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The Phulkaari

Sikh Women's Aid

Sikh Women’s Aid has noticed the need for women-led discussion spaces that tackle the root causes of all toxic behaviour that exists in our community and wider society. So this podcast is a place for honest, frank no-nonsense discussion around the root causes of abuse and violence that swathes of Sikh Panjabi women and children are subjected to, this includes some men too. We wish to recreate the environment of honest discourse and collective healing amongst Sikh Panjabi women and children. We named our podcast after reading about the cultural heritage of the Phulkaari and its role in the celebration of girls.The name Phulkaari is a silent tribute to our beautiful mothers and their traditions to place honour and value on their daughters. It is time for Sikh Panjabi women and girls to take back control of discussions and strategies that impact our lives and lived experiences. Join us every second Wednesday at 7 pm, no topic of discussion is off the table. 💜🙏🏽

E4: The Media & Victim Blaming

For this episode, The Sikh Women's Aid team discuss the role of the media using victims blaming narratives when reporting on domestic homicides. The Panel is joined by RP Makeup Creator Ravita Pannu. Ravita was appointed as the first ambassador for Sikh Women's Aid in 2022. We discuss the media reporting of high-profile murder cases in the media at the time of recording. Full stories can be found at:- These were the news reports and stories that inspired this episode 1. Epsom College headteacher and husband had marriage counselling before 'murder-suicidehttps://www.lbc.co.uk/news/epsom-college-headteacher-husband-marriage-counselling-murder-suicide/ - 2. Police to face questions over Nicola Bulley disclosureshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-646759963. Sarah Everard: How Wayne Couzens planned her murderhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-587461084: Surjit Atwal's murderer and mother-in-law set to be freed from Jail. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10875247/Grandmother-arranged-daughter-law-lured-India-murdered-set-FREED.html

Jun 7, 2023

25 min

E3: The Bollywood Effect

This week our panel is talking all things Bollywood/Panjabi films. For better or worse The Bollywood/Panjabi Film industry shaped the beliefs and values of a generation of Indians, especially those born in the West but had strong ties to the Indian subcontinent. This week we discuss the impact of Bollywood's past, present and future direction and its impact on diaspora South Asians.

Feb 21, 2023

30 min

E2: The Womb to the Grave - The Womb

In our second episode of The Phulkaari, the team at Sikh Women's Aid explore the whole life journey of Sikh Panjabi women and girl who experience abuse. We explore The Womb aspect in detail and explore female infanticide and abuse in relation to the birth of a daughter and how these harmful practices are incompatible with the high values of Sikh and Panjabi culture. This is a fascinating discussion not to be missed!

Feb 8, 2023

30 min

E1: An Introduction

An Introduction gives listeners insights into Sikh Women's Aid and the aim of this podcast. You can find out about the journey to launch Sikh Women's Aid and why it is so important to have specialist, female led qualified support staff to help victims and survivors of Domestic and sexual abuse.

Jan 25, 2023

28 min