We Change The Rules
We Change The Rules is a brand new podcast hosted by award winning journalist Samira Ahmed, that tackles the issue of gender inequality in the law globally. What’s the current state of legal equality for women and girls, and what damage is it doing to wider society? What obstacles are slowing progress, and what can we do about it? A groundbreaking series, with guests including former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, feminist icon Gloria Steinem, and the former Deputy President of South Africa Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka.
We Change The Rules
3. Beijing Platform for Action
In 1995, governments from around the world came together at the 4th UN World Conference on Women in Beijing to agree on a plan for gender equality. In this episode, we reflect upon this historic event and examine the progress made since.
Guests include Beverley Palesa Ditsie, leading LGBTQ+ advocate; Xenia Kellner, co-founder of Young Feminist Europe; and Antonia Kirkland, Global Lead for Legal Equality and Access to Justice at Equality Now.