Data Feminism Network Podcast

DFN Book Club - Race After Technology

In this episode, the DFN team discusses Race After Technology by Ruha Benjamin. We unpack examples where technology and automation yields unfair, inequitable outcomes. 

DFN Book Club - Braiding Sweetgrass

In this episode, Ali and Simran discuss Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. We unpack a different type of book than in previous episodes, discussing the intersect

DFN Book Club - Invisible Women

In this episode, Mycala and Elettra discuss Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. We unpack examples where algorithms yield unfair, inequitable results, from snow plo

DFN Book Club - Weapons of Math Destruction

Welcome back to season two of the Data Feminism Network podcast. This season, we will be sharing some of our favourite data feminism books with you, to give you a foundat

Leveraging Data for Girls’ Education in Emergencies with Nadia Ahidjo (Equal Measures 2030)

We are joined by Nadia Ahidjo, Programme Manager For Girls' Education in Emergencies at Equal Measures 2030. Nadia has over 13 years’ experience supporting women’s rights

Gender Data Projects - Collecting, Analyzing and Taking Action with Tara Cookson (UBC/Ladysmith)

We are joined by Tara Cookson, Canada Research Chair and Assistant Professor of Gender, Development and Global Public Policy at the University of British Columbia and the

Feminism Needs Men and Men Need Feminism with Dr. Michael Flood (Queensland University of Technology)

We are joined by internationally recognized researcher on men, masculinities, and violence prevention, Dr. Michael Flood. Dr. Flood has made a significant contribution to

Data for Inclusion with Silvana Fumega (Latin American Initiative for Open Data)

We are joined by the wonderful Silvana Fumega, Research and Policy Lead of the Latin American Initiative for Open Data (ILDA). At ILDA, Silvana works to promote data publ

Data Fails with Ali Dunn and Jade Greer (Data Feminism Network)

We are joined by DFN's very own Jade Greer, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Data Feminism Network. In this episode, Jade and Ali discuss a range of annoying, infuri

Redefining How Poverty is Measured with Joanna Lindner-Pradela (Equality Insights)

We are joined by Joanna Lindner-Pradela, Director of Knowledge Translation and Equality Insights at the International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA). Joanna oversees I

The Importance and Power of Data-Driven Feminist Movements with Amanda Austin (Equal Measures 2030)

We are joined by the brilliant Amanda Austin, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Equal Measures 2030. Amanda manages global, regional, and national-level advocacy and policy

Data Feminism with Lauren F. Klein (Co-Author)

We are joined by co-author of Data Feminism Lauren F. Klein. Data Feminism presents a new way of thinking about data science and ethics - one that is informed by intersec

Big Data and Gender in the Age of COVID-19 (UC San Diego)

We are joined by Anita Raj, Mallika Dehingia, and Arnab Dey from the Center on Gender Equity and Health at UC San Diego. In this episode, we discuss the trio's series of

Claiming Women’s Space in STEM with Nobukhosi Dlamini (GIFT Foundation/Bahati Tech)

We are joined by the fantastic Nobukhosi Dlamini. Nobukhosi is the founder of Bahati Tech, a data protection and cybersecurity company, as well as the founder of the Girl

Data Feminism Book Club Recap

In this episode, Ali and Jade reflect on DFN's three-part Data Feminism Book Club Series, hosted in collaboration with Toronto Womxn in Data Science. This episode serves

Data Feminism 101 with Naomi Nyamweya (Malala Fund)

We are joined by the wonderful Naomi Nyamweya. Naomi is the Research Officer for Malala Fund where she conducts data-driven research and policy analysis to support Malala

Gender Data 101 with Neeraja Penumetcha (Data2x)

We are joined by Neeraja Penumetcha. Neeraja is the Senior Manager of Programs and Operations at Data2X. Data2x is housed by the United Nations and dedicated to improving

The Story of Us - Building the DFN Community

In this episode, our Founder, Ali Dunn, and Director of Strategic Initiatives, Jade Greer, share the story behind the founding of Data Feminism Network. From inception to

TRAILER: What is Data Feminism Network?

Welcome to the Data Feminism Network. We are a community-hub for individuals who are passionate about leveraging data for gender equality, and for those who are keen to l