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In this episode of Hall of Femme, we explore the concept of litigating reproductive justice with feminists working at the intersection of law, advocacy, and movement building. Together, we unpack what reproductive justice means beyond the language of choice, how strategic litigation can drive social change, and why legal action must remain connected to the communities and movements it seeks to serve.

This conversation is part of Femme Forte's work as an implementing partner on the Litigating Reproductive Justice in Africa (LIRA) project by Afya na Haki. Through this discussion, we bring conversations about reproductive justice out of legal spaces and into a more accessible dialogue that connects legal strategy with everyday realities.

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Sexual violence is more than what we’ve been taught to recognize. In honour of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Femme Forte's Samantha Agasha sits down with Kamagara Editah, a human rights defender and legal advocate, alongside Tracy Ivy Nakayenga from the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum, to unpack consent and how power, patriarchy, and institutions shape harm and silence, while grounding the conversation in accountability, belief, and where support begins.

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What does it take to claim space in Uganda’s civic landscape? In this episode, civil society actors discuss closed doors, power imbalances, and the strategies grassroots groups can use to make their voices heard and influence decisions that shape their communities.

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In this special episode of Hall of Femme, Patience Poni Ayikoru and Anzoa Sarah join Femme Forte's Samantha Agasha to discuss what it means to exist online as women today. They share their experiences navigating digital violence, the pressures of visibility, and the resilience needed to stay present in spaces that often fail to protect them.

The trio also reflect on the lack of accountability from governments and tech companies, and why community-led care and digital safety practices are more crucial than ever.

This conversation is part of Femme Forte’s 16 Days of Activism 2025 campaign, under the global theme: “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls.” It highlights the urgent need to make digital spaces safer, amplify women’s voices, and support community-driven solutions to online harm.

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Sarah Mukasa and Jackline Kemigisa sit down to unpack Decolonization and Afro-Feminism by Prof. Sylvia Tamale, a radical text that challenges us to rethink knowledge, power, and liberation from African feminist perspectives.

Their dialogue centers on these critical questions that sit at the heart of decolonial feminist thought:

1. How do we divert the paternalistic, fetishized gaze of the Western reader from our beloved continent?
2. How do we build the critical consciousness needed to counter racist, patriarchal hegemonic power?
3. Who will connect the ideological dots of racism, colonization, capitalism, sexism, heterosexism in ways our children can understand?
4. Can we move beyond Eurocentric knowledge systems and navigate its modernities without losing our Africanness?

A necessary and deeply reflective conversation on reclaiming knowledge, power, and identity, grounded in the spirit of African feminist resistance and revolutionary hope.

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In this powerful episode, Irũngũ Houghton, Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya joins us to unpack what toxic masculinity looks like, and how it shapes the lives of boys and men. From power and relationships to mentorship and emotional honesty, Irũngũ speaks directly to young men navigating a world of narrow gender expectations. His message is clear: “Whatever we inherit in terms of culture, traits, and tradition is never as important and as powerful as the paths we chart ourselves.” This is an invitation to redefine manhood, resist harmful norms, and choose a more liberated way of being.

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In this episode, we sit down with Safina Virani, a trailblazing feminist whose impactful work is celebrated in our upcoming Virtual Museum of African Feminist Icons. Safina shares her feminist journey and highlights the importance of preserving and amplifying women’s stories. 

The virtual museum is launching on March 7th, and honors the legacies and contributions of African feminists in their diversities. 

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In this episode, Diana and Lydia explore how the digital landscape has transformed feminist activism. From online movements like #MeToo to the rise of feminist influencers and digital platforms, we examine how the internet has provided new opportunities for advocacy, education, and community building.

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Historically, masculinity has often been associated with traits like toughness, dominance, emotional restraint, and independence. Do Wonder and Benjamin agree with these as defining attributes of maleness? Find out in this episode. 

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"The best way to eradicate inequality and injustice is when oppressed people build strong movements that shift the structures of power." 

In this month's episode, Eunice Musiime and Aserait Agnes join Samantha Agasha to discuss feminist movement building.