Capitalism is Femicidal: Women Resisters Speak Out

Capitalism is Femicidal: Women Resisters Speak Out

From Women on the Line by Cleis Hart, Kannagi Bhatt, Phuong Tran, Xen Nhà & Scheherazade Bloul.

April 12, 2026

About this episode

The episode features speeches from women resisting capitalism and discussing its impact on their lives.

This week on the program we hear excerpts from “Capitalism is Femicidal: Women resisters speak out” held by Radical Women at Thorne Harbour Health in narrm Melbourne on Sunday 15 March to honour International Women’s Day.We’ll hear parts of speeches by:Natalie Feliks, co-founder of Trans Action NetworkKelly Flanagan, Wiradjuri woman, survivor of family violence, intergenerational trauma and member of FIGJAM (Formerly Incarcerated Girls Justice Advocates Melbourne)Rathy Barthlote, organiser of the 100-day refugee encampment outside Home Affairs and co-founder of Refugee Women Action for Visa EqualityMaudie Osborne, Community and Public Sector Unionist, anti-fascist organiser and Radical Women memberListeners should be aware that this program contains discussion of police violence and sexual violence within the prison system.If Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander listeners would like someone to talk to they can contact 13 YARN on 13 92 76, and anyone in need of support can call the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.Thank you to 3CR's Marion Cincotta for recording the speeches heard on today's program.

People in this episode

Guests: Natalie Feliks, Kelly Flanagan, Rathy Barthlote, Maudie Osborne

Topics covered

  • capitalism
  • feminism
  • women's rights
  • resistance
  • violence
  • community organizing

Keywords

  • capitalism
  • femicidal
  • women resisters
  • police violence
  • sexual violence
  • International Women’s Day

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Radical Women, Thorne Harbour Health, FIGJAM, Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality, Community and Public Sector Union, 3CR

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