At Equal Footing, we believe that change happens when we dive into the real stories and real solutions that are driving gender equality forward.In this episode, we sit down with Lillian Mbuthi — a passionate advocate for women's rights, youth rights, and sexual reproductive health rights based in Nairobi, Kenya — to unpack two critical questions:👉🏾 What does true bodily autonomy and choice look like for women and girls across different contexts?👉🏾 And how do we create empowering conversations that actually shift narratives around sexual and reproductive health?📊 Here's the reality:
This is a representation of real barriers to agency, dignity, and fundamental human rights — and Lillian is one of many advocates working to dismantle them.💡 In this episode, we explore:1. Why sexual and reproductive health rights fundamentally come down to one thing: choice2. How intersectionality shapes different experiences for women across Kenya — and why context matters3. The power of creating safe spaces for difficult conversations about bodies, rights, and empowerment4. Why comprehensive sexuality education should start early and be accessible to all5. How grassroots mentorship creates lasting change6. What it means to "bet on yourself" and become your own biggest advocateThis episode challenges us to move beyond shame and judgment to create a world where every person can make empowered decisions about their body, health, and future.🟣 Equal Footing is a podcast by the Usawa Collective, spotlighting voices reimagining what gender equality looks like in practice.—💬 What insight stayed with you most? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Or contact us at usawacollective@gmail.com