Ep 45. Adwoa speaks to activist, campaigner and founder of Glitch, Seyi Akiwowo about the dangers of online abuse and the effect of the current political climate on digital spaces and our mental health.

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Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Mental Health

4.8 • 583 Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2020

⏱️ 59 minutes

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As protests calling for racial justice sweep the globe, people are becoming increasingly aware of the ongoing impact racism has on the mental health of Black communities. However, less attention has been devoted to understanding how this abuse manifests and is exacerbated in online spaces. My guest this week, Seyi Akiwowo, is the founder of Glitch UK, a charity that aims to end online abuse. In this episode, we discuss how online abuse impacts vulnerable populations, the lack of acc...

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0:00.0	Girls Talk.
0:06.8	You're listening to the Girls Talk podcast, hosted by me, Adjoa-Boha and powered by our friends at Nike.
0:13.9	This is where girls come together to talk, share, listen and take control.
0:19.0	So listen to us every week for your source of fierce chat.
0:22.7	And don't forget to subscribe.
0:27.7	Hi guys.
0:33.3	Today we have the wonderful Shay Aki Wawa,
0:36.6	founder and executive director of Glitch,
0:39.1	a charity dedicated to ending online abuse and championing digital citizenship.
0:46.4	Glitch was founded shortly after, say, then-politician, faced horrendous online abuse and violence.
0:54.6	She is Amnesty International's Human Rights Defender,
0:58.5	the 2019 digital leader of the year,
1:01.4	and Mary Claire Future Shaper.
1:03.8	In today's episode, we will be discussing
1:05.8	online gender-based violence,
1:08.4	digital citizenship,
1:10.2	and the effect of the current social and political
1:13.0	climate on digital spaces. Say, welcome to the Girls' Talk podcast.
1:18.3	No, thanks for having me. Let's start off with Glitch. So Glitch is such an amazing organisation
1:26.7	and a much needed platform.
1:29.3	What led you to start up your non-profit organisation?
1:34.2	So Glitch is now a registered charity.
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