Feminist Law

Feminist Law

A casual discussion on current issues within feminism and the law. The interview-style podcast will feature legal professionals, academics and current law students.

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    Decolonial Feminism and Ending Violence Against Women in Afghanistan with Dr. Zulfia Abawe (Part 2)

    In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Zulfia Abawe, lecturer in global business at the University of South Wales, about decolonial feminism, and EVAW units that were established in Afghanistan in an effort to combat violence against women. To learn more about Dr. Zulfia Abawe and her work, you can find her profile at the University of South Wales ⁠here⁠. You can find her on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠. To read the article discussed in this week's episode, you can find it ⁠here⁠. The Netflix documentary discussed in today's episode is American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden Feminist News Women may be taking less effective type of pain management for period cramps AI being used to target Muslim women in India Women in Colombia fighting back against FGM If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please reach out to us at contact@feministlaw.org Thanks for listening!

    22 min

  2. Jun 8

    Decolonial Feminism and Ending Violence Against Women in Afghanistan with Dr. Zulfia Abawe (Part 1)

    In today's episode, Courtney speaks to Dr. Zulfia Abawe, lecturer in global business at the University of South Wales, about decolonial feminism, and EVAW units that were established in Afghanistan in an effort to combat violence against women. To learn more about Dr. Zulfia Abawe and her work, you can find her profile at the University of South Wales here. You can find her on LinkedIn here. To read the article discussed in this week's episode, you can find it here. Feminist News Police officer in Toronto, Canada charged with sexual assault Intisar Shanib becomes the first woman to lead a football club in Libya If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please reach out to us at contact@feministlaw.org Thanks for listening!

    23 min

  3. Jun 1

    Addressing Gender-Based Harms in India with Bhaavya Roy

    In today's episode, Clara speaks with Bhaavya Roy, managing partner at Kranti Law Offices, and labour and employment attorney in New York and Delhi, about the POSH Act, marital rape, and law reform in India. To learn more about Bhaavya Roy and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here or contact her by phone at 917087 153612. Feminist News Women in the DRC are disproportionately impacted by Ebola Protestors in Kenya call on the government to end the femicide crisis If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please reach out to us at contact@feministlaw.org Thanks for listening!

    21 min

  4. May 25

    Feminism, Motherhood, and the Autonomy Myth with Carolyn McConnell

    In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Carolyn McConnell, Seattle-based lawyer and activist, about the myth of human autonomy, motherhood, and feminism in the United States post Roe v Wade. To read Carolyn McConnell's book, you can request it at your local bookstore or find it on Amazon here. To learn more about Carolyn McConnell and her work, you can visit her website here. Feminist News A fire service in England has begun training with a female mannequin in the hopes of saving more lives Man found guilty of first-degree murder after murdering his wife UN expresses concern over law in Afghanistan they say allows for child marriage If you enjoyed today's episode, please remember to rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to become involved with Feminist Law, please reach out to us at contact@feministlaw.org Thanks for listening!

    23 min

  5. May 18

    Feminism and the Medico-Legal System with Zainab Rafeek

    In today's episode, Courtney and Clara speak with Zainab Rafeek, founder of the medico-legal NGO Capsaicinaz LM Foundation, about supporting survivors of gender-based violence in medico-legal systems. To learn more about the Capsaicinaz LM Foundation, you can find it on Instagram here. Feminist News Woman from Somerset calls for better supports for pregnancy loss Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged to work with other nations to provide support for sexual health programming If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please reach out to us at contact@feministlaw.org Thanks for listening!

    20 min

  6. May 11

    Anthropology, Gender-Based Violence, and Law with Dr. Johanna Higgs

    In today's episode, Clara speak with Dr. Johanna Higgs, an anthropologist with over 15 years of experience researching gender and violence, about global responses to gender-based violence and Project Monma. To learn more about Dr Higgs and Project Monma, you can visit the project's website here. Feminist News Times of India announces the top three most dangerous countries for women Nearly a third of Gen Z men believe women should obey their husbands If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please reach out to us at contact@feministlaw.org Thanks for listening!

    23 min

  7. May 4

    Rape in International Human Rights Law with Alejandra Gomez Duque

    In today's episode, Clara speaks with Alejandra Gomez Duque about rape in the context of international human rights law, including consent and the lived realities of survivors. To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here. To learn more about Alejandra Gomez Duque and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here. The organisations mentioned by today's guest are Equality Now and Synergy for Justice. Feminist News Online violence against women in the media is a growing problem New research may see endometriosis diagnosed sooner Afghan women's refugee team to play at FIFA If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please reach out to us at contact@feministlaw.org Thanks for listening!

    28 min

  8. Apr 27

    Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and Law with Valentina Cataldo Burgos

    In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Valentina Cataldo Burgos, a lawyer specialising in gender-based violence from Chile, about technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) and how Chile's legal framework currently responds, and ought to respond, to this issue. To learn more about Valentina Cataldo Burgos and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here. Feminist News A Court of appeal in Kenya has overturned the country's right to abortion Online misinformation, mistrust, and other barriers leading more women to choose free birthing If you enjoyed today's episode, please remember to rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please get in touch with us at contact@feministlaw.org Thanks for listening!

    27 min
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A casual discussion on current issues within feminism and the law. The interview-style podcast will feature legal professionals, academics and current law students.

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  • Creator
    Feminist Law
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Feminist Law
  • Show Website
    Feminist Law

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