In this episode of Roundtable, we gathered six remarkable women in conversation to celebrate International Women's Day. Sema Gornall, Nina Aouilk, Natasha Sanders, Shamsa Araweelo, Warda Mohamed, and Rubie Marie sat down together for a profound discussion on the pressing issues affecting women and girls worldwide.

From tackling female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and honour killings to addressing the challenges of domestic abuse and gender-based violence, we delve deep into these critical topics and explore how society can unite to confront and overcome these issues, paving the way toward a brighter future for us all.

For more information on the impactful work of each of these inspirational individuals, please follow the links below.

Sema - https://thevavengers.co.uk/ and   / semagornall  

Nina - https://endhonourkillings.org/ , https://ninaaouilk.com/ ,   / londonslifecoach  

Natasha -   / handbagsnhorses  

Shamsa -   / shamsaaraweelo   and   / gardenof.peace  
Tiktok: shamsa Araweelo

Warda - https://www.lastingsupportservices.com/ and instagram.com@lastingsupportservices/

Rubie -   / rubiemarieuk   and www.oxfordagainstcutting.org/

00:00 - 01:49 - Intro
01:49 - 05:00 - What problems face women and girls globally?
05:00 - 06:02 - Is the UK an equal society?
06:02 - 11:03 - How do notions of honour and shame impact women?
11:06 - 13:05 - Should we all be feminist?
13:05 - 14:40 - Is culture used to excuse abuse against women?
14:41 - 19:19 - How has motherhood changed you?
19:20 - 25:33 - Do institutions fail women?
25:34 -29:12 - How are children impacted by gender-based violence?
29:14 - 32:45 - What role do men and boys play?
32:46 - 34:40 - What is the future we're striving for?
34:42 - 41:00 - How has your identity as a woman evolved?
41:00 - 45:38 - What do you love about being a woman?

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