Raised Voices: Speaking Up About Gender-Based Violence

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The testing project will bring together post-secondary students and Elders from Lusaka, Zambia and First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth and Elders from Canada. They will be engaged in a community-led discussion and storytelling initiative around gender-based violence (GBV), through a perspective that is both global and local. This empowers people, particularly youth, to examine their own cultural contexts and builds confidence in solutions that are informed by and rooted in Indigenous and traditional knowledge and culture.

Episodes

  1. 10/29/2025

    Listen to your Elders: a Conversation with Elders from Turtle Island

    Join us for a discussion (and some laughs) with Elders Rosie and Donna! Today we are reflecting on some of the ways gender has changed in northern Turtle Island and how young people can be part of this change! This podcast is a collaboration between VIDEA and Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation A HUGE shout out to the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) for making this project possible!

    46 min
  2. Listen to your Elders: a Conversation With Zambian Leaders in the Women’s Movement

    10/28/2025

    Listen to your Elders: a Conversation With Zambian Leaders in the Women’s Movement

    Join us for a discussion with Zambian Elders - some of the movers and shakers in the womens movement. Today, we are reflecting on the history, achievements, and future direction of the women’s movement in Zambia and the ongoing challenges of gender inequality and representation. The conversation highlights generational perspectives, mentorship, and the need to sustain activism among younger women. This podcast is a collaboration between VIDEA and Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation A HUGE shout out to the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) for making this project possible!

    41 min
  3. Engaging Male Voices in GBV

    09/09/2025

    Engaging Male Voices in GBV

    Gender-based violence (GBV) will not end without the involvement of men and boys. In this conversation, students, elders, and community leaders from Zambia and Canada reflect on why men must be included—not only because they are often the perpetrators, but also because they play a vital role in reshaping attitudes for the next generation. The discussion highlights how silence equals complicity, how cultural expectations of “strength” harm both men and women, and why safe spaces are essential for boys and men to open up about their own experiences. Speakers stress that theory alone is not enough—change requires practice, consistent education, and role models who demonstrate respect in everyday life. From classrooms to community gatherings, the message is clear: tackling GBV is everyone’s responsibility, and involving men and boys is key to building safer, more equitable societies. Content note: This episode includes discussion of gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health struggles. Please listen when you feel ready, and take care of yourself while doing so. This podcast is a collaboration between ⁠VIDEA⁠ and ⁠Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation⁠ A HUGE shout out to the ⁠Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)⁠ for making this project possible!

    57 min
  4. Climate Justice & Gender-Based Violence

    07/30/2025

    Climate Justice & Gender-Based Violence

    This episode explores the intersection of climate change and gender-based violence, drawing connections between environmental crises, poverty, and increased vulnerability to abuse. Participants from Zambia and Canada discuss the impacts of droughts, floods, and wildfires on displacement, economic pressure, and mental health, and how these conditions contribute to gender-based violence and sextortion. The conversation highlights the shared challenges faced in different contexts, the importance of community-led solutions, and the need for education, awareness, and solidarity in addressing both climate and social justice issues. Content note: This episode includes discussion of gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health struggles. Please listen when you feel ready, and take care of yourself while doing so. This podcast is a collaboration between ⁠VIDEA⁠ and ⁠Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation⁠ A HUGE shout out to the ⁠Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)⁠ for making this project possible!

    51 min
  5. Discussing GBV with Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees

    07/02/2025

    Discussing GBV with Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees

    In this special crossover episode, we’re joined by our friends from the Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees team for a wide-ranging conversation on gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health. Together, we explore how these issues affect families and communities—both in Zambia and in the Canadian North—and the ways they’re normalized, silenced, and too often misunderstood. This episode looks closely at the intergenerational impact of GBV, how cultural stigma shapes responses to mental health, and the role of justice systems in either reinforcing harm or creating pathways toward healing. We also discuss the pressures facing young people online, the criminalization of survivors, and the need for community-driven support that centers safety, dignity, and real accountability. Content note: This episode includes discussion of gender-based violence, sextortion, and mental health struggles. Please listen when you feel ready, and take care of yourself while doing so. This podcast is a collaboration between ⁠VIDEA⁠ and ⁠Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation⁠ A HUGE shout out to the ⁠Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)⁠ for making this project possible!

    1h 9m
  6. Sextortion

    05/01/2025

    Sextortion

    Sextortion is a growing but often unspoken threat in post-secondary institutions in Zambia. In this episode, students and Elders come together to share real experiences, explore how sextortion shows up on and offline, and why it's a serious form of gender-based violence. Through open dialogue, they unpack the role of power, secrecy, and social pressure—and offer clear steps for recognizing, resisting, and reporting it. A vital conversation for anyone navigating education, safety, and consent in today’s world. Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual coercion. This podcast is a collaboration between ⁠VIDEA⁠ and ⁠Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation⁠ A HUGE shout out to the ⁠Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)⁠ for making this project possible!

    56 min
  7. Colonization, Culture, and Gender-Based Violence

    04/24/2025

    Colonization, Culture, and Gender-Based Violence

    This episode brings together voices from Zambia and Canada to talk about how colonization disrupted traditional gender roles, silenced women’s leadership, and helped normalize gender-based violence. Guests share powerful personal stories and community histories, reflecting on what was lost—and what’s still worth fighting for. From pre-colonial matriarchies to modern movements for justice, this conversation is about healing, reclaiming culture, and finding new ways forward rooted in old wisdom. This podcast is a collaboration between VIDEA and Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation A HUGE shout out to the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) for making this project possible!

    58 min
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The testing project will bring together post-secondary students and Elders from Lusaka, Zambia and First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth and Elders from Canada. They will be engaged in a community-led discussion and storytelling initiative around gender-based violence (GBV), through a perspective that is both global and local. This empowers people, particularly youth, to examine their own cultural contexts and builds confidence in solutions that are informed by and rooted in Indigenous and traditional knowledge and culture.

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