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.
Episodes
7 episodes
1. What's Going On?
Gender equality begins with the law, yet only 14 countries have full legal equality. In this episode we explore the extent and global impact of legal inequality on women and girls everywhere. Guests include Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, ...
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43:25
2. How Did We Get Here?
Legal inequality is a product of the same colonial, patriarchal systems that continue to perpetuate other forms of gender inequality. In this episode, we explore the impact and legacy of religious and cultural traditions on how women today are ...
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50:54
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. <...
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45:09
4. Opposing Views
Progress toward gender equality is rarely easy, nor is it guaranteed to last. In this episode, we look at the factors holding global progress back, and discover the importance of female representation at leadership level. Guests in...
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54:15
5. Who Is Driving Change?
All human and civil rights movements are driven by collective action. In this episode, we shine a light on those whose activism is shaping the ongoing global conversation around gender equality. Guests include Gloria Steinem, world...
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42:02
