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Shakti Voices

Shakti Voices

By: Shakti Woman’s Refuge Trust
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 Empowering women, raising awareness, and advocating for domestic and family violence intervention, prevention, and support with Shakti Woman’s Refuge Trust.(C)Otago Access Radio Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 9 - Women’s Health Meets Community Justice

    9 - Women’s Health Meets Community Justice
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode, host Ilish speaks with Dr. Shanthi Selvakumar, Chair of Shakti, about her two decades supporting migrant women in Aotearoa. She reflects on her early beginnings in women’s health education, powerful stories of survival, and Shakti’s growth despite funding challenges. Dr. Selvakumar also discusses recent organisational changes, advocacy wins, and the ongoing work to empower women across New Zealand.
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    26 mins
  • 8 - Celebrating 30 Years of Shakti

    8 - Celebrating 30 Years of Shakti
    Nov 5 2025
    Recorded live at Parliament in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on 22 October, this episode celebrates 30 years of Shakti — an organisation led by ethnic women for ethnic women, dedicated to ending family violence and empowering communities across Aotearoa. Hosted by journalist Melissa Chan-Green, it features kōrero from Amokura Panoho, Hon. Phil Twyford, Dr. Shanti Savakumar and founder Farida Sultana, honouring Shakti’s journey, its fight for justice, and the strength of women who built a movement for change.
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    27 mins
  • 7 - Thirty Years of Shakti with Farida Sultana

    7 - Thirty Years of Shakti with Farida Sultana
    Oct 1 2025
    This month, Shakti turns 30 — marking three decades of advocacy, resilience, and community-led change. Ilish speaks with founding member Farida Sultana, who shares her journey from survivor to change-maker. She reflects on Shakti’s grassroots beginnings in New Zealand, the cultural and systemic barriers faced, and the need for culturally responsive support. Farida also speaks to the movement’s growth, lives saved, and its legacy now carried forward by former clients turned leaders.
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    24 mins
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