Episode 36: Spotlight: Feminist Practitioners Preventing Intimate Partner Violence with Mary Balikungeri

Spotlight: Feminist Practitioners Preventing Intimate Partner ViolenceThis series brings together the voices of feminist practitioners who are re-defining what intimate partner violence prevention looks like in their communities. We explore conceptual and political insights from the research on practitioner-led evidence that can shape more equitable and grounded funding strategies.Explore the full research at: ⁠www.thefeministcentre.org/consulting-research/ ⁠BioMary Balikungeri is the Founder and Executive Director of Rwanda Women’s Network, established in 1997 to empower women and girls, especially survivors of gender-based violence. Inspired by her own experiences of displacement and injustice, she has dedicated her career to advancing healing, economic empowerment, leadership, and advocacy for women. Under her leadership, RWN has supported thousands of women and children through health centers, safe spaces, and education initiatives, while strengthening responses to GBV. Mary is also a prominent advocate for gender equality and peace at national and international levels and received the Queen Elizabeth Point of Light Award in 2018 for her impactful leadership.CreditsProduced by: The Feminist Centre for Racial JusticeHost: Muthoni MuriithiEditing: Rachel Wamoto & Daniel OndiekiAudio Correction: Daniel OndiekiSound Design: Rachel WamotoMixing & Mastering: OV Media Music: Miromax Music - Background News [438895] from Pixabay