Damien Mander

Episode 82: en(gender)ed Reflections on culture and gender roles

January 2, 2020 Domestic Violence, en(gender)ed Reflections, Feminism, Gender-Based Violence, Podcasts, Survivor Stories

In this “Reflections” episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on culture and gender roles:  Episode 78: TatĂ© Walker on using storytelling and art to create social change around Indigenous rights, Episode 79: Bimla Vishwapremi, a feminist activist, on women’s rights in India, and Episode 81: #SurvivorStories Series with Aneri Shah–on gender roles and how…

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Episode 64: en(gender)ed Reflections on gender and international feminism

August 22, 2019 Domestic Violence, en(gender)ed Reflections, Environmental Justice, Feminism, Gender (Justice), Gender-Based Violence, Media and Culture, Men and Masculinity, Podcasts, Policy, Sexism and Misogyny

In this “Reflections” episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on the gender and international feminism – Episode 53: Seth Shelden on his work for Nobel Peace Prize winner ICAN and disarmament, Episode 54: Damien Mander on the Akashinga or “the Brave Ones”–an all female anti-poaching unit, and Episode 55: Leta Hong Fincher on Chinese…

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Episode 54: Damien Mander on the Akashinga or “the Brave Ones”–an all female anti-poaching unit

June 13, 2019 Environmental Justice, Feminism, Gender (Justice), Gender-Based Violence, Men and Masculinity, Podcasts, Prevention, Rape and Sexual Assault

Our guest today is Damien Mander, an anti-poaching activist and founder of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF), a direct action law enforcement organization bringing military solutions to conservation.  As a former Australian Royal Navy Clearance Diver and Special Operations military sniper, Damien advocated the use of military equipment and tactics for the purpose of protecting…

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