Shanga Karim was a journalist and women’s activist in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq, focusing on violence against women, honour killing, and female genital mutilation. She came to Canada in 2015.

Living in Canada hasn't been easy, but  through writing, she has found a way to rebuild her life again. She participated in The Shoe Project writing workshop and wrote her story, which she has performed at different universities and events.

In this episode we talk about her campaigning, her writing and her dreams for the future.