She Talks Peace
Episodes
Ep. 66: Ging Deles Talks the Value of Women in Building a Peaceful World
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teresita “Ging” Quintos Deles has been at the forefront of peace and women’s rights initiatives in the Philippines for decades. In this episode,...
Ep. 65: Dewi Fortuna Anwar Talks ASEAN Women Leaders and the Politics of Conflict & Peacemaking
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to renowned Indonesian academic and policymaker Dewi Fortuna Anwar, women—like men—can be either spoilers or contributors to peace. Desp...
Ep. 64: Enass Muzamel Talks Protesting a Dictatorship on the Streets of Sudan
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 63: Gen Z Talks Women, Peace and Security
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Commemorating the 22nd anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on October 31, three young women share their thoughts on the value of the WP...
Ep. 62: Ruth Yu-Owen Talks Rethinking Women in Tech
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The tech industry is notoriously male dominated, partly due to the misconception that women are uninterested in STEM. Ruth Yu-Owen, co-founder of Conn...
Ep. 61: Esther Omam Talks Tempering the Egos of Men in Cameroon
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Came...
Ep. 60: Ice Seguerra Talks the Sound of Music in the Thick of the Marawi Siege
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amina and Ayesah chat with singer-songwriter and former child star Ice Seguerra, the first transgender man appointed to a national goverment position ...
Ep. 59: Ayu Kartika Dewi Talks Promoting Peace & Tolerance from Within in Indonesia
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peacebuilder Ayu Kartika Dewi tells us how she promotes tolerance in diverse Indonesia by meditating, sending youths on trips to post-conflict communi...
Ep. 58: Mothers Empower Daughters
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amina and Salma recall how they were empowered by their mother, Senator Santanina Rasul. In this episode,the two sisters discuss the remarkabl...
Ep. 57: Dr. Lourdesita Sobrevega-Chan Talks Mobilizing Masculinist States in ASEAN
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Philippines' Women's Rights Representative Lourdesita Sobrevega-Chan gives us an inside look on all things women's rights in the ASEAN Commission for ...
Ep. 56: Peacebuilding in Pakistan the Tolana Way
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support!Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcastTwitter: @shetalkspeace | twitter.com/s...
Ep. 55: Nur-Ainee Tan Lim Talks Women, Leadership and Islam
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Islamic scholar Nur-Ainee Misuari Lim discusses the role women played in organizing the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the mission of the M...
Ep.54: Fidel V. Ramos - The Feminist President?
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amina Rasul and Ayesah Abubakar are awed by the inspiring stories about the late Fidel V. Ramos and how he empowered Filipino women, shared ...
Ep. 53: Dr. Arifah Rahmawati Talks Justice for Female Combatants.
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ep. 52: #ItTakesAVillage
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy World Humanitarian Day!Together with humanitarian workers and leaders - Atty. Laisa Masuhud Alamia, Melindi Banas-Malang, Daphne Macatimbol, Car...
Ep. 51: Missing Peace, Finding Hope
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Di...
Ep. 50: Educator Ayesah Uy Abubakar Talks Peace is Inclusive
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lecturer and Peacebuilder Dr. Ayesah Uy Abubakar explains the conflict and peace processes in Southern Philippines, Aceh, and Southern Thailand in the...
Ep. 49: Helen Rojas shares stories about women combatants transformation to peace and gender advocates
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peace and Gender Advocate Helen Rojas talks about the advancement of women's participation in Muslim Mindanao in decision-making and peacebuilding, lo...
Ep. 48: Nizam Bashir Talks Women's Access to Justice
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trial Counsel, Writer, Activist, and Sharia Lawyer Nizam Bashir talks about the Emilia Hanafi case, the issues single mothers face, the legal framewor...
Ep. 47: Dr Thanussha Francis Xavier talks Malaysian Women in Politics
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Medical Doctor and Founder of Parti MUDA Dr Thanussha Francis Xavier talks about women empowerment, political climate for women in Malaysia, and the r...
Ep. 46: Ahlem Nasraoui Talks Democracy in Tunisia
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Young Leaders Entrepreneurs Association Ahlem Nasroaui discusses protests in Tunisia, young activists advocating for Tunisian Democratic Tr...
Ep. 45: Attorney-General Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba Talks Women's Access to Justice
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bangsamoro Attorney-General Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba discusses the challenges faced by the Bangsamoro Regional Government in granting women access to ju...
Ep. 44: Mediator Emma Leslie Talks Peace for Myanmar
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mediator Emma Leslie shared her optimism about youth activism and pessimism about getting&...
Ep. 43: Women Peacebuilders Talk Reclaiming Power, Restoring Peace
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Indonesian Peacebuilders Ruby Kholifah and Mira Kusumarini Talk ASEAN Women Creative Initiatives for Peace and Prevention of Violent Extremism.***DISC...
Ep. 42: Environmentalist Lawyer Ipat Luna Talks Justice for Mother Nature
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stressing the country's vulnerabilities to climate change, former Environment Undersecretary Ipat Luna proposes the agenda that the incoming governmen...
Ep. 41: Dr. Khoo Ying Hooi Talks Democracy is Alive in Timor Leste
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Human Rights Advocate Dr. Khoo Ying Hooi describes Timor Leste as more democratic than some ASEAN governments and ready to join ASEAN.***DISCLAIMER: T...
Ep. 40: Peacebuilder Nathera Dangcal Talks Displaced Women Fending for Themselves
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nathera Dangcal, displaced by the Marawi Siege, calls on the incoming administration to fasttrack the rehabilitation of the displaced.***DISCLAIMER: T...
Ep. 39: Chancellor Bai Hejira Limbona and Prof. Yasmira Moner Talk Women in Academe
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chancellor Bai Hejira Limbona and Prof. Yasmira Moner discuss about the role of the academe (in this case MSU) in peacebuilding, prevention of violent...
Ep. 38: Ann Dumaliang Talks Protecting the Environment and Preserving Peace
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National Geographic Explorer Ann Dumaliang shares the joys and challenges of protecting the Masungi Georeserves, home to endangered species.***DISCLAI...
Ep. 37: Maya Yamout Talks Lebanon Drinks More Blood Than Water
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Forensic Social Worker Maya Yamout shares the pains of the Lebanese people, suffering from violent extremism and an authoritarian government. Maya bel...
Ep. 36: Author Mia Bloom Talks Pastels and Pedophiles, Ukraine and Qanon
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Ep. 35: Amina Rasul and Dina Zaman Talk Women, Peace and Security
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 34: Feminists Aurora de Dios and Socorro Reyes Talk Women and Power Description
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aurora Javate de Dios and Socorro Reyes believe women can change the world for the better. So why are there so few women in politics?Visit She Talks P...
Ep. 33: Hamsatu Allamin Talks Mothers and the Boko Haram
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nigerian peacebuilder Hamsatu Allamin shares alternative approaches to end the Boko Haram insurgency.Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and sho...
Ep. 32: Angkhana Neelapaijit Talks Justice for the Disappeared
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Angkhana Neelapaijit is now facing prosecution, after championing justice for human rights victims, case after painful case.Vi...
Ep. 31: Sawssan Abou-Zahr Talks Covering Conflict and Staying Human
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writing about wars and conflict is different from living in it. Saawssan Abou Zahr shares her experiences and hopes.Visit She Talks Peace' social medi...
Ep. 30: Noor Huda Ismail Talks Masculinity and Violent Extremism
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Noor Huda Ismail shares insights on distorted sense of masculinity dominating violent extremist groups and why women's role in peacebuilding is crucia...
Ep. 29: Capt Hannah Paiso Talks Child Marriage
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Philippine government recently passed a law banning child marriage but many leaders oppose it. Capt. Hannah Paiso shares why child marriage is cri...
Ep. 28: Yuyun Wahyuningrum Talks ASEAN learning to listen to women
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yuyun Wahyuningrum, Indonesian Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, champions greater engagement of women in peac...
Ep. 27: Akiko Horiba Talks Japanese Women and Politics
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Akiko Horiba shares her insights on women in leadership, soft power, regional peacebuilding in Japan and ASEAN.* Visit She Talks Peace' social med...
Ep. 26: Nina Potarska Talks Realities of Ukraine
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peacebuilder Nina Potarska shares her hopes and fears for Ukraine, her home.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, h...
Ep. 25: Animah Kosai Talks Whistleblowing
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership, whistleblowers, harassment. How do we even speak up? Animah Kosai tells us how.***DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podc...
Ep. 24: Carol Gomez and Shazeera Sazawi Talk Trauma and Torture
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysian activists Carol and Shazeera share their work on eliminating torture as a tool of control and healing the trauma.*** DISCLAIMER: The vi...
Ep. 23: Amina Rasul and Dina Zaman Talk Youth Activism: Reason to be Optimistic
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amina and Dina discuss Malaysian and Philippine youth political movements and other positive influences for 2022.*** DISCLAIMER: The views and op...
Ep. 22: Lawyers Twyla Rubin and Kay Balajadia-Liggayu Talk Women's Rights are Human Rights
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two lawyers discuss the rise of violence against women (VAW) during the pandemic and measures taken in the Philippines to end it.*** DISCLAIMER: ...
Ep. 21: Dr. Antelak Almutawakel Talks Way Forward for Yemen
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Antelak Mutawakel shares the hope of Yemenis amidst despair and destruction due to the war waged by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Yemen.***&nbs...
Ep. 20: Aika Robredo Talks Empowering Women as Entrepreneurs
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Marie "Aika" Robredo shares her passion for empowering women as micro-entreneurs. She also recounts her misgivings when her mother, Vice-Presi...
Ep. 19: Sr. Mary John Mananzan and Prof. Amilah Awang Talk about Virgin Mary/Maryam as a Model for Modern Girls and Women
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christians venerate her as the Virgin Mary and Muslims have a chapter in the Holy Quran titled "Maryam". She is known as gentle, pure and the mother o...
Ep. 18: MP Anna Basman and Atty. Arbee Arquiza Talk Violence Against Women in Conflict Areas
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Basman, lawyer and Member of Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, describes how Marawi women suffered gender-based ...
Ep. 17: Lucy Talgieh Talks Tearing Down Walls that Divide
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Talgieh of Palestine explains why "extremism does not have a color, gender or look—it is simply a blinding force that allows people to rational...
Ep. 16: Deborah Henry Talks Beauty and Activism
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A former beauty queen, Deborah founded the Fugee School and a social enterprise Fugee-lah! to empower refugees, particularly girls.*** DISCLAIMER...
Ep. 15: Steven Muncy Talks Greatness of Spirit of Refugee Communities
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Steven Muncy recoounts his 40 years' humanitarian journey in the Philippines, inspired by the resilience and desire for peace ...
Ep. 14: Altaf Deviyati and Dr. Amporn Marddent Talk Beyond Tom Yam and Temples
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thailand is known as a tourist destination, but it is more than that. The Deep South is an area of conflict and the people are caught in the middle. T...
Ep. 13: Rahima Abdulrahim and Jasmine Begum Talk Women and Technology
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rahima Abdulrahim and Jasmine Begum Talk Women and Technology. Can Tech Save The World? Technology has made our lives easier and enhanced communicatio...
Ep. 12: Susan Ople and Adrian Pereira Talk Modern Day Slavery
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Ople and Adrian Pereira, staunch advocates for human rights, discuss the plight of migrant workers and modern-day slavery. They share their work...
Ep. 11: Visaka Dharmadasa Talks Peace and Motherhood
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mothers for peace! Sri Lankan peace activist Visaka Dharmadasa, founder and chair of Association of War Affected Women and Parents of Servicemen ...
Ep. 10: Dewirini Anggraeni Talks PCVE Efforts in Indonesia
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dewini Anggraeni talks about culture, diversity and inclusion, and preventing violent extremism. Apart from sharing her experience battling COVID...
Ep. 9: Mahi Ramakrishnan Talks Refugees and Mental Health
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mahi Ramakrishnan, journalist and refugee activist talks about addressing gender-based violence, promoting women's mental health and how Malaysia is d...
Ep. 8: Oyie de Dios Talks Martial Law - Never Again!
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aurora “Oyie” Javate de Dios, feminist and champion of women and gender rights, talks about Martial Law’s impact on her life and on the nati...
Ep. 7: Amina Rasul and Dina Zaman Talk Radicalization of Muslim Communities
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amina Rasul and Dina Zaman talk radicalization of Muslim communities in Southeast Asia.*** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the po...
Ep. 6: Evangeline Cua and Fatima Verzosa Talk Reality of Living and Working in Afghanistan
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two Filipino women. In Afghanistan. Why are they there, and what do they think of Afghanistan today? Dr Evangelina Cua, a doctor with Doctor Without B...
Ep. 5: Socorro Reyes and Samira Gutoc Talk Women in Politics
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, political scientist Dr. Socorro Reyes and civic leader Samira Gutoc share the importance of upholding women’s right to participate ...
Ep. 4: Sanam Andherlini Talks Saving Afghani Women and Girls
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we speak with peacebuilder Sanam Andherlini, founder and CEO of the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) where she spea...
Ep. 3: Commissioner Bing Guanzon Talks Women in Elections
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elections are very important for the peace and well-being of a nation. Commissioner Bing Guanzon tells She Talks Peace why, and why women must be acti...
Ep. 2: Amina Rasul and Dina Zaman Talk Passion and Peace
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She Talks Peace's co-hosts, Amina Rasul and Dina Zaman, talk about why they created this podcast, and why they entered peacebuilding.***DISCLAIMER: Th...
Ep. 1: Delia Albert and Artauli Taubing Talk Feminist Diplomacy
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She Talks Peace speaks to two women ambassadors who cracked the diplomatic corp's glass ceiling - HEs Delia Albert and Artauli Tobing. The two w...
This is She Talks Peace
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to She Talks Peace - a podcast that highlights the role of women peacebuilders around the world in bringing lasting peace and security to...