“Speaking of Violence” with Leyla Hussein
Description
This week we were joined by psychotherapist and activist Leyla Hussein. In the session we explored how reporters and researchers can make survivors of sexual violence feel safe, supported and heard, and at the same time ensure they make an impact with their work.
TW: The talk contains extensive discussion of sexual violence particularly FGM.
This talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on Thursday the 14th of August 2025. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.
Recorded live in the Bellingcat Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/bellingcat
Links discussed:
You can learn more about leyla's work here https://www.leylahussein.co.uk/
The Cruel Cut Channel 4 Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y053Qlgb9fU0ykM-BggXpfkmj
One month old FGM case: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6200g5d4jlo
The Girl Generation: https://thegirlgeneration.org/
Eliza's talk: https://rss.com/podcasts/bellingcatstagetalk/2041897/#about
Alexa's talk: https://rss.com/podcasts/bellingcatstagetalk/1908244/
Our Discord Server channels that were mentioned:
#gender-based-violence-misogny : https://discord.com/channels/709752884257882135/1118448280435687506
#bellingcook : https://discord.com/channels/709752884257882135/1018196475932590090
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