Send us a text In this powerful special episode of The Phulkaari Podcast, we sit down with Pooja and Nikita Kanda—mother and sister of Ronan Kanda—to talk about the devastating loss of their only son and brother, murdered in 2022 by two Sikh Punjabi boys. Since then, they have led the #JusticeForRonanKanda campaign, calling for awareness, accountability, and change which lead to the introduction of Ronan's Law. This episode explores the deep and urgent issue of knife crime within South Asian...
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Send us a text In this powerful special episode of The Phulkaari Podcast, we sit down with Pooja and Nikita Kanda—mother and sister of Ronan Kanda—to talk about the devastating loss of their only son and brother, murdered in 2022 by two Sikh Punjabi boys. Since then, they have led the #JusticeForRonanKanda campaign, calling for awareness, accountability, and change which lead to the introduction of Ronan's Law. This episode explores the deep and urgent issue of knife crime within South Asian...
Send us a text In this powerful special episode of The Phulkaari Podcast, we sit down with Pooja and Nikita Kanda—mother and sister of Ronan Kanda—to talk about the devastating loss of their only son and brother, murdered in 2022 by two Sikh Punjabi boys. Since then, they have led the #JusticeForRonanKanda campaign, calling for awareness, accountability, and change which lead to the introduction of Ronan's Law. This episode explores the deep and urgent issue of knife crime within South Asian...
Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a deep dive into the often overlooked dynamics of female perpetrators and enmeshment, particularly focusing on the complex relationships between mothers and their sons and the impact on patterns of domestic abuse. Our 2022 surveyed over 800 Sikh Panjabi women and girls living in the UK where 1/3 of women who had experienced domestic abuse identified their mothers-in-law as the principal perpetrator. With a compassionate an...
Send us a text In this compelling episode, we embark on a profound exploration of the intricate nuances surrounding spiritual abuse and faith-based exploitation, confronting the unspoken challenges faced by individuals within religious communities. Our perspective are focusing on the Sikh community and Sikh faith institutions and the break down of Sikh preaching in its honest form and what that has been replaced with and the harm caused to vulnerable congregation members Drawing from real-li...
Send us a text At the time of recording this episode. Four women of Sikh Panjabi Heritage who were born and living in the UK were killed by a man of Sikh Panjabi Heritage. In this insightful episode, we delve into the grim reality of domestic homicides affecting Sikh Panjabi women born in the UK, shedding light on a sensitive yet crucial issue within the community. We honour the resilience and memory of Sikh Panjabi women who have faced unimaginable challenges, and explore the transfor...
Send us a text In Episode 5 of The Phulkaari Podcast, we delve into a pressing and heartbreaking issue that has recently come to the forefront – Domestic Homicides of Indian Students in the UK. Focusing on high-profile cases involving Sikh Punjabi women and girls who arrive in the UK to pursue their studies, often with spouses, we navigate the intricate web of challenges faced by these students. Our discussion goes beyond the surface, exploring the complexities that arise from the intersectio...
Send us a text For this episode, The Sikh Women's Aid team discuss the role of the media using victims blaming narratives when reporting on domestic homicides. The Panel is joined by RP Makeup Creator Ravita Pannu. Ravita was appointed as the first ambassador for Sikh Women's Aid in 2022. We discuss the media reporting of high-profile murder cases in the media at the time of recording. Full stories can be found at:- These were the news reports and stories that inspired this episode 1. E...
Send us a text This week our panel is talking all things Bollywood/Panjabi films. For better or worse The Bollywood/Panjabi Film industry shaped the beliefs and values of a generation of Indians, especially those born in the West but had strong ties to the Indian subcontinent. This week we discuss the impact of Bollywood's past, present and future direction and its impact on diaspora South Asians.
Send us a text In our second episode of The Phulkaari, the team at Sikh Women's Aid explore the whole life journey of Sikh Panjabi women and girl who experience abuse. We explore The Womb aspect in detail and explore female infanticide and abuse in relation to the birth of a daughter and how these harmful practices are incompatible with the high values of Sikh and Panjabi culture. This is a fascinating discussion not to be missed!
Send us a text An Introduction gives listeners insights into Sikh Women's Aid and the aim of this podcast. You can find out about the journey to launch Sikh Women's Aid and why it is so important to have specialist, female led qualified support staff to help victims and survivors of Domestic and sexual abuse.
Send us a text In this powerful special episode of The Phulkaari Podcast, we sit down with Pooja and Nikita Kanda—mother and sister of Ronan Kanda—to talk about the devastating loss of their only son and brother, murdered in 2022 by two Sikh Punjabi boys. Since then, they have led the #JusticeForRonanKanda campaign, calling for awareness, accountability, and change which lead to the introduction of Ronan's Law. This episode explores the deep and urgent issue of knife crime within South Asian...
