Swaiba Podcast

Nyambura Mundia
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An African conversation on leading while young, woman and Black on global platforms.

  1. Feminism and the Role of the Church

    03/05/2024

    Feminism and the Role of the Church

    Join us in this final episode of the Feminists ni Sisi Tuko series with Florence Anoda as we discuss the role of the church and the community in accepting and not discriminating against anyone based on their background, the oppression of women in churches, and how we are all the P***y Power movement.

    22 min
  2. Social Justice and the Feminist Economy

    02/22/2024

    Social Justice and the Feminist Economy

    Welcome to another podcast episode for the Feminists ni Sisi Tuko series. In this episode, we talk about social justice and the feminist economy The economic liberation of women has helped a lot of women in the community, in not only being able to be empowered and have their resources but also reducing disputes and disagreements that lead to intimate partner violence. Tune in to listen to some of these examples and incredible stories from the community. #feministsnisisituko #swaibapodcast #cghrd

    49 min
  3. Intersectional Feminism: Safeguarding GBV Prevention for Upholding SRHR and LGBTQ+ Protection

    02/22/2024

    Intersectional Feminism: Safeguarding GBV Prevention for Upholding SRHR and LGBTQ+ Protection

    This week on the Feminists ni Sisi Tuko playlist, we explore how safeguarding against gender-based violence protects and upholds LGBTQ+ and sexual and reproductive health rights. We get to see the role that intersectionality plays in feminism and advancing gender rights. The panelists unpack stories and challenges faced as feminists and HRDs and within the broader community advocating for women's rights.

    1h 4m
  4. Building a Sustainable Movement: The Realities of Funding Feminism Work

    02/08/2024

    Building a Sustainable Movement: The Realities of Funding Feminism Work

    Welcome back with another series on the Swaiba Podcast! Drum roll, please... ta-da! The Feminists ni Sisi Tuko mini-series! In this episode our dear host Nyambura Mundia wonderfully joins as a panelist, joined by Njoki Gachanja, a political activist and coordinator of Githurai Social Justice Center, Jecinter Agunja, feminist activist and finance officer at CGHRD with Rachael Mwikali, our brilliant convenor and host for the Feminists ni Sisi Tuko series. In this episode, we dive deep into feminist movement building and organizing and the challenges in the space. Our panelists share their experiences on the realities of grassroots organizing where gender and feminist discourse and work are appropriated and diluted.  They also highlight the realities of funding feminist work and give insight into donor accountability. Please take a listen and share your thoughts with us!

    1h 3m
  5. Bonus: Unpacking Age-Appropriate Sexuality Education

    11/14/2023

    Bonus: Unpacking Age-Appropriate Sexuality Education

    Good things come in doubles! On this special bonus episode, our guests dive deeper into age-appropriate sexuality education. In a candid conversation, Ustadha Aisha and Margaret Nyambura discuss reservations, myths and misconceptions. The conversation starts on a question to Ustadha Aisha: “As a religious leader and teacher, when you hear the term ‘comprehensive sexual education’, what does that mean to you, and what concerns does it raise for you?”   Ustadha Aisha and Margaret Nyambura have both been guests on this Faith, Freedom and Feminism series. In case you haven’t, do tune into those episodes as well. Ustadha Aisha is an Islamic teacher running a community-based organization, Soma Mama CBO, and a community centre, Darul Kheir Community Centre, both in Mukuru slums. Through her initiatives, Ustadha advocates for the education of Muslim women.  Margaret Nyambura is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She serves as Program Coordinator at the Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN). She is a Catholic who’s passionate about health law, and access to SRHR.  Continue following our series as we explore the link between religious norms and SGBV in Kenya.  Follow Swaiba Podcast on all socials: @swaibapodcast

    12 min
  6. Unpacking Age-Appropriate Sexuality Education

    11/07/2023

    Unpacking Age-Appropriate Sexuality Education

    Continuing our solutions-oriented leg of the series, we speak with Margaret Nyambura, a health advocate and Program Coordinator at KELiN. Yes, we have another Nyambura in studio! We are talking about age-appropriate sexuality education. What does it mean? What other terms are used? What are the myths and misconceptions we need to unpack? We also get into the historicity of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Kenya and statistics on teen pregnancy. Can we curb this through education? Join us to find out and share your thoughts.   This is a two-part episode. In case you missed it, do tune in to the first part, where we discuss the link between SRHR, SGBV and religious norms.  Margaret Nyambura is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She serves as Program Coordinator at the Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN). She is a Catholic who’s passsionate about health law, and access to SRHR.  Continue following our series as we explore the link between religious norms and SGBV in Kenya.  Follow Swaiba Podcast on all socials: @swaibapodcast

    31 min
  7. SRHR Policies and Religious Norms

    11/07/2023

    SRHR Policies and Religious Norms

    Continuing our solutions-oriented leg of the series, we speak with Margaret Nyambura, a health advocate and Program Coordinator at KELiN. Yes, we have another Nyambura in studio! We unpack how   religious norms and sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) are related. What can religious leaders and their communities do to improve/promote/safeguard the uptake of SRHR for women and girls? As we dive into this discussion, we also unpack “what’s politics got to do with it?” Nyambura Margaret explains how policies are formulated in Kenya and why we should understand how laws speak to each other. We also speak about SGBV and obstetrics violence. What needs to be done? Grab your notepads for this one!  This is a two-part episode, so do also tune in to the second part, where we unpack age-appropriate sexuality education.  Margaret Nyambura is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She serves as Program Coordinator at the Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN). She is a Catholic who’s passsionate about health law, and access to SRHR.  Continue following our series as we explore the link between religious norms and SGBV in Kenya.  Follow Swaiba Podcast on all socials: @swaibapodcast

    26 min
  8. Women in Islam

    10/09/2023

    Women in Islam

    On this episode, we speak with Ustadha Aisha, about women in Islam. Buidling on our conversation with Sheikh Lithome (Episode 4), we break myths and misconceptions against women in Islam. We explore how religious leaders and activists can come together to fight SGBV against women in Islam. What does Ustadha Aisha say? - Education is at the centre of it all!  Ustadha Aisha is doing great work in her community! She is an Islamic teacher running a community-based organization, Soma Mama CBO, and a community centre, Darul Kheir Community Centre, both in Mukuru slums. Through her initiatives, Ustadha advocates for the education of Muslim women. She says, “As long as a Muslim woman is educated, she is able to take care of herself and her community!” Tune in!  Continue following our series as we explore the link between religious norms and SGBV in Kenya. Follow Swaiba Podcast on all socials: @swaibapodcast

    35 min
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An African conversation on leading while young, woman and Black on global platforms.

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  • Creator
    Nyambura Mundia
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nyambura Mundia
  • Show Website
    Swaiba Podcast