Feb 9, 2014
- In this one Nick is flying (Han) solo, or at least without
Katie.
- He is joined by Nicole, one the organisers from the Perth One
Billion Rising event, for the entire episode.
- One Billion Rising is a global event that aims to have one
billion women releasing their stories, dancing and speaking at the
places where they need justice, where they need an end to violence
against women and girls.
- Slut shaming and rape culture.
- A lack of media attention given to these issues.
- A discussion on some criticisms of the One Billion Rising
movement.
- This years focus on Indigenous and disabled victims of
violence.
- Art and social change.
- Why the Perth event is open to everyone and has all vegan
food.
- The movement against female genital mutilation.
- For more information on this episode and for all of the links
from it, go to:
http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2014/02/10/rise/