African Women in Dialogue ‘My Story in My Voice’

Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah

Join us in conversation with remarkable Ghanaian feminist writer and blogger, Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah. We get to know the journey of a UK born-Ghana raised girl who’s passion for reading from a very young age was the start of her being a writer of note and activist for women’s liberation today. Amongst other feats, Nana co-founded the award winning blog, Adventures from the bedrooms African women, and has recently authored and published her latest book, The sex lives of African women. She shares insight into her commitment to providing platforms where African women can openly discuss sex and sexuality, unpacking this through her personal experiences and feminist lense. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Editar Ochieng

Join us in conversation with remarkable activist, Editar Ochieng, who is passionate about the rights of women and girls. She is an unapologetic feminist who attributes her drive to her personal experiences growing up in her hometown, Kibera, where she has gone on to establish the Feminist for Peace, Rights and Justice Centre. A centre that she wishes existed when she was growing up. With the centre, she aims to build leadership among young women by providing a multi-generational radical advocacy and networking platform. She encourages women to share their stories, raising awareness and support by publicizing the commonality of these experiences. It also serves as a support ground for vulnerable women and an entrepreneurial space. We get to hear all about this as we get to know her and what has moulded her into the committed change-maker that she is today. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sultana Khaya

“Have we forgotten the women of Western Sahara?" This question lingers as we get into conversation with Saharawi human rights activist, Sultana Khaya, who has been on house arrest for over a year for being an advocate for the independence of Western Sahara. With over a year of being forcefully detained in her home where her and her family are subjected to constant attacks and violence, one can’t help but wonder what the fate of many other Saharawi women has been. We get insight into what life has been for her everyday as she remains resilient and unyielding in her activism. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dr Beverly Ditsie

Join us in conversation with the iconic Dr Beverly Ditsie who made history as the first openly lesbian African to address the United Nations about LGBTQI+ rights at the 1995 World Conference on Women in Beijing. Growing up in Soweto in the 80s, Beverly was immersed in the struggle against apartheid but knew racism was not the only fight, becoming one of the leading organisers of the first Pride march in Africa. Not only renowned for advocating for human rights for the Queer community, Beverly also holds a longstanding career in film. We get to know the person behind these feats. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gertrude Mongella from Tanzania

Join us in conversation with renowned powerhouse, Gertrude Mongella. Affectionately known as ‘Mama Beijing’ amongst other feats, she gives us insight into the many hats she has worn in her longstanding career and her personal life such as that of being president of  the Pan-African Parliament, a women’s rights defender, a grandmother, an African who has progressive wishes for the future of our continent and a lover of life. We unpack this and more through her warm giggles and nuggets of wisdom.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.