WDI Podcast

RFP - 'The Japanese Comfort Women and Sexual Slavery during the China and Pacific Wars' (War, Culture and Society) by Caroline Norma, discussed by Caroline Norma and Sheila Jeffreys. A live webinar recorded on 5th July 2026 at 10am UK time. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory a...

This week’s speakers:Maria Elena Abarca - News from Chile (Spanish)Jo Brew - preview of WDI conference, and does WDI support the left or the right? News from:Kerri Bruss - WDI USA Sally Wainwright - WDI Scotland Jenny Webster - WDI Australia WDI Conference tickets and info: https://womensdeclarationinternational.telltix.com/events/womensdeclarationinternational/1805622♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Enjoying our webinar...

RFP - 'Zest for life - Lesbians' Experience of Menopause' by Jennifer Kelly discussed by Sheila Jeffreys, Renate Klein and Jennifer Kelly. A live webinar recorded on 28th June 2026 at 10am UK time. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Attendance of our live web...

This week’s speakers:Jill Ovens - NZWhat is a Woman Bill and the submission process? Róisín Michaux - Belgium/IrelandGetting Fired by the EU Commission ♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Enjoying our webinars? If you are a position to make a one-off or recurring donation to support our work, you can find out how to do so (and see our financial reports) at https://www.womensdeclaration.com/en/donate/ - thank-you!♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Wo...

Man Made Language by Dale Spender discussed by Dorothea Annison, 21 June 2026 

This week’s speakers: Tatyana Sukhareva - RUssia Can we set up a TERF Fund? (In Russian with English slides and interpretation) Nina Tryggvason - Canada Why I joined WDI and news from Gender Dissent - Links from the talk 1) the labour canada hearing ruling https://www.canada.ca/en/occupational-health-and-safety-tribunal-canada/programs/decisions/2012/ohstc-2012-010.html 2) the blog post with GG Pa...

RFP - 'Woman Hating' by Andrea Dworkin, discussed by Elizabeth Miller.  A live webinar on 14th June 2026 at 10am UK time. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Attendance of our live webinars is women-only, register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP

This week’s speakers:Spider redgold - AustraliaWhy I Signed the Declaration on Women's Sex-Based RightsBio: "Spider Redgold is flamboyant, annoying, amusing, reliable and competent with occasional flashes of brilliance. She is a lifelong activist in the Women’s Liberation Movement and has been a warrior for peace, healer, teacher, playwright, IT nerd, Goodwitch of Oz on JJJ radio Choosing...

RFP - Suffragette Violence (against images and paintings etc.) discussed by Helen Pringle. A live webinar recorded on 7th June 2026 at 10am UK time. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Attendance of our live webinars is women-only, register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP

This week’s speakers: I Wish I was a Lesbian - Book Launch Hosted by the Editor of the book - Angela Wild Visit: linktr.ee/iwishiwasalesbian https://www.spinifexpress.com.au/shop/p/9781922964304 Contributors 1) Angela Wild 2) Susan Hawthorne - Australia 3. Renate Klein - Australia 4. Tabata Spinster - Mexico 5. Lauren Levey - US 6. Margherita Rubin - Russia 7. Cris Walker - Spain 8. Alima - Russia...

RFP - "Choice" feminism vs. agency by Lauren Levey, discussed by Lauren Levey. A live webinar recorded on 31st May 2026 at 10am UK time. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Attendance of our live webinars is women-only, register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP

This week’s speakers:Voices of Afghan Women and Girls - Moderated by the Women’s Rights NetworkWe will then hear from two Afghan women who won scholarships to study in the UK and were able to leave Afghanistan last year. More info on how to support: https://www.womensrights.network/afghanistanTatiana Sukareva - RussiaIn an Effort to Save Its Population, Russia Is Normalising Pedophilia♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Enj...

RFP - 'Quintessence' by Mary Daly, discussed by Katerina Dakoura. A live webinar recorded on 24th May 2026. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Attendance of our live webinars is women-only, register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP

This week’s speakers: Marie Hurabiell - USA Democrat running for Nancy Pelosi's Congressional seat in San Francisco who supports single sex spaces for women - interview with Kara Dansky Joni Zander and Melinda Mann - USA Rad Fem Summer Camp Chrystal Brim - Centering Women NOW The link to Google Form to Sign Up for the Listen to Lesbians NOW Caucus is HERE: https://forms.gle/XHuudiJcG5vArwB49 ...

RFP - 'Living with Men: Reflections on the Pelicot Trial' by Manon Garcia, discussed by Karla Mantilla. A live webinar recorded on 17th May 2026 at 10am UK time. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Attendance of our live webinars is women-only, register at https:/...

This week’s speakers:Sheila Jeffreys - UK/AustraliaOur Gay Brothers? Bio: Radical lesbian feminist author and activistSue England - Germany/UKEpstein..the echoing silence. Bio: Sue England is a British lawyer, based Germany. She specializes in human rights law, and gives regular seminars, Human Rights law for non-lawyers. She has also focused on demographics, essentially how birth and death rates...

RFP - 'Pure Lust' by Mary Daly, with passages read by Tamarack Verrall and Jo Brew. A live webinar recorded on 10th May 2026 at 10am UK time. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Attendance of our live webinars is women-only, register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP

This week's speaker:Taina Bien-Aimé - Trafficking and other forms of violence faced by women.♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Enjoying our webinars? If you are a position to make a one-off or recurring donation to support our work, you can find out how to do so (and see our financial reports) at https://www.womensdeclaration.com/en/donate/ - thank-you!♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Women's Declaration International (#WDI) Feminist Que...

RFP - "Radical Reckonings' (part 2) by Renate Klein, discussed by Renate Klein and Sheila Jeffreys. A live webinar recorded on 3rd May 2026 at 10am UK time. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Attendance of our live webinars is women-only, register at https://bit...

This week’s speakersSheila Jeffreys - UK/AustraliaTopic: Pornography and Violence in SchoolsTatyana Sukhareva - Georgia/RussiaTopic: Proposals regarding General Recommendation No. 41 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on the elimination of gender stereotypes and the unequal power relations that perpetuate themBio: I am a radical feminist and human rights ac...

RFP - ‘Unmaking War, Remaking Men: How Empathy Can Reshape Our Politics, Our Soldiers and Ourselves’ by Kathleen Barry, discussed by Susan Hawthorne. A live webinar recorded on 26th April 2026 at 10am UK time. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Attendance of our live web...

This week’s speakersCristina - Spain - New "Trans" Healthcare Guidelines in Basque CountryJo Brew interacting with participants of the LGB Alliance conference 2026♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Enjoying our webinars? If you are a position to make a one-off or recurring donation to support our work, you can find out how to do so (and see our financial reports) at https://www.womensdeclaration.com/en/donate/ -...

RFP - The Impact of Sheila Jeffreys' Early Books (1985-1990), discussed by Sheila Jeffreys. A live webinar recorded on 19th April 2026 at 10am UK time. This audio features Sheila's appearance on the RTÉ programme 'Kenny Live' recorded on 10th March 1990 (video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNOF8z6O5i0 courtesy of @kathychambers2992) On Sundays (10am UK time), our web...

This week’s panelistsAudra Doody - Safe Exit Initiative, BostonBio: Audra Doody is Co-Executive Director of Safe Exit Initiative in Worcester, MA. Audra is a recognized expert in the community, using her own lived experience to collaborate with law enforcement, community partners, and the court system to ensure survivors have access to safety and support with unconditional positive regard. Audra’s...

This week’s speakers:Tonje Gjevjon and Alison Ellis - Kindred in Chaos - Lesbians in the Age of Gender Identity - Book launchNews from WDI Colombia, Russia, USA and New Zealand♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Enjoying our webinars? If you are a position to make a one-off or recurring donation to support our work, you can find out how to do so (and see our financial reports) at https://www.womensdeclaration.com/en/donate/...