"By the gestures, at the beginning, it seemed like a friendly conversation…" - Jonathan Voices alumni Su and her husband Jonathan talk with Mariya about grappling with the realities of FGM/C in the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community. Both Su and Mariya grew up in Bohra households, and together, they explore the culture's insistence that the practice must continue, and the pain of resurfaced memories. Read the <a href= "https://www.voicestoendfgmc.org/podcast/episode-three-a-meeting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">transcript</a> Watch Su's story: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGbP4yDm8J4">Lithotomy Position</a>

"By the gestures, at the beginning, it seemed like a friendly conversation…" - Jonathan Voices alumni Su and her husband Jonathan talk with Mariya about grappling with the realities of FGM/C in the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community. Both Su and Mariya grew up in Bohra households, and together, they explore the culture's insistence that the practice must continue, and the pain of resurfaced memories. Read the transcript Watch Su's story: Lithotomy Position

"By the gestures, at the beginning, it seemed like a friendly conversation…" - Jonathan Voices alumni Su and her husband Jonathan talk with Mariya about grappling with the realities of FGM/C in the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community. Both Su and Mariya grew up in Bohra households, and together, they explore the culture's insistence that the practice must continue, and the pain of resurfaced memories. Read the <a href="https://www.voicestoendfgmc.org/podcast/episode-three-a-meeting/" rel="noopener noreferrer">transcript</a> Watch Su's story: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGbP4yDm8J4" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lithotomy Position</a>

Episode Three: A Meeting

Voices to End FGM/C has grown to include more than 70 storytellers from 20+ countries. They came to our workshops and crafted powerful short videos … but so much was left unsaid. If you're interested in hearing more from our storytellers and learning more about the medical and legal landscape for FGM/C in the U.S. and in other parts of the world, tune in now to our podcast.

In six episodes ranging in length from 20-40 minutes each, Mariya and Amy talk with Voices digital storytelling participants about the complex familial, cultural, and political contexts of their stories. Some episodes bring in guests who have acted in their capacity as partners, therapists, public health professionals, and elected officials to speak out against FGM/C. If you've always wanted to know more about FGM/C, or if you're wondering why, as a feminist or social justice activist, you should care about the topic, tune in now. All episodes are available here, as well as on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Content Advisory: This podcast includes frank discussions about what FGM/C is and how survivors can be affected, in terms of their physical and mental health. It is not appropriate for children. While most episodes are free of graphic language, episode two does include definitions of FGM/C which may be difficult for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

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Voices to End FGM/C has grown to include more than 70 storytellers from 20+ countries. They came to our workshops and crafted powerful short videos … but so much was left unsaid. If you're interested in hearing more from our storytellers and learning more about the medical and legal landscape for FGM/C in the U.S. and in other parts of the world, tune in now to our podcast. In six episodes ranging in length from 20-40 minutes each, Mariya and Amy talk with Voices digital storytelling participants about the complex familial, cultural, and political contexts of their stories. Some episodes bring in guests who have acted in their capacity as partners, therapists, public health professionals, and elected officials to speak out against FGM/C. If you've always wanted to know more about FGM/C, or if you're wondering why, as a feminist or social justice activist, you should care about the topic, tune in now. All episodes are available here, as well as on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Content Advisory: This podcast includes frank discussions about what FGM/C is and how survivors can be affected, in terms of their physical and mental health. It is not appropriate for children. While most episodes are free of graphic language, episode two does include definitions of FGM/C which may be difficult for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

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