I believe #NotAllMen to be one of the most blatant lies in our current times. Women experience sex-based violence every single day - may it be in form of online or street harassment or emotional and physical violence, every woman I have ever met can relate to the fear, anger, and frustration that stems for our prevailing rape culture. We might all experience it in different forms and at different times, but the result is nonetheless the same: the realisation that our bodies are not considered ours. So the question then is: why should we not hold men as a group and as a class accountable if this keeps happening on a global scale?

If you have been a victim of sexual assault, please know that you are not alone. There are people who can help you, whether it is to take legal action or to work through your traumatic experience. Please consider reaching out:

In this episode, we discuss what Pride means to us, if and how we participate in Pride, and what changes we would like to see concerning the LGBT community. I think there is this assumption sometimes that just because we are part of a larger community that we have this hive mind and that we agree on everything but I find the opposite to be true and I do believe that it is beneficial for us to share and listen to our different views because that is one part of community growth. What are your thoughts on Pride?

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Since October 2019, Lebanon's people have been constantly on the streets protesting for their rights. Ignited by the government's decision to levy new taxes, millions of protesters went down to the streets to show their disapproval of the corrupt government, demanding its resignation, the introduction of a non-sectarian voting system, the restoration of the people's money, and a reform for the provision of basic needs. Now, almost 10 months later and despite the Coronavirus crisis, people are still on the streets - many of them feeling like they have no other choice. Yasmine joined me this week to talk about what exactly has been going on, how it all came to be, and where the protests are currently going. We also took some time to discuss women's roles in the revolution as "The Revolution Is Female" has been a slogan prominently used throughout the uprising.

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I don't know about you but if the lockdown has bubbled up one thing in me, it's my raging desire for change. Whether we are talking about capitalism, education or women's liberation, many of us agree that once the quarantine is over things shouldn't go back to normal, they should transform! Which revolt are you looking forward to?

28th May 2013 was the first day of what became a series of nationwide protests across Turkey. People from all kinds of backgrounds united to fight for a cause. The demands? The resignation of the corrupt, fascist, and authoritarian government, the removal of Erdogan from office, the preservation of green public spaces, an end to gentrification and taking clear steps to stop the increase in poverty.

Instead of listening to their demands, Erdogan condemned the protestors and labelled them as terrorists and looters. Peaceful protesters were met with tear gas, rubber bullets, and water canons. OccupyGezi marked a political tipping point and catalysed the AKP's and Erdogan's power grip on the country.

7 years after the protests, the consequences of our loss still haunt the nation.

Growing up between cultures is hard. Whether you grew up as the child of immigrants, as a mixed child, or you just moved around a lot, figuring out your cultural identity only gets more complicated as you mature. In this episode, Lisa and I talk about how growing up between cultures has shaped our understanding of ourselves and the world, how our surroundings influenced our self-perception, and how identity is never really black and white. Did you ever struggle with your heritage and identity or did you always knew exactly who you were? Let us know in the comments!

I was on a hunt for good lesbian/sapphic movies since last month. Was I successful? Depends on how you define successful 👀 but nonetheless I thought I'd share my journey so far! Also this is me hoping you guys might have some good recommendations on what to watch next, so please feel free to share your favourite movies with me and if you have watched any of the movies mentioned let me know what you thought of them 📽️

You requested, I deliver. This week I am talking about how our school systems are outdated, why a reform is urgently needed, and what possible solutions might be useful for implementation. What do you think needs to change about the current system?

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone! 

The holy month of Ramadan started this Friday and growing up Muslim in a Western country taught me one thing for sure: many people have no clue what Ramadan really is.

So in this epiosde, I will try my best to explain what Ramadan is, why and how we fast during this time, and answer some of your questions about it!

For those of you who are fasting: I wish you a peaceful and healthy Ramadan with many blessings. And please continue to stay safe!

If you have more questions, feel free to approach me any time!

Last week, I talked about my views on feminist body politics. This week I invited our listeners to send me their thoughts on the topic so that we can keep the conversation going and oh boy you guys did not disappoint! We talk about experiences with body hair stigma, definitions of feminism, navigating feminist conversation with friends, personal empowerment, and make-up.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to listen, reflect and share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences with us ❤️ This episode would not have been possible without you. 

This episode serves more as food for thought than absolute truths as each of the topics could have been more elaborated on than what was possible within the framework of this episode.