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In this edition: how Belgium is leading the way in treating survivors of sexual violence by offering a one-stop centre which provides them with access to medical, psychological and police support. Also, as South Korea is wrestling with a fertility cr... more

While millions follow the World Cup, studies reveal a noticeable uptick in domestic abuse causing women’s rights activists to raise the flag. Annette Young also talks to FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes, who's covering the World Cup, about the issues women j... more

How a French government inquiry has uncovered systemic judicial failures in investigating a man who's now accused of the murder of an 11-year-old schoolgirl. Her death has prompted mass protests nationwide. Also pregnant women in India are now entitl... more

As we mark 100 years since her birth, the enduring legacy of Marilyn Monroe means she still shapes ideas of what makes an ideal woman. Annette Young talks to Professor Amanda Konkle, a film specialist, as to why this is the case. Also the ongoing imp... more

Not a day goes past without headlines revealing the far-reaching global impact of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. In a special edition, we examine what lessons can be learned from the Epstein files and other similar scenarios; what they reveal about power,... more

In a special edition, we examine how climate change is affecting the lives of women as rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather events continue to impact communities worldwide. This as the world is also facing a warming El Nino climate pa... more

A UK judge's decision in late May to spare three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls from prison sentences has sparked outrage. The UK attorney general has referred the judgment to the Court of Appeal. Also studies reveal that nearly two-third... more

Nearly a decade has passed since allegations against Harvey Weinstein first emerged in the US, sparking the global #MeToo movement. Now, Australian actor Cate Blanchett says the movement has been killed off in Hollywood. So as the Cannes Film Festiva... more

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Selina Sykes
FRANCE 24 journalist reporting from Boston
FRANCE 24
Episode: The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence
Kara D'Souza
DJ in Karachi, Pakistan
Independent DJ/Music scene
Episode: The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence
Sara Ijaz
Actress and DJ in Pakistan
Entertainment industry
Episode: The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence
Peter O'Brien
Reporter who covers the World Cup for the segment
News reporting
Episode: The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence
Harleen Kaur
34-year-old resident of India featured in the maternity leave segment
Individual interviewee
Episode: France shaken by schoolgirl's murder
Priya Kapoor
Human resources manager at a tech consulting company
Tech industry
Episode: France shaken by schoolgirl's murder
Amanda Konkle
Film study specialist, author of Some Kind of Mirror
Georgia Southern University
Episode: Why does Marilyn Monroe still define the 'Ideal Woman'?
Theresa Holman
Epstein and Maxwell's survivor and advocate for survivors
Survivor advocacy organizations
Episode: What lessons can we learn from the Epstein files?
Carrie Otis
American actor and model, survivor and board member for the Model Alliance
Model Alliance
Episode: What lessons can we learn from the Epstein files?

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Annette Young
Host and journalist associated with The 51% program; affiliations include France 24/FRANCE24.

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What lessons can we learn from the Epstein files?
Q: For those who might not be aware of your own story, what was your experience with Jeffrey Epstein and Gillian Maxwell?
Theresa Holman recounts being groomed and assaulted, highlighting how manipulation and power dynamics preceded the abuse, and she emphasizes the long-lasting impact and the need for survivor-centered accountability.
Lenient ruling in UK rape case sparks nationwide outcry
Q: How does hormone replacement therapy influence mental health outcomes for menopausal women, and what does your data suggest about treatment approaches?
Data indicates that combining hormones, including testosterone in some cases, can improve depression and anxiety scores, but treatment must be individualized and approached with careful clinical oversight to address risks and broader health factors.
Lenient ruling in UK rape case sparks nationwide outcry
Q: What do you think are the key factors behind the mental health crisis among women over 50, based on your research?
Her analysis points to a combination of hormonal changes, menopause symptoms, insufficient medical education about female health, and broader societal stresses, all of which compound to affect mental health and access to care.
Feeling the heat: Women and climate change
Q: What changes do you think are necessary in feminism to address environmental crises effectively?
Feminism must move beyond individual empowerment and embrace a systemic, ecofeminist approach that centers care, equity, and collective action to rebuild social and environmental systems.
Feeling the heat: Women and climate change
Q: Natasha, can you explain how climate change and gender inequality are connected?
The connection is intrinsic: climate breakdown worsens existing inequalities, with women bearing disproportionate burdens in health, safety, and economic resilience, which makes feminist and environmental justice efforts inseparable.

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A weekly program focused on women's rights, leadership, and social change, with in-depth reporting and expert commentary on gender equality, policy impacts, and cultural shifts. Recent episodes mix investigative reporting on online harassment, birth-rate policies, and exploitation networks with profile-style analyses of leadership milestones and feminist history. Notable strengths include field reporting from diverse regions, survivor perspectives, and data-driven context from researchers and NGO leaders, offering listeners practical insights into how policy, media, and civil society intersect to advance women's rights. The show often features high-profile guests and subject-matter experts who illuminate systemic barriers and emerging solut... more

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