The FMUS podcast
The FMUS podcast
Podcast Description
Hosted by Françoise Girard, founder of FMUS (Feminism Makes Us Smarter at FMUS.org) the FMUS (“famous”) podcast is here to reset the conversation about feminism, at a time when far-right movements increasingly rely on attacking gender and sexuality as core strategies to assert power. With our fabulous guests, we unpack thorny debates and shine a light on the positive impact of feminist movements worldwide and on their brilliance, boldness and bravery. We aim to lift spirits, create connections and inspire action for transformational change. Justice, Happiness and Freedom begin here!
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The podcast discusses themes related to feminism, reproductive rights, and social justice, with episodes exploring topics such as the global anti-gender agenda, the impact of legal frameworks on practices like FGM in Africa, and advancements in abortion rights in Mexico. Specific episodes include discussions on the challenges faced by women of color in social movements and the implications of US policy changes on global health.

Hosted by Françoise Girard, founder of FMUS (Feminism Makes Us Smarter at FMUS.org) the FMUS (“famous”) podcast is here to reset the conversation about feminism, at a time when far-right movements increasingly rely on attacking gender and sexuality as core strategies to assert power. With our fabulous guests, we unpack thorny debates and shine a light on the positive impact of feminist movements worldwide and on their brilliance, boldness and bravery. We aim to lift spirits, create connections and inspire action for transformational change. Justice, Happiness and Freedom begin here!
Can women’s rights still be advanced at the UN? – With Gita Sen
Gita Sen, feminist political economist and member of DAWN, explains to Françoise why she has resumed her activism and lobbying for sexual and reproductive rights at the UN. At a time when the effectiveness and relevance of the UN are being questioned, this may seem counterintuitive. But feminists from the Global South are determined to use multilateral negotiations to reinvigorate demands for development justice and reproductive and sexual autonomy, and to counter so-called austerity measures such as the proposed merger of UN Women and UNFPA.
Peut-on encore faire progresser les droits des femmes à l’ONU ? – Avec Gita Sen
Gita Sen, économiste politique féministe et membre de DAWN, explique à Françoise pourquoi elle s’est remise à militer et à faire pression en faveur des droits sexuels et reproductifs à l’ONU. À l’heure où l’efficacité et la pertinence de l’ONU sont remises en question, cela peut sembler contre-intuitif. Mais les féministes du Sud sont déterminées à utiliser les négociations multilatérales pour redynamiser les revendications en faveur de la justice en matière de développement et de l’autonomie reproductive et sexuelle, et pour contrecarrer les mesures dites d’austérité telles que la fusion proposée entre l’ONUFemmes et le FNUAP.

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