and situation in the battle for peace may not be as peaceful and progressive as we hope. In this episode, Dr. Arifah Rahmawati joins us to talk about justice for female combatants and their stories that we need to shed more light on. Check out the video version of the episode on the She Talks Peace youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSACzoute4IG0ed3PAjsVFg Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcast ...

Aug 21, 202250 min

Ep. 52: #ItTakesAVillage

Happy World Humanitarian Day! Together with humanitarian workers and leaders - Atty. Laisa Masuhud Alamia, Melindi Banas-Malang, Daphne Macatimbol, Carmen Lauzon-Gatmaytan, and special guests from the Mindanao State University, we celebrate the 2022 World Humanitarian Day by discussing the representation and immense significant role of women leaders - women in general, play in the process of peacebuilding and human work. We also talk about the progress of humanitarian action in our country, spec...

Aug 14, 20221 hr 1 min

Ep. 51: Missing Peace, Finding Hope

She Talks Peace is a year old! To celebrate the anniversary, Dina Zaman, Dr. Jenny Lind Elmaco, Dr. Ayesah Uy Abubakar, Prof. Aurora Javate de Dios, Amporn Marddent, and Noor Huda Ismail reminisce about the year that passed. They share inspirational quotes they live by and discuss the highlight events that happened in the past year. Specifically, the evolution of Peace in the world, the space women take, and finding hope in all that is happening. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and sho...

Aug 07, 20221 hr 2 min

Ep. 50: Educator Ayesah Uy Abubakar Talks Peace is Inclusive

Lecturer and Peacebuilder Dr. Ayesah Uy Abubakar explains the conflict and peace processes in Southern Philippines, Aceh, and Southern Thailand in the context of development, women's participation, and community reality. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to ma...

Jul 31, 202256 min

Ep. 49: Helen Rojas shares stories about women combatants transformation to peace and gender advocates

Peace and Gender Advocate Helen Rojas talks about the advancement of women's participation in Muslim Mindanao in decision-making and peacebuilding, looking at the quality, effectiveness, and power women hold in the system now. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcast Twitter: @shetalkspeace | twitter.com/shetalkspeace Instagram: @shetalkspeace | instagram.com/shetalkspeace/ Visit Amina Rasul's social media pages: Twitter: @a...

Jul 24, 202251 min

Ep. 48: Nizam Bashir Talks Women's Access to Justice

Trial Counsel, Writer, Activist, and Sharia Lawyer Nizam Bashir talks about the Emilia Hanafi case, the issues single mothers face, the legal framework of secular and Sharia court systems, and women's right to justice and equality. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcast Twitter: @shetalkspeace | twitter.com/shetalkspeace Instagram: @shetalkspeace | instagram.com/shetalkspeace/ Visit Amina Rasul's social media pages: Twitte...

Jul 17, 202234 min

Ep. 47: Dr Thanussha Francis Xavier talks Malaysian Women in Politics

Medical Doctor and Founder of Parti MUDA Dr Thanussha Francis Xavier talks about women empowerment, political climate for women in Malaysia, and the role of women in peace and security. Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support! Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcast Twitter: @shetalkspeace | twitter.com/shetalkspeace Instagram: @shetalkspeace | instagram.com/shetalkspeace/ Visit Amina Rasul's social media pages: Twitter: @aminarasul | twitter.com/aminarasul Instag...

Jul 03, 202245 min

Ep. 46: Ahlem Nasraoui Talks Democracy in Tunisia

Founder of Young Leaders Entrepreneurs Association Ahlem Nasroaui discusses protests in Tunisia, young activists advocating for Tunisian Democratic Transition, and finding ways to instill democracy. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, eth...

Jun 26, 202243 min

Ep. 45: Attorney-General Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba Talks Women's Access to Justice

Bangsamoro Attorney-General Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba discusses the challenges faced by the Bangsamoro Regional Government in granting women access to justice. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, in...

Jun 19, 202244 min

Ep. 44: Mediator Emma Leslie Talks Peace for Myanmar

Mediator Emma Leslie shared her optimism about youth activism and pessimism about getting to peace in Myanmar. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. Visit She Tal...

Jun 12, 202252 min

Ep. 43: Women Peacebuilders Talk Reclaiming Power, Restoring Peace

Indonesian Peacebuilders Ruby Kholifah and Mira Kusumarini Talk ASEAN Women Creative Initiatives for Peace and Prevention of Violent Extremism. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or ...

Jun 05, 202234 minEp. 43

Ep. 42: Environmentalist Lawyer Ipat Luna Talks Justice for Mother Nature

Stressing the country's vulnerabilities to climate change, former Environment Undersecretary Ipat Luna proposes the agenda that the incoming government should prioritize. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organizatio...

May 29, 202257 minEp. 42

Ep. 41: Dr. Khoo Ying Hooi Talks Democracy is Alive in Timor Leste

Human Rights Advocate Dr. Khoo Ying Hooi describes Timor Leste as more democratic than some ASEAN governments and ready to join ASEAN. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or...

May 22, 202251 minEp. 41

Ep. 40: Peacebuilder Nathera Dangcal Talks Displaced Women Fending for Themselves

Nathera Dangcal, displaced by the Marawi Siege, calls on the incoming administration to fasttrack the rehabilitation of the displaced. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or...

May 15, 202237 minEp. 40

Ep. 39: Chancellor Bai Hejira Limbona and Prof. Yasmira Moner Talk Women in Academe

Chancellor Bai Hejira Limbona and Prof. Yasmira Moner discuss about the role of the academe (in this case MSU) in peacebuilding, prevention of violent extremism, and the efforts on addressing mis/disinformation and polarization through education. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, ...

May 08, 202259 minEp. 39

Ep. 38: Ann Dumaliang Talks Protecting the Environment and Preserving Peace

National Geographic Explorer Ann Dumaliang shares the joys and challenges of protecting the Masungi Georeserves, home to endangered species. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or any...

May 01, 202259 minEp. 38

Ep. 37: Maya Yamout Talks Lebanon Drinks More Blood Than Water

Forensic Social Worker Maya Yamout shares the pains of the Lebanese people, suffering from violent extremism and an authoritarian government. Maya believes we should not forget the harm done by extremists but we should forgive those who have been rehabilitated - heal the community. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on th...

Apr 24, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Ep. 36: Author Mia Bloom Talks Pastels and Pedophiles, Ukraine and Qanon

Amina Rasul and Dina Zaman discuss the rape as a weapon of war with Professor Mia Bloom. Prof Bloom also shares insights from her highly recommended book, "Pastels and Pedophiles" on how Americans got ensnared into the conspiracy theories of QAnon. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion...

Apr 18, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Ep. 35: Amina Rasul and Dina Zaman Talk Women, Peace and Security

Rasul and Zaman wonder why there are no women at the Ukraine-Russia negotiations. Women are not just victims of wars or armed conflict. When women are engaged in peace processes, peace is more sustainable. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religi...

Apr 09, 202253 minEp. 35
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