Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030. That's the menstrual health day theme for this year. A theme that calls for menstruation to be treated like any other topic of life like food and education. A fight for girls and women to not feel like they have to hide themselves during their periods. In this episode of our podcast, we discuss how societal traditions and norms make periods worse than they should be; How there is not enough information given to us about our cycles by the same people who start preparing us for things like marriage and gender roles from as early as six years old #menstrualhealthmatters #menstrualhealthday #wearecomitted Connect with us on: Website | www.amplify.co.zw | www.intwasa.co.zw Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/amplifyinggirlsvoices Twitter | www.twitter.com/AmplifyingGirls Instagram | www.instagram.com/amplifyinggirlsvoices TikTok | www.tiktok.com/amplifyinggirlsvoices
In this episode of the podcast we tackle possible reasons behind bullying and violence in schools. We take a dive onto how internal and external factors contribute to it, what authorities are doing and if it’s enough. More importantly what can be done to help rehabilitate both the bully and the bullied Connect with us on: Website | www.amplify.co.zw | www.intwasa.co.zw Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/amplifyinggirlsvoices Twitter | www.twitter.com/AmplifyingGirls Instagram | www.instagram.com/amplifyinggirlsvoices
in this episode of our podcast we talk about women's month. Women’s month campaigns talk about knowing strong women and being them, something girls need. Mentors and those that came before them to look up to. The question remains if that is enough and the reality on the ground; if women are getting their dues Connect with us on: Website | www.amplify.co.zw | www.intwasa.co.zw Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/amplifyinggirlsvoices Twitter | www.twitter.com/AmplifyingGirls Instagram | www.instagram.com/amplifyinggirlsvoices
Musician Mimie Tarukwana from Bulawayo shares her personal view on sex education
Human relations come with their complexities, even worse if it's romantic relationships. in this week's podcast we explore the rights one has in a relationship as a girl. We also look at the best possible ways to break up with a partner
On this weeks podcast we tackle the issue of Sex Education in schools. What is it? Is it being taught? Is it necessary? Is it a foreign concept or not.
The reintroduction of ZUPCO came as a relief to commuters as it was subsidized and was complementing private operators who were a bit pricey. The total ban of these private operators has, however seen a nationwide outcry as the available buses are failing to meet the demand and are not catering for everyone. Girls and young women have not been spared by the effects of such decisions. let's explore their concerns in this episode
Rape culture! This phrase is mentioned and people get defensive, guilty as changed. Rapey behaviour and victim blaming has been normalised in our and societies; women and girls keep suffering. We are here to delineate this social cancer, we deserve safe environments: on and offline
Social media has become a part of our everyday lives and the young have also hopped onto the wagon. We all use different social media platforms for various reasons. Here we explore how girls and young women are using these platforms and what they do there, not forgetting how it impacts their lives
This episode focuses on date rape through the eyes of young women. It explores what date rape is, reasons behind it and the different forms it takes. They look at scenarios of both first dates and those that are in a relationship. In as much as the only solution to any form of sexual harassment is change in mindset by perpetrators, the ladies also look at possible ways for one to stay safe during dates and not fall prey
Short, touch and go video podcast seeking to inform, inspire and provoke young girls and women to use talk about issues they face on a daily basis; amplify their voices against any form of abuse directed at girls and young women. This episode looks at sex. The girls bring an older woman (Aunt Xanier) in studio to explain to them about sex - the joys, dangers and even tough decisions young women & girls have to make about sex