Accent of Women
Society & Culture
About
A program by and about women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.
Episodes
- Studying Through Uncertainty: International Students in Russia
In this episode of Accent of Women, we speak with an international MBBS student currently studying in Moscow about the realities of student life during the ongoing war situation. The conversation explores rising living costs, communication…
- Dr Amrita Kapur Secretary General of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Part II
Dr Amrita Kapur, Secretary General of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, leads global strategy and advocacy for feminist peace and disarmament. She has over 20 years of experience with the UN and NGOs, focusing on peac…
- Dr Amrita Kapur Secretary General of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Part I
Dr Amrita Kapur, Secretary General of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, discusses her work leading global strategy and advocacy for feminist peace and disarmament. She brings over 20 years of experience with the UN an…
- Voices of South India
This episode of Accent of Women discusses the realities, challenges, and strength of women in South India, focusing on safety, identity, culture, and empowerment. It highlights their resilience and amplifies their voices as agents of chang…
- Language & Decolonisation ii
In part two, Fiza continues her conversation with Dr. Sarah Wijesinghe, a senior lecturer specializing in critical tourism and decolonization. They discuss their roots, childhood memories, and decolonization journeys amidst the sounds of K…
- Language & Decolonisation i
This episode features Dr. Sarah Wijesinghe discussing the experiences of learning English in postcolonial nations and how language shapes identity. The conversation also touches on critical tourism, decolonization, and social equity in aca…
- Against The Trans Bill 2026 India
The 2026 Transgender Bill in India is criticized by Human Rights Watch for rolling back protections, narrowing the definition of transgender people, and replacing self-identification with a medical certification system. Lawyer Raghvi Shukl…
- Unite to Fight Racism Forum
Senator Lidia Thorpe discusses systemic racism and her community's experiences, while Rathy Barthlote shares struggles and successes in fighting for refugee visa equality. The episode, from the 'Unite to Fight Racism Forum', highlights res…
- Koorda's Crew
Casey Kickett, of Whadjuk, Yued and Ballardong Noongar heritage, is the Co-Owner and Director of Koorda
- The Rising Red Lantern Project
The Rising Red Lantern project supports Asian migrant sex workers in Victoria facing systemic injustices. The collective provides culturally informed peer support, community events, advocacy, and skill-sharing, while organizing in memory o…
- Rejecting a year of Prabowo-Gibran Regime
This episode features speeches from a protest commemorating one year of the Prabowo-Gibran government. Speakers include Alma from Scrip, rally emcee Jeslin, and international student Riza, discussing current Indonesian issues and the failu…
- Invasion Day Rally Naarm
The Accent of Women episode 'Invasion Day Rally Naarm' discusses the historical context of European arrival in Australia, noting 238 years since the first fleet and 256 years since Captain Cook. It highlights the ongoing impacts of genocid…
- U.S. and Israel Attempt Regime Change Against Iran
Margaret Kimberley and Nina Farnia discuss recent violence in Iran, analyzing it as an effort by the United States and Israel to effect regime change.
- Interview with Marisa Sposaro
Marisa Sposaro, who has been with 3CR for 25 years, discusses her role hosting the Doin Time show. The program focuses on issues affecting prisoners and individuals in migration detention centres.
- Imperialist attack against Venezuela
This episode of Accent of Women features an interview with Corrinna Mullin discussing the U.S. actions against Venezuela, viewing them as an culmination of imperialist intervention. Mullin also touches on the importance of anti-imperialist…
- Migrant Stories en Español Part 2
In this episode of Accent of Women, co-founders Camila and Manuel of Smoko Acting School in Melbourne explain how they use testimonial theatre to amplify migrant stories and foster community.
- Yurugu
Dr. Marimba Ani appears on the 1994 program 'For The People' to discuss her book, 'Yurugu,' which presents an African-centered critique of European cultural thought and behavior.
- Smoko: Migrant Stories en Español
This Accent of Women episode explores Smoko: Migrant Stories en Español, a Melbourne-based acting school for migrants. Co-founders Camila and Manuel explain how they use testimonial theatre to amplify migrant voices and experiences.
- African Womanhood
Dr. Marimba Ani, an anthropologist and author known for her works like 'Yurugu', delivered a lecture at Morehouse College in 2000 on the concepts of African womanhood.
- Hailstones Fell Without Rain: A Conversation with Natalia
In this episode of Accent of Women, Natalia Figueroa Barroso talks about writing in Spanglish, her Charrúa, Yoruba, and Uruguayan background, and how fiction shapes her work. They also discuss identity, memory, and the exploration of perso…
- African Spirituality: Dr. Khanyisile Tshabalala
Dr. Khanyisile Tshabalala discusses African Spirituality and its differences from Christianity on the Accent of Women podcast. The episode references Thee Alfa House.
- Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza
The Accent of Women episode 'Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza' discusses the recent ceasefire, the long history of violence and occupation, and questions the meaning of peace without justice, featuring Palestinian activists Mai Saif and Renee Nay…
- Pan African Women’s Day seminar 2025 - Part 3
Part 3 of the Pan African Women’s Day seminar 2025 discusses African women resisting imperialism, settler-colonialism, neo-colonialism, national and women
- Hailstones Fell Without Rain: Melbourne Launch
This episode features a live recording from the Melbourne launch of Natalia Figueroa Barroso's novel, 'Hailstones Fell Without Rain.' The story follows three generations of women dealing with migration, memory, and political trauma, with t…
- Women leading trade union movements
Accent of Women features two trade union leaders: Phyo Sandar Soe on Myanmar's struggle for emancipation amid military occupation, and Maojing Chen on the campaign for equal recognition in the feminized education industry.
- Pan African Women’s Day seminar 2025 - Part 2
This episode is Part 2 of the Pan African Women’s Day seminar 2025. It features a Pan-Africanist feminist tribute honoring African women who are resisting various forms of oppression.
- Residents Speak Out: Homes, Not Demolition
This episode features speeches from residents of the Flemington and Richmond public housing towers recorded at a rally opposing demolition. It also includes an interview with Lara, a resident from the South Yarra towers, sharing her experi…
- Pan African Women’s Day seminar 2025 - Part 1
This episode is Part 1 of the Pan African Women’s Day seminar 2025. It features a Pan-Africanist feminist tribute to African women resisting imperialism, settler-colonialism, neo-colonialism, national and women's oppression, and Zionism.
- Opposing the war between Israel/U.S. and Iran
Accent of Women features Elahe Amani discussing a panel on opposing the 2025 conflict between Israel/U.S. and Iran. The panel focused on activists taking a stand against human rights violations by all parties involved.
- Future Fund Divest from Genocide
Today on the show we will listen to speeches from THE ELBIT OUT OF VICTORIA CAMPAIGN RALLY which was held IN NAARM/MELBOURNE CBD AT FUTURE FUND HEAD OFFICE (447 COLLINS ST) ON THURSDAY 26 JUNE 2025. Elbit of of Victoria is a campaign build…
- Merri-bek4Palestine
The Labor government continues to provide economic, diplomatic and military support to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and now Iran. We know that they signed a $917 million dollar deal with Israeli weapons company Elbit systems early last year.…
- Part 2: Humanist Alternatives
On today’s program, we bring you the second part of the first lecture delivered by, regular guest on this show, Frieda Afary, an Iranian academic and librarian from the US, has recently delivered a series of lectures on Humanist Alternativ…
- Part 1: Humanist Alternatives
On today’s program, we explore a little bit of social theory and philosophy. A regular guest on this show, Frieda Afary, an Iranian academic and librarian from the US, has recently delivered a series of lectures on Humanist Alternatives –…
- Poetry for Justice
On today’s show we speak with Lebanese-born, australian-based filmmaker Samia Mikhail about her poetry which responds to the barbarism of imperialism, while feeling the pain of the oppressed and the murdered, and expressing the pain and ra…
- Be the Key! Women’s leadership across borders
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Sangeun Kim, Seayoung Park, and Serena Jeong. During their recent visit to Australia for a cross-cultural exchange with fellow Australian women, they reflect on the meaning of leadership, the everyd…
- Stop Operation Inglenook!
Operation Inglenook is an initiative by the Australian Border Force which claims to focus on identifying exploitation and potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery.This harmful - and unsuccessful - approach unfairly targets the s…
- Raising awareness - FV related trauma and Palestine
The recent episode is addressed to raising awareness on Family Violence and it's associated trauma by sharing lived experiences AND the ongoing struggle for Palestinian women and children.In the first half, Chris Mallika Bhadra speaks to t…
- Truth, Solidarity and Repair: Haiti & the Global Movement for Reparations
In 1804, enslaved Haitians successfully overthrew French colonial rule and founded the world's first Black republic. But by 1825, the French returned and demanded Haiti to pay “reparations” for French financial losses, including the value…
- Gender based violence in Myanmar
In this episode, we hear from Eun Jeong, an academic based in Seoul, and Sunlei, an activist working on the ground in Mae Sot, Thailand. Together, they explore the state of women’s rights activism and gender-based violence affecting Myanma…
- Impacts of cybercrime on mental health
This episode is dedicated to raising awareness around 'cybercrime' within our communities. This episode features Ms Saleha Singh and has been presented by Dr Chris Mallika Bhadra on the lands of the Kulin Nation.
- Gender and migration in Japan and within the Japanese diaspora in Australia
On this week’s episode, we listen to an interview with Dr Iori Hamada, a Japanese Studies lecturer and researcher based in Melbourne. Driven by a passion for social inclusion, Iori is dedicated to fostering a more equitable society, partic…
- Afghanistan: A Young Woman’s Story
On this week’s episode we listen to the story of Fayeza, a 21 year old woman born and living in Afghanistan. Fayeza comes from the Hazara ethnic group of Afghanistan. She was preparing for medical university when the Taliban came back to p…
- Plants and Food Sovereignty
Zena Cumpston is a Barkandji woman with Afghan, English and Irish heritage.Zena works as an artist, writer, consultant and curator. She is passionate about plants and seeks out projects that empower community and Country. Zena is a member…
- Duterte’s arrest and victory for Nexperia workers
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is in the custody of the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands after being arrested in Manila on Tuesday 11 March, on crimes against humanity charges linked to his deadly "war on drugs…
- Ana Gamero's Journey from Construction to Welding
Ana Gamero, originally from Peru and now living in Australia for 17 years, made the bold transition from construction to welding while undertaking an Engineering Fabrication Apprenticeship. In this conversation, she shares her journey in t…
- Mental health within South-Asian diaspora and communities
This episode is dedicated to raising awareness around 'mental health' within South-Asian diaspora and communities. This episode features Ms Tania Biswas and has been presented by Dr Chris Mallika Bhadra on the lands of the Kulin Nation.
- Racerage Queer, Blak Radical Rapper
Racerage is a queer, Blak radical rapper; mixing dark electronic hip-hop with defiant punk energy. They collaborate with other BIPOC, queer and trans artists, to create political protest rap ... hip hop as truth telling. Racerage dropped t…
- Pt 2: Beyond the Ceasefire - Next Steps to Liberation and Justice for Palestine
Excerpts from 29 January Webinar, hosted by APAN: Beyond the Ceasefire: Next steps to liberation and justice- Pt 2On this week's show we play excerpts from the recording of a webinar hosted by the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network which…
- Pt 1 Beyond the Ceasefire - Next Steps to Liberation and Justice for Palestine
Excerpts from 29 January Webinar, hosted by APAN: Beyond the Ceasefire: Next steps to liberation and justice- Pt 1On this week's show we play excerpts from the recording of a webinar hosted by the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network which…
- Women's workplace safety in South Asia
August 2024 was a tragic month for the South-Asian diaspora as a young female medical doctor was abused and consequently lost her life at RG Kar Hospital, Kolkata, India.This episode is dedicated to women and worker safety in our workplace…