• Common Ground with Nimco Ali

  • By: Global
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Common Ground with Nimco Ali

By: Global
  • Summary

  • Nimco Ali is a leading campaigner, activist and writer, as well as an independent government advisor on tackling violence against women and girls. Each week Nimco will speak to commentators, celebrities and politicians as they aim to find common ground on the issues that matter to them both. Nimco is also CEO and founder of The Five Foundation, the global partnership to end female genital mutilation (FGM). In 2010, she co-founded Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organisation which works to protect girls and young women who are at risk from FGM. Follow Nimco on Twitter: @NimkoAli
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Episodes
  • 9. Tinie Tempah
    Dec 30 2021
    In this episode Nimco speaks to rapper and artist Tinie Tempah. They discuss relationships and what their culture means for future generations. They also discuss their inclusion in the African community both in the UK and on the African continent. Tinie looks at how development in Africa continues to grow and how that helps him navigate his own identity.
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    55 mins
  • 8. Stacey Plaskett
    Nov 15 2021
    Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett joins Nimco this week as they discuss how diverse politics is on both side of the pond and what changes need to be made. Throughout the conversation they discuss what outcomes are needed from COP 26. They discuss how growth of countries like the UK and US will help to build standards and reputations amongst others.
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    40 mins
  • 7. Shazia Mirza
    Nov 9 2021
    Comedian Shazia Mirza joins Nimco to discuss her new stand-up show Coconut. In this episode Nimco explores what it was like for Shazia growing up in Birmingham. They talk about identity, how her parents reacted when she said she was a comedian and why comedy is the backbone of Britain, not a platform to offend.
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    41 mins

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