Grace Ovba

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse

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Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse Show with Grace Ovba, is about the topical issues of abuse prevalent in our society and culture. The impact on lives and possible reformation strategies. The show portrays real life stories of exceptional valiant women, who suffered pain, shame, trauma and guilt. Some of these individuals, used the tools of healing, forgiveness and compassion to serve as a positive propellant to actualising their dreams and breaking barriers in their various fields of human endeavours. Each episode showcases case studies, stories, inspirational talks; involving interviews, convers...

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Grace Ovba

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Society

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

UK National News On Abuse 19.01.2023

Today's episode centres around, UK's national news on abuse, ranging from rape, domestic abuse, matricide and coercive control. A serving police officer in the Metropolitan police force was found guilty of 49 counts of rape, sexual assaults and domestic abuse against women, he had intimate relationships with. In addition, men killing their mothers/ grandmothers via gruesome method etc. Contact us...

World News On Abuse 05.01.2023

World News On Abuse. From coercive control to rape, human trafficking, child grooming to domestic violence. Reports from United Kingdom, Pakistan, Romania, USA. Contact us @ Rising Above Shadows of Abuse Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to:...

World News On Abuse 22.12.2022

This episode, encapsulates world news on abuse around the world, from countries such as the UK, USA, Iran, Oman, India - rape, sexual assault, child abuse etc. The news reflects the global and detrimental impact abuse has caused. Contact us @ Rising Above Shadows of Abuse Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subjec...

World News On Abuse - Child Abuse 01.12.2022

Child abuse is now endemic, as can be noted from today's episode and news reel. From the Philippines to Switzerland, Australia, Netherlands and Germany. The impact of world cup and football tournaments on child abuse / domestic abuse as relayed by United Kingdom government data & NSPCC. contact us @ Rising Above Shadows of Abuse Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #pa...

World News On Abuse 24.11.2022

Today's episode centres around, child abuse, emotional, physical, financial, sexual and domestic violence. contact us @ Rising Above Shadows of Abuse Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY fo...

World News On Abuse 03.11.2022

Latest abuse news around the world: Rape cases, with new laws put in place in India. Domestic violence leading to murder of mother & daughter in the UK. Child molestation in Ukraine. Death of a pregnant wife by her husband in Turkey. Woman killed in the USA, by her colleague due to rejection of sexual advances. contact us @ Rising Above Shadows of Abuse Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.c...

Death By 'Morality Police': Mahsa Amini 29.09.2022

This episode centres around demonstration against the male -dominated fundamentalist who are tasked with enforcing the law on Islamic dress code in public. Mahsa died as a result of the torture and violent treatment she received after being arrested by Iran's Islamic police on suspicion of being 'improperly dressed' by wearing an 'inappropriate hijab' - (Morality Police wants to curb the 'decadent...

World News On Abuse 08.09.2022

This episode centres around news on abuse from various parts of the world. From UK, to USA, India, Russia, Australia & Italy. To contact us @ Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@g...

Freedom Doesn't Mean Free: 'Buffer Zones' 25.08.2022

Councils in the UK resorted to having 'buffer zones' (PSPOs) to protect staff and women having legal abortions from been harassed, intimidated by pro-life organisations. This was a 150m radius from the designated clinics as expounded in this episode by Grace. To contact us @ Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ; Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest,...

''If Men Could Get Pregnant Abortion Would Be A Sacrament'': Roe v Wade 2 18.08.2022

As stated in part 1 of last week's episode, the pro-life lobbyists, insist that the rights of an unborn foetus, is hallowed. In the US the right to bear arms- as supposedly cited in an interpretation of the constitution - regularly results in loss of life - school massacres... To contact us @ Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ; Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participati...

Freedom Doesn't Mean Free: Roe v Wade 1 11.08.2022

The recent Supreme court ruling in Roe vs Wade clearly shows and encapsulates the fact that women's rights are continually under threat. ''Freedom doesn't mean free especially if you're a woman who wants to own her body''. This quote comes from Merle Hoffman a long-time pro-choice advocate, dating back in the 60s before Roe vs Wade in 1973. 'Who has the final say in abortion rights?' To contact us...

World Day Against Trafficking In Persons, 30th July 04.08.2022

30th July of every year is World Day Against Trafficking In Persons. United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, delivered a profound speech imploring people to desist from the 'use and abuse of technology' to exploit vulnerable persons via trafficking. Technology should instead be used positively in fighting human trafficking. Governments, regulators, businesses and civil society should i...

'NOT SLAPP DOWN' 2, CADWALLADR - BANKS 28.07.2022

The final judgment for the libel case brought against Carole Calwalladr an investigative journalist by the millionaire and Brexit financier Arron Banks, was deemed to be 'of public interest' by the trial judge. Ms Calwalladr suffered a clear case of misogyny, she was almost crushed in court by Banks but her quest for the facts were finally vindicated and she won the case... To contact us @ Rising...

World News On Abuse 21.07.2022

In this episode, Grace collates news on abuse around the world. As reported by BBC News, sex trafficking, sex trade in Copenhagen Denmark and a modern day slavery, homeless victim getting an amazing job by Sarah Portlock for BBC News. In addition, the independent news disclosed the sexual assault of a 16 year old on a London bus; the evening standard newspapers, recorded the stalking of a woman by...

World News On Abuse 07.07.2022

This episode centres around various forms of abuse in most countries. The sentencing of Ms Maxwell for 20years for sex trafficking minors, sexual abuse as reported by BBC news, Sky news. Also the high profile sexual abuse case against R. Kelly, an American famous R n B singer sentenced to 30 years for sexually abusing minors using his fame. Sky news. Another man allegedly assaulting and molesting...

World News On Abuse 23.06.2022

Today's episode centres on various news on abuse around the world, via Metro newspapers- UK, CNN -USA, Independent newspaper- India, Times of India, Observer news-USA, Guardian newspaper -UK. Sky news, Unitel news -Bolivia and Weibo /social media- China(Child abuse, rape, GBH, Domestic Violence and human trafficking.) Contact details: Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #...

World News On Abuse 12.05.2022

In this episode, Grace shares news on abuse from Brisbane, Australia. In addition, news about an autistic child who was raped and eventually took her own life due to the trauma experienced; An alleged DJ raping & sexually assaulting black young ladies in the UK. Two Nigerian ladies killed by their husbands in Nigeria, one refusing to leave her abusive marriage on religious grounds... The commo...

A Cyber Torture: Survivor's Perspective 21.04.2022

In this deeply affective episode, Grace converses with Pauline Cheung, a chef, cookery writer, who survived distressing decades of systematic abuse. Only one of her perpetrators has so far been prosecuted and convicted. Others walk the streets freely, pointing to the UK's inept judicial system that fails to protect women, young girls and children. Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To cont...

World News On Abuse 31.03.2022

This episode is mainly about abusive issues from various countries. It ranges from Domestic violence, rape, femicide and child abuse. The various news sources were : Guardian newspapers, CNN, Reuters and Fox News etc. Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comments on the subject title. Follow RASA Podcast on Social Media ; Insta...

Institutionalised Abuse: Child Q, Academy Schools & The Met Police 24.03.2022

In this thought provoking episode, Grace discusses the issues relating to institutional abuse spanning years; of a damaging culture where abuse has been ignored, overlooked or covered up to protect the reputation of the institution. It is often committed by a group of people using their position of power to abuse those who are vulnerable and rely on their care. Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gma...

Boss Up DAA (Domestic Abuse Alliance) 23.12.2021

In this episode Rosie Watson, the external operations manager at Domestic Abuse Alliance (DAA) discussed with Grace, their roles and operations in various parts of the UK. She further elaborated on the 3 services provided by the organisation as well as other collaborations with diverse organisations to end violence against women and girls. Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - To contribute...

Interview With The Life Liberator 09.12.2021

Relationships are hardly plain-sailing and have their uncertainties -arguments, hurtful and selfish outbursts occasionally occurs. An abuse can exhibit itself in the way, you're spoken to, treated and expectations placed on you. Abusive behaviour is often persistent and relentless. In today's episode, Grace converses and takes a closer look at abusive relationships with Ruth. Listen by clicking 'P...

Introductory Trailer 01.11.2021

RASA is designed to encourage, educate, empower, enthuse and enable. It is a journey the listeners and host take together to proffer solidarity, empathy, understanding and recommendations, for extremely challenging situations. Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse (RASA) is a show discussing societal and cultural issues associated with abuse. The impact on lives and how the tools of healing, forgiveness a...

RASA 000: Introducing Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse Podcast 27.10.2021

RASA is designed to encourage, educate, empower, enthuse and enable. It is a journey the listeners and host take together to proffer solidarity, empathy, understanding and recommendations, for extremely challenging situations. Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse (RASA) is a show discussing societal and cultural issues associated with abuse. The impact on lives and how the tools of healing, forgiveness a...

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