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!
Brilliant feminist advocate Kemi Akinfaderin discusses with Françoise recent diplomatic negotiations on gender equality and SRHR: the UN Commission on the Status of Women, UN Commission on Population and Development, and World Health Assembly. Kemi analyzes the achievements and sticking points, how the global North’s reluctance to share technologies and pathogens prevents progress for women and girls, and where feminists stand on UN reform that would merge UN Women and UNFPA, the two UN agencies (oh surprise!) most concerned with gender equality.
Épisode 25 – 25 mai 2026
La brilliante activiste féministe Kemi Akinfaderin discute avec Françoise des récentes négociations diplomatiques sur l’égalité de genre et la santé et les droits sexuels et reproductifs aux Commissions sur le statut de la femme et sur la population et le développement des Nations unies, et à l’Assemblée mondiale de la santé. Kemi analyse les avancées et les points de blocage, explique en quoi la réticence des pays du Nord à partager leurs technologies et agents pathogènes freine les progrès pour les femmes et les filles, et présente la position des féministes sur la réforme de l’ONU visant à fusionner ONU Femmes et le FNUAP, les deux agences onusiennes (quelle surprise !) les plus concernées par l’égalité de genre.
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