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Right to Equality
Right to Equality with Charlotte Proudman, leading feminist, barrister and academic. Together, we discuss pressing issues about cutting-edge feminist politics and our fight for equality. Nothing is off the table, we are here to have difficult conversations. Right to Equality is a space for curiosity, empowerment, education and laughter. Guest speakers range from campaigners, journalists, lawyers, politicians, psychologists, survivors and activists working to achieve equality and freedom for all. It takes a movement to push boundaries, challenge the status quo and change the world, let’s start here.
Episodes
36 episodes
Special Episode: Take the Stand & Open Justice for All—The Power of Being Heard
Lucy sits down with Charlotte and Juliana to talk about their podcast and critical work in the fight for survivor justice. Charlotte explains how survivors are routinely charged thousands of pounds to obtain their own court transcripts—a deeply...
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Bringing [Dis]ability to the Bar with Konstantina Nouka
In this episode, Lucy Hayton is joined by Konstantina Nouka, a pupil barrister at Nexus Chambers and the Chair and Founder of Bringing [Dis]ability to the Bar—an organisation led by and for disabled aspiring barristers. Through educati...
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30:21
Special Episode: Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors in Family Court
In this episode, Lucy Hayton is joined by Amy Finnimore, a domestic abuse advocate, and Cathryn Blyth from Voices Charity in Bath. Together, they share the story behind the creation of a groundbreaking Domestic Abuse Advisory Board, develope...
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26:35
Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Safe Accommodation with Lisa Hilder
In episode 8 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses providing safe accommodation for women with Lisa Hilder MBE, the founder, treasurer and current Trustee of Preston Road Women’s Centre an...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:07
Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Holistic Services and International Perspectives with Yasmin Rehman
In episode 7 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses offering holistic services to victims of gender-based violence with Yasmin Rehman, the CEO at Juno Women’s Aid in Nottingham. Yasmin has wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:54
Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Lived Experience with Lisa Ward
In episode 6 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses lived experience with Lisa Ward, the Lived Experience Involvement Consultant to the Violence, Abuse and Mental Health Network based at King’s C...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:19
Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Intersectionality with Benaifer Bhandari
In episode 5 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses intersectional feminism with Benaifer Bhandari. She is the CEO at the Hopscotch Women’s Centre, which provides support services for Asian women...
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33:56
Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Public Sexual Harassment with Dr Fiona Vera-Gray
In episode 4 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses sexual offences with Dr Fiona Vera-Gray from the Child and Women Abuse Studies Unit at London Metropolitan University. Fiona is an internationa...
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37:17
Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Women in Refuge with Angie Herrera
In episode 3 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses the complexities of supporting migrant and minoritised women with Angie Herrera from Latin American Women Aid. LAWA is the only organisation th...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:55
Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Child Sexual Abuse with Luci Coffey
In episode 2 of "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," Lucy Hayton discusses failures in family law with Luci Coffey from We Stand, an organisation that supports families affected by child sexual abuse. Luci has worked i...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:46
Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector: Legal Reform with Nogah Ofer
In episode 1 of a new mini-series "Spotlight on the Violence Against Women and Girls Sector," our host Lucy Hayton discusses advocating for victims with Nogah Ofer from the Centre for Women's Justice. Nogah has been a solicitor for 25 years ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:03
Addressing Sexism and Bullying in the Legal Profession with Stephanie Hayward
This week, Stephanie Hayward joined us to discuss the address of sexism within the legal profession and her work combatting bullying within the Bar, per the BSB guidance. In addition to her work in the legal profession, she's the leader o...
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33:07
'The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy' with Maya Oppenheim
We're excited to be joined by Maya Oppenheim, the only Women’s Correspondent at a UK news outlet. She's amplified women’s rights, often covering sexual and domestic violence, abortion, the criminal justice system, women’s health, polic...
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31:54
Childcare and Feminist Activism with Mandu Reid
This week, we had the privilege of speaking with Mandu Reid, the leader of the Women’s Equality Party! Our discussion covered the need for universal childcare, the often-gendered nature of childcare, and the role childcare can play in family la...
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31:27
A Discussion on Misogyny and 'Himpathy' with Dr Kate Manne
In this episode, Dr Charlotte Proudman discusses misogyny and 'himpathy' with noted feminist academic Dr Kate Manne! She is the author of three books: Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny, Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women, and coming soon, ...
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27:56
Feminist Activism & Gender Literacy with Gina Martin
In this episode, Dr. Charlotte Proudman discusses feminist activism with activist and writer Gina Martin! Gina has advocated for gender equality and creating positive change and joined us to share her experiences and insights. Today's ...
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38:55
Unveiling the Enclosure of Care: With Sarah Stein Lubrano
On our most recent Right to Equality podcast episode, our host Charlotte Proudman is joined Sarah Stein Lubrano from Oxford to explore "Unveiling the Enclosure of Care." The talk covers confined care, its link to patriarchy, family creation by ...
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31:17
KILLJOY FEMINISM: Are You Ready to Embrace Your Inner Killjoy?
In this episode, Charlotte is joined with Sara Ahmed to discuss Sara's new book, The Feminist Killjoy Handbook. Together, they discuss how activists become "killjoys" in order to build a more just world. Through this process, they can ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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22:38
Tackling FGM, misogyny, racism and white supremacy: A Conversation with Dr Leyla Hussein
Join Charlotte on this episode of Right to Equality as she engages in a thought-provoking discussion with award winning Dr Leyla Hussein. A renowned psychotherapist, lecturer, and advocate for women’s rights, Dr Hussein shares her insights on t...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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33:56
International Women's Day 2023: With Patsy Stevenson
Join Charlotte and Patsy on IWD as they reflect on the past two years of feminism and women's safety in the UK. In a dynamic conversation, they delve into misogyny in the police force, intersectional feminism and the media. From examining the e...
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29:38
Discrimination in Life and Law: With Ann Olivarius KC OBE
Joining Charlotte on the show today is the fantastic international feminist attorney delivering justice for those who need it, Dr Ann Olivarius KC (Hon) OBE. Ann is Chair of the Executive Committee of McAllister Olivarius, an international law ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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36:26
MISOGYNY IN THE MEDIA: With Natasha Devon
Charlotte is joined by writer, presenter & activist Natasha Devon MBE. Together they discuss women in the media and how they are portrayed. They reflect on the rise of Andrew Tate and incel voices. Join their honest and open discussion on w...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:56
LAW AND ACTIVISM: Can lawyers be activists? with Jolyon Maugham
In this episode, Charlotte is joined by her good friend and founder of Good Law Project, Jolyon Maugham. Together they discuss Jo’s new book, Bringing Down Goliath – How Good Law Can Topple the Powerful; the discrimination of women under the la...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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44:52
TOXIC MASCULINITY: Challenging norms with David Challen
In this very special episode, Charlotte is joined by domestic abuse campaigner, and writer, David Challen. Together, they talk about misogyny in our society with the rise of men such as Andrew Tate, the prevalence of male violence against women...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:55
DOMESTIC ABUSE & THE FAMILY COURTS: With Dr Adrienne Barnett
Joining Dr Proudman on the show today is the brilliant Dr Adrienne Barnett. Dr Barnett is a Reader in Law at Brunel University, London and practised as a Family Law barrister in London for over 25 years. Her specialist area of research is do...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:32