Welcome to Changing Narratives, the official podcast of The U.S. End FGM/C Network. This podcast is a platform for bold conversations, survivor-led advocacy and the stories that inspire change. Together with activists, experts, and change-makers, we explore the multifaceted fight to end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and uplift the voices driving progress. From policy wins to personal triumphs, Changing Narratives shines a light on the efforts shaping a world free from FGM/C. Join ...
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Behind the Mic: Our Year of Advocating, Learning and Leading
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52:52As we close out an incredible first year of Changing Narratives, we're taking a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate. In this special year-end episode, host Patricia Mars is joined by her colleagues from The U.S. End FGM/C Network — Caitlin LeMay, Kaitlin Mitchell and Isatou Jeng — for an honest and inspiring conversation about the year that was…
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1 Every 12 Minutes: The Hidden Death Toll of FGM/C
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27:03What does it mean to say that 1 girl dies every 12 minutes from female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)? In this gripping episode of Changing Narratives, host Patricia Mars speaks with Professor Heather Flowe—one of the researchers behind a landmark study estimating that more than 44,000 girls and young women die each year from FGM/C. They unpack…
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Unstoppable Individuals: How Indonesia's Change-Makers Are Ending FGM
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27:29FGM/C is too often seen as only an African issue — but across Asia, millions of girls are at risk every year. In this bold conversation, host Patricia Mars is joined by Ika Agustina from Kalyanamitra, a feminist organization based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ika shares the powerful grassroots work happening to end FGM/C in Asia — from community-led chan…
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From Iowa to the Frontlines: Nisaa African Family Services Revolution Against FGC
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44:42"Change doesn't happen to communities—it happens with them." In this inspiring episode of Changing Narratives, host Patricia Mars is joined by Hibo Jama and Barwaqo Aden of Nisaa African Family Services, a grassroots powerhouse supporting African refugee and immigrant communities in Iowa. With deep ties to the communities they serve, Hibo and Barwa…
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Stepping Forward: Reflections from Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation's Walk to End FGM in Washington, D.C.
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15:14In this special episode of Changing Narratives, we revisit the energy, urgency and solidarity at the Annual Walk to End FGM, hosted by the Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation in Washington, D.C. Led by founder and activist Angela Peabody, the walk brings together survivors, advocates and allies to raise awareness, honor resilience and call for the e…
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Radical Hope: Youth-Led Activism to End FGM/C with Dr. Costly Abosede Aderibigbe
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49:45What does it look like when a survivor leads a global youth movement to end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)? In this bold and moving episode of Changing Narratives, we sit down with Dr. Costly Abosede Aderibigbe—medical doctor, FGM/C survivor and Executive Secretary of the Global Youth Consortium Against FGM. Costly's work spans over 50 c…
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Innovating Health Solutions and Ending FGM/C with LastMile4D in Kenya
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39:51In this episode of Changing Narratives, host Patricia Mars is joined by Mahnaz M. Harrison, founder of LastMile4D, to discuss the groundbreaking work being done to end FGM/C in Kenya. Mahnaz shares her journey into women's health and rights, the unique challenges of working in remote communities, and how LastMile4D is using innovative technology an…
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Faith & Action: How Athia Carrim is Driving Change Against FGM/C in California
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39:35In this episode of Changing Narratives, host Patricia Mars sits down with Athia Carrim, a leader in interfaith dialogue and a key figure in The FGM Taskforce of Greater Los Angeles Area. Together, they explore the intersection of faith, advocacy, and community-driven efforts in the movement to end FGM/C. Athia shares her journey of balancing cultur…
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The 'Husband Stitch': A Form of FGM/C? Unpacking Medical Ethics and Women's Health
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19:23In this episode of Changing Narratives, we explore the unsettling yet vital issue of the "Husband Stitch"—a practice often dismissed as a myth but deeply harmful and invasive. Join Hunter Kessous, Medical Student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Dr. Raveen Syan, Urologist who specializes in pelvic floor disorders at the Des…
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FGM/C: An American Problem as Much as a Global One
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42:14In this episode of Changing Narratives, we explore how Washington State is addressing FGM/C head-on, turning local advocacy into meaningful policy change. Join Absa Samba, a leader behind the passing of Washington's anti-FGM/C law, and Carolyn House-Higgins, the Gender-Based Violence Prevention Program Manager at the Department of Health, as they d…
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Introduction to Changing Narratives
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12:50Episode 1: Welcome to "Changing Narratives" In this debut episode of Changing Narratives, host Patricia Mars sits down with the Director of The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Caitlin LeMay, to share the inspiration behind the podcast, what listeners can expect from this transformative series and the goals driving this project. Together, they discuss the i…
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