Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMaitri's prevention and awareness initiative, where we will talk to field experts and community members (both adults and youth) on various topics related to domestic/intimate partner violence, and how social norms and power dynamics foster gender inequity and abuse in relationships. We hope to share insights and resources that will help move the needle on the prevention of violence in our society, while also helping those that are directly impacted by it.
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S5 Ep8: Can we end misogyny?
March 28, 2024 16:56 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBCommemorating Women’s History Month! Tune in to our latest podcast episode where four South Asian women come together to discuss misogynistic behaviors and attitudes that we women face every day. From overtly offensive behaviors to subtle, normalized attitudes, we delve into the spectrum of experiences women face daily. Join us in identifying and confronting misogynistic attitudes and behaviors. Together, let’s explore strategies for dismantling this toxic culture and envision a future wher...
S5Ep7: Bridging the Gap: How We Talk Dating with South Asian Parents
February 29, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MBAre South Asian youth comfortable sharing their dating experiences with their parents? Do they receive enough guidance and support from their families in understanding the concept of healthy partner relationships? To discuss these questions we invited 3 South Asian youth community members. Hajra Usman, Sid Barathi, and Nidhi Satyagal joined us to shed light on the unique challenges South Asian youth face when navigating conversations about dating and relationships with their families. They ...
S5Ep_6 End the brutal practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
January 19, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes - 23.5 MBFemale genital cutting/ mutilation has been recognized as a human rights violation by the World Health Organization. This topic is highly controversial due to its roots in cultural and religious practices so we should have multiple conversations to have community awareness around it. To discuss how we can end this oppressive practice and bring positive social change, we invited Mariya Taher, the co-founder and U.S. Executive Director of Sahiyo. Listen to this episode here! Visit: https://sa...
S5 Ep5: Breaking the stigma of divorce and helping survivors of domestic violence!
November 17, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBMariam Azimi, a survivor with her courage and resilience not only paved her future with safety and dignity, but also gave support, guidance, and emotional confidence to many survivors that they needed after suffering from domestic violence. Mariam has been working relentlessly to break the stigma of divorce. In this Maitri podcast episode, Mariam shares her journey and hope. Mariam Azimi is the founder of Care2Elevate.space and established CircleofsiSTARhood (https://www.facebook.com/circl...
S5 Ep2: A Memoir of a Muslim Girlhood
October 25, 2023 18:14 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWe invited Yasmin Azad, the author of Stay, Daughter on our podcast to talk about her experience and reflection on the dilemmas that Muslim women faced and are facing in balancing the rules of orthodox Islam with the freedom and innovations of the modern world. Fahria Khan, our Donor Engagement Manage had an in-depth conversation with the author. Please listen to the episode here! Yasmin Azad grew up in Sri Lanka and was among the first group of girls in her Muslim community to go away from...
S5_Ep4: Rebuilding Broken Lives, with Flavia Agnes
October 25, 2023 15:30 - 37 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode, Flavia Agnes joined us to share her journey from a survivor to a trailblazer. Flavia Agnes is a women’s rights advocate, legal scholar, and one of the central figures of the women’s movement in India. Her own experience with domestic violence inspired her to become a women's rights lawyer. As co-founder of MAJLIS, a legal and cultural resource center in Mumbai, India, her primary engagement has been to provide quality legal services to women and children. **About Flavia Agn...
S5 Ep3: Inter- generational cultural conflicts create stress. Teens recommending solutions!
September 27, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode we discussed inter-generational cultural conflicts that many South Asian parents and teens face. Three South Asian teens, Tara Sardana, Alina Shah and Kaushal Namuduri shared their thoughts on how this cultural conflict can be damaging for individual, family and community well-being. If you are a parent or a teen, then you must listen to this episode to learn what can be done to reduce and end intergenerational cultural conflict. Please share this episode with your network....
A Memoir of a Muslim Girlhood
September 13, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWe invited Yasmin Azad, the author of Stay, Daughter on our podcast to talk about her experience and reflection on the dilemmas that Muslim women faced and are facing in balancing the rules of orthodox Islam with the freedom and innovations of the modern world. Fahria Khan, our Donor Engagement Manage had an in-depth conversation with the author. Please listen to the episode here! Yasmin Azad grew up in Sri Lanka and was among the first group of girls in her Muslim community to go away from...
S5E1: Unchained At Last: California Must Ban Child Marriage!
August 21, 2023 15:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDid you know that between 2000 and 2018, an astonishing 23,588 children were married in California alone? This sparks the question as to why it continues and who opposes the reform initiatives. In 2023, SB404 was introduced by lawmakers to prohibit marriages before the age of 18; however, it was changed to only make it a misdemeanor to arrange non-legally recognized child marriages without actually ending child marriages in California. Passing the Senate, SB404 awaits a vote in the Assembly...
S4E15: Marital Rape & Consent in Intimate Partner Relationships: A Discussion with Maitri Advocates
July 14, 2023 16:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBMarital rape has been a crime in all 50 States in the US since 1993. The current California criminal code makes no distinction between rape by a stranger and an intimate partner or spouse. The non-consensual sexual relations within a marriage are subject to the same penalty and consequences resulting in registration in the sex offenders’ list among others. As an agency primarily serving immigrant survivors from South Asia, it has posed and continues to pose a unique challenge for Maitri in c...
S4E14: Engaging Men in Domestic Violence Prevention Movement
June 16, 2023 22:49 - 37 minutes - 34 MBWhile men have always played an important role in shaping public policies and community awareness in many areas, domestic violence prevention often remains ignored within this group. How do we engage South Asian men in the movement? Maitri's long time advocate Zakia Afrin sits down with S Suresh, a past member of Maitri leadership and outgoing Board member in the Statewide organization CPEDV to discuss men in the DV prevention movement, his passion for social justice and writing novels in Ta...
S4E13: Maitri's Immigration Assistance Program Uplifts Survivors
June 08, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBImmigration status based on marital relationships often creates barriers for a victim and survivor of domestic violence to address the abuse. Yet there are rights and resources available for individuals in those situations and many opportunities to advocate for policies focused on immigration reform. In this episode, we hear about Maitri's immigration assistance program observing its 12 years in existence and important lessons learnt throughout the process. This project was made possible by...
S4E12: Normalizing Conversations About Mental Health
May 19, 2023 20:40 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBA shift is taking place in our community as the stigma that has always surrounded mental health is beginning to fade. RCoz is providing a platform in normalizing our conversations around mental health. Many community members are sharing their stories openly to let others know that it is necessary to take care of our emotional wellbeing. Listen to this podcast to know why people are talking about mental health, what they are sharing and how RCoz is helping. Please visit Rcoz.us to find many w...
S4 E11: Mental Health Awareness Month: Not All Wounds are Visible
May 11, 2023 16:30 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn this podcast South Asian youth are talking about different stress factors that impact their mental health, how they need support from their families, community and system to take care of their emotional well being and community's role in breaking the stigma associated with help seeking. After listening please take this short quiz to help improve our podcast! https://shorturl.at/mzQ03 Resources: National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org Community Health Awareness Council (...
S4 E10: Bold Activism in the South Asian Gender Justice Movement
April 20, 2023 20:41 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBListen to this powerful narrative from Shamita Das Dasgupta about the South Asian Gender Justice Movement. In the seventies and eighties, South Asian women across the nation started addressing feminism that was different from white feminism where issues faced by immigrant women were raised. This momentum led to the growth of the South Asian gender justice movement which impacted South Asian survivors, advocates, communities, and the larger society. Please listen to this episode to learn abou...
S4 E9: Generation Z Discussing Healthy Partner Relationships
February 20, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis month, the Maitri podcast was able to bring on four UCLA students to discuss what a healthy partner relationship means to Gen- Z. What does a healthy relationship look like for young college students? What do they expect from their partners? All of this and more is discussed during this months episode of Between Friends. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org] #EndDV, #Maitri...
S4 E 9: Generation Z Discussing Healthy Partner Relationships
February 20, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis month, the Maitri podcast was able to bring on four UCLA students to discuss what a healthy partner relationship means to Gen- Z. What does a healthy relationship look like for young college students? What do they expect from their partners? All of this and more is discussed during this months episode of Between Friends. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org] #EndDV, #Maitri...
S4 E8 Their Light Remains a Remembrance Campaign
January 27, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBMaitri joined South Asian SOAR in a remembrance campaign to honor and remember 10 beautiful souls who we lost to disturbing acts of gender-based violence in 2022. And we are dedicating our first episode of the new year to show our grief and frustration toward these senseless acts of gender based violence. Representatives from South Asian SOAR joined us in the discussion. This episode is our effort to keep our community members engaged as we continue to discuss on how we can prevent gender b...
S4 E7 #SurvivorSpeaks Never Give Up: A Survivors Message
December 27, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBSharing a powerful story of a survivor. She suffered violence and abuse inflicted by someone she loved and trusted. Her life has been a continuous struggle during and after the abuse yet she didn’t give up. She turned her pain into purpose and started a new journey to find her peace. #SurvivorSpeaks, #MaitriPodcast, #EndDV This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org] --- Send in a voic...
S4 Ep6 Chasing Kindness!
November 29, 2022 22:17 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBSouth Asian youth are doing their part in breaking the stigma associated with mental health. In this episode students are discussing some common issues that can affect emotional wellbeing of community youth, how generational and cultural gaps can impact their mental health and what can be done to uphold the message that our mental health is too precious to risk. To find resources and information please Visit: nami.org/Home, MannMukti.org, www.humecenter.org. Sutter health.org. https://www.i...
New health care approach in helping survivors!
October 28, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 64.4 MBPurpLE Health Foundation, a non-profit transforming healthcare for survivors of gender-based violence through comprehensive healthcare, research, and economic opportunity. A wonderful initiative from health care professionals in treating women who have endured intimate partner violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Dr. Anita Ravi, the CEO and co-founder of this nonprofit shared her experience and hope on our podcast. Know about the PurpLE Health Foundation: www.PurpLEHealthFounda...
Cultural nuances provoke domestic abuse
October 06, 2022 16:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBArchaic expectations in a marriage, playing to reasoning fallacies like "appeal to tradition," enforcing strict gender roles, these and some other similar narratives can be used as justification for perpetrating domestic abuse. These abusive tactics can be particularly hard to prove as they border on emotional abuse and can be damaging to a victim's psyche. In this podcast, we are joined by long term California resident Ganesh Gigamani who is a social observer and lends his voice to bring...
3. The Stigma of Divorce
September 22, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBThe stigma of divorce in South Asian communities is real. Divorce is viewed as a failure for women. In this episode, we're joined by Neha Gill form Apna Ghar (www.apnaghar.org/) and Kavita Mehra from Sakhi for South Asian Women (www.sakhi.org/) to discuss the impact of divorce, its stigma within the South Asian community and community’s role in destigmatizing divorce. We all can play a key role. Let’s recognize our own biases that patriarchal culture engraved in our minds and start the conv...
2. Pursuit of Reproductive Freedom
August 11, 2022 16:30 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBReproductive coercion can be used as a control mechanism against survivors of domestic violence. In this episode advocates from Maitri, Daya Houston and Rakhsha Inc. are sharing their experiences working with survivors facing reproductive coercion, how the recent Supreme Court decision on overturning Roe v Wade can add more problems for these survivors and organizational strategies to educate community members about women’s reproductive rights. This project was made possible by funding prov...
1. Survived and Thrived
July 28, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBA Maitri podcast with Rennu Dhillon, an entrepreneur, educator, motivational speaker and author. Rennu suffered domestic violence yet she didn’t give up, with her courage, dignity and hard work she has rebuilt her life. Listen to Rennu’s unbelievable life journey. www.maitri.org | 1-888-8MAITRI @maitribayarea: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www....
A spotlight on mental health!
June 23, 2022 23:42 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode Dr. Preet Kaur Sabharwal and Dr. Sheetal Siledar-Lee discussed the stigma associated with mental health in South Asian communities. Also, they talked about what can harm the emotional well being of South Asian youth and elderly populations and what they can do about it. #maitri #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message
S3 Ep 15 Child marriage is a Curse!
May 17, 2022 18:44 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBVictims of child marriage face severe lifelong damaging consequences including physical, sexual and economic abuse; denial of education; and a loss of freedom to make their own futures. In this episode Sasha K Taylor, a former FBI analyst and an advocate to end child marriage is sharing her own experience of being a victim of child marriage and discussing community role in preventing this oppressive practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayar...
Safety tips to avoid online abuse!
April 21, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn today’s world abusive partners are increasingly using digital platforms to threaten, control and abuse their victims. How to be safe online? What are the red flags one should be aware of to know that their devices are bugged? Where to report tech abuse? To discuss these important questions, we invited an internationally recognized digital safety expert, Adam dodge. Listen to this podcast and share widely. You can save someone’s life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...
13. Advocates Give Hope To Survivors!
April 01, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBOur host sat with Rachna Khare, Executive Director of Daya, a Houston based nonprofit to discuss the unique challenges that both Maitri and Daya see their clients face. Also, how we see a huge need and scope for community engagement in preventing gender based violence. Listen to this interesting discussion and a client testimony from Daya. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Mai...
12. Women dream for a better future!
March 17, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBOur guests are commemorating Women’s History Month by sharing their thoughts on women’s status in today’s world from their personal lens and how to identify and break obstacles to gender equity. Listen to this thought provoking discussion. Maitri helpline: (1-888-8MAITRI) | Free & Confidential | Mon – Fri (9 am to 3 pm PST) This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #WomensHisto...
11. Women dream for a better future!
March 17, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBOur guests are commemorating Women’s History Month by sharing their thoughts on women’s status in today’s world from their personal lens and how to identify and break obstacles to gender equity. Listen to this thought provoking discussion. Maitri helpline: (1-888-8MAITRI) | Free & Confidential | Mon – Fri (9 am to 3 pm PST) This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #WomensHisto...
11. Looking Back and Moving Forward
February 24, 2022 03:18 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBA conversation in Bangla with Indira Chakravorty and Zakia Afrin about the past, present and future of domestic violence prevention work. Both the speakers are social activists, authors and veteran advocates to end domestic violence. In this episode they have shared their experiences working with domestic violence survivors, unique challenges immigrant survivors face and what can be done to prevent domestic violence. They have also shared wonderful resources. Here are the links: Victims...
10. Toxic dating relationships don't happen in a vacuum!
February 18, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBA group of college students joined our podcast host in analyzing the root causes of dating violence and abuse. They addressed the harmful cultural conditions, norms and practices that enable partner violence. They shared wonderful tips in ending toxic culture that support dating violence and abuse. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org] #Maitri #MaitriPodcast #EndDV #toxicrelations...
9. An Incredible Journey Of Helping Sex Workers!
January 07, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBRuchira Gupta, a social justice activist, feminist campaigner and journalist has been fighting a long battle to empower women and children in red light areas. Ruchira shared incredible stories of her making a documentary on flesh trade, her journey in helping millions of sex workers and her satisfaction of working with resilient and brave sex workers. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolen...
8. Forced Marriage, A Hidden Crime!
December 10, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBCasey Swegman and Hellitz Villegas from Tahirih Justice Center had an insightful discussion with our host Nandini Ray about forced marriage: How is it different from arranged marriage? What's the impact? And what protections are available? Listen to this podcast. With this information, you can save someone’s life. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #MaitriPodcast #forcedm...
7. Gender Stereotypes Hurt Boys Too!
November 12, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBMost of the time we tend to overlook that patriarchy can be oppressive and damaging for men too. Many men negotiate their desires, hopes and frustrations in a society that expects them to fit in to the rigid gender norms. In this episode our guest Rajat Mittal shares how he is using his creativity and storytelling approach in addressing oppressive gender roles. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.scc...
6. Marital Rape Law in California
October 21, 2021 17:52 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBDid you know the first marital rape conviction in the US was in 1979? Where does the law stand in CA now? We discuss the crime, the punishment and how to bring our communities to prevent this violent act. Our guests are CPEDV Policy Specialist, Krista Colon, and Maitri's Director of Survivor Advocacy, Zakia Afrin. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org #Maitri #MaitriPodcast #Domestic...
5. Are you in a safe dating relationship?
October 08, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBJasmin Uribe, a survivor of dating violence is sharing her experience and knowledge to help you in finding if you are in a toxic dating relationship and what you can do about it. Jasmine turned her pain into power and became a nationally recognized program consultant, public speaker, training facilitator, and curriculum developer. She is now empowering survivors to rise! This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Preventio...
4. Human Trafficking: A Shocking Reality
September 17, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBIn conversation with Sharan Dhanoa, Detective Gurbaksh Sohal, and Swostika Timalsina. Human trafficking is a shocking reality in today’s world and California has a high rate of human trafficking cases. It’s possible that one of your neighbors or classmates is a trafficked victim. In this episode, our host, Nandini Ray had a conversation with a law enforcement officer and two advocates who have vast experience working with trafficked victims. Listen to this amazing discussion on how to ident...
3. A Story of Love and Acceptance, with Parag Mehta and Vaibhav Jain
August 26, 2021 17:45 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBOur host, Nandini Ray has a deep conversation about love and acceptance with a lovely couple, Parag and Vaibhav. Their wedding made headlines around the world. Not only was it a same-sex wedding performed according to Dharmic traditions, but it also served as a model for how families and communities can evolve when they lead with unconditional love and compassion. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www....
2. Youth Examining Gender Dynamics
August 12, 2021 17:42 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWho are responsible in fostering harmful, patriarchal gender norms? Are they men, women or both? Is it possible for men and women to work in partnership to identify and eliminate gender inequalities and gender based violence? Let’s find out with community youth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message
1. Transforming Anguish Into Action, with Amita Swadhin (Founder of Mirror Memoirs)
July 16, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 54.1 MBAmita Swadhin is relentlessly fighting interpersonal and institutional violence against young people. Amita’s commitments and approach to this work stem from their experiences as a queer person of color, as a daughter of immigrants, and of years of sexual abuse by their father. Amita shared their pain, resilience, healing journey, and activism in this episode. ________________________ This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based ...
15. How movies and media shape our culture, with Khyati Thakur & Tushar Malik
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode, Daman Tiwana is in conversation with two community members, Khyati Thakur and Tushar Malik, about how media and movies influence our thinking, normalize certain behaviors, and eventually shape our culture. Influences, both positive and negative, come in all shapes and forms, like the movies that we watch whether Bollywood or Hollywood, music videos, lyrics, ads, tv shows, magazines— the list is long and some of the messages end up being toxic for our minds, our relationships...
14. Sexual Violence in Intimate Partner Relationship, with Sarah Khan (Director of Programs, API-GBV)
April 23, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBSexual violence & abuse in an intimate partner relationship is not an isolated incident and it often occurs alongside other forms of abusive behaviors. Listen to this in-depth discussion on how we must change harmful social and cultural conditions that allow sexual violence and abuse in partner relationships. Today’s guest: Sarah Khan, the Director of Programs at the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence. www.maitri.org | 1-888-8MAITRI Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | ...
13. Medical professionals tackling Family Violence, with Dr. Rakesh Chaudhary & Dr. Priyanka Jain (Kaiser Permanente)
April 09, 2021 16:38 - 45 minutes - 42 MBMedical professionals have an ideal opportunity to assess for and intervene in family and partner violence, also they can play a huge role in prevention. Listen to this podcast to know how Kaiser Family Violence Prevention Program is taking part in identifying relationship abuse, ensuring survivors’ health and safety, also raising awareness towards prevention. www.maitri.org | 1-888-8MAITRI Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn _____________ This project was made possible b...
12. Debunking myths on Female Genital Mutilation
March 26, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode, we speak to Farzana doctor, an author, activist & psychotherapist about the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation. FGM is internationally recognized as human rights violation for girls and women yet an ignored topic in the community discussion. Farzana shares her experiences working with FGM survivors and activist groups that are challenging toxic patriarchy in debunking the myths around FGM. www.maitri.org | 1-888-8MAITRI Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube |...
12. Debunking myths about Female Genital Mutilation, with Farzana Doctor
March 26, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode, we speak to Farzana doctor, an author, activist & psychotherapist about the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation. FGM is internationally recognized as human rights violation for girls and women yet an ignored topic in the community discussion. Farzana shares her experiences working with FGM survivors and activist groups that are challenging toxic patriarchy in debunking the myths around FGM. www.maitri.org | 1-888-8MAITRI Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube |...
11. Celebrating and uplifting ALL genders, with Anjali Rimi (President, Parivar Bay Area)
March 12, 2021 18:13 - 38 minutes - 87.8 MBListen to this deep discussion where Anjali Rimi, the president of Parivar Bay Area talks about the oppression South Asian Queer Trans people face because of their gender. Parivar and Maitri invite you all to take part in building a community of light, love, and acceptance. If all community members are pro-active in ending gender abuse and welcoming people of all gender identities and expressions, the positive effects can ripple outwards. www.maitri.org | 1-888-8MAITRI Instagram | Twitter ...
10. COVID and Domestic Violence: What You Should Know! (Bangla)
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBIn this episode, Zakia Afrin and Nandini Ray discuss domestic violence in lockdown and share information and resources that can help in safety planning and in ending abuse, and guidelines on the community’s role in violence prevention. www.maitri.org | 1-888-8MAITRI Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn _____________ This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. www.sccendviolence.org --- Send...
9. Teens dismantling Gender Bias, with Anjali Nuggehali, Kanchan Naik & Adarsh Gupta
February 12, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, community teens examine and analyze gender discrimination and gender violence that takes place in our daily lives. And they also share ideas to improve community responses in preventing all forms of gender discrimination and gender-based violence and abuse. www.maitri.org | 1-888-8MAITRI Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn _____________ This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Preventi...