The State We’re In - 15 August 2009: with Charles Taylor facing charges in The Hague of war crimes committed in Sierra Leone, we talk to a man who lived through the horrors of that war – and we follow him as he makes a journey to The Hague to see the man whose very voice still makes him shake with fear and outrage. Wendy Salisbury, 63, loves sex, and has no trouble finding eager, younger partners. Kenyan women withhold sex to break a political deadlock and a man with Down’s Syndrome explains why he thinks he should have sex. His mum agrees.
We're always searching for personal stories about human rights and how we treat each other. Do you have a story to share with us? If so click here
OR - You can visit our Facebook page where you can discuss the program and send in ideas.
Babah’s day in court
Charles Taylor is on trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, charged with committing war crimes in Sierra Leone. Babah Tarawally is from Sierra Leone, and now lives in the Netherlands. He saw the horrors of war firsthand, and remains traumatized by the experience. He’s avoided going to the trial out of fear of seeing Taylor in person. Until now. Babah goes to The Hague with host Jonathan Groubert to make what he calls his confrontation with history.
Listen to the story here
This week’s theme is “the right to sex”.
Sex and the senior
Wendy Salisbury is the author of Toyboy Diaries. She loves sex. And she’s not embarrassed to say so. She’s also 63 years old. “We’re no longer little old ladies with grey hair queuing for our pensions in the local post office,” she says. Wendy tells Jonathan why she’s blazing a new trail for her generation.
Listen to the story here
No sex please, we’re Kenyan
There’s been a political deadlock in Kenya since last year. To break it, some women organized a sex strike - to hit the men where it counts. Patricia Nyaundi was one of the organizers of the strike. She explains why she thinks it was a great idea.
Listen to the story here
Downs but not out
Otto Baxter is 22 years old and has Down’s Syndrome. He also wants to have sex. But that’s not so easy in a culture which marginalizes people with disabilities. He and his mother, Lucy, talk openly about why it’s his right to do what other people his age is doing.
Listen to the story here
Listen to the entire show:
Email this Radio Show
Printer-friendly version
So, what gives!? Are you a racist? Something wrong with women having sex with whoever they want? Answer up, please!
Post new comment
Please be reminded all comments must be in English, short and to the point - guideline 250 words. Abusive and inappropriate comments will be removed.