<![CDATA[Assita, Rebellious & Free]]> https://app.springcast.fm/podcast/assita-rebellious-free en Assita Kanko Assita Kanko assita.kanko@europarl.europa.eu episodic no https://app.springcast.fm/storage/artwork/1664/15409/1RPe3e9BB36ws3WLKm9QzvpWgkEdqOWmhPtNplme.jpg Conversations & stories by Flemish Member of European Parliament Assita Kanko.

Assita: 'I, as an EU politician, as a real Flemish but born in Burkina Faso, as a wife, mother, daughter and friend, talk to inspiring guests: politicians, scientists, writers etc. To speak with them about freedom and self-determination.

I have become totally European but my African past has made me a fighter and a human rights activist. An advocate of freedom. Because I personally experienced that freedom is not for free or taken for granted, but it is something we should cherish and protect with our hearts and souls.

Through my podcast, from the studios of the European Parliament, I hope to give an impulse to make the world a better and more just place with engaging guests and personal stories. I am very proud to share these encounters with you and hope that you too will be touched.

So that we together can make a difference."



]]> 29262 Assita Kanko in conversation with French philosopher and writer Pascal Bruckner about the impact of woke, reverse racism and cancel culture. Assita Kanko in conversation with French philosopher and writer Pascal Bruckner about the impact of woke, reverse racism and cancel culture. https://app.springcast.fm/15409/assita-kanko-in-conversation-with-french-philosopher-and-writer-pascal-bruckner-about-the-impact-of-woke-reverse-racism-and-cancel-culture Deeply moved, Assita Kanko shares here the result of a beautiful intellectual complicity found during an intense conversation with the famous French writer and philosopher Pascal Bruckner; about freedom, racism, the cancel culture and the growing contempt for our Western values.

Kanko spoke with Bruckner on the occasion of the International Day against Racism and Discrimination. And what apt things he had to say about the danger of racialism and essentialism, the cancel culture and the growing contempt for our Western values. It was a more than fascinating conversation with this brilliant and engaging man. Listen to the podcast now and be touched and amazed as well!

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD.


]]> Deeply moved, Assita Kanko shares here the result of a beautiful intellectual complicity found during an intense conversation with the famous French writer and philosopher Pascal Bruckner; about freedom, racism, the cancel culture and the growing contempt for our Western values.

Kanko spoke with Bruckner on the occasion of the International Day against Racism and Discrimination. And what apt things he had to say about the danger of racialism and essentialism, the cancel culture and the growing contempt for our Western values. It was a more than fascinating conversation with this brilliant and engaging man. Listen to the podcast now and be touched and amazed as well!

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD.


]]> Assita Kanko full https://app.springcast.fm/15409/assita-kanko-in-conversation-with-french-philosopher-and-writer-pascal-bruckner-about-the-impact-of-woke-reverse-racism-and-cancel-culture Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0100 Sunday 20 Mar 2022 2022-03-20 16:00:00 5 1 no 1:06:23 28446 Women at the top, politics, motherhood, dreams and ideals - a conversation with Roberta Metsola. Women at the top, politics, motherhood, dreams and ideals - a conversation with Roberta Metsola. https://app.springcast.fm/15409/women-at-the-top-politics-motherhood-dreams-and-ideals-a-conversation-with-roberta-metsola In this podcast, I am proud to introduce you to Roberta Metsola, the brand new President of the European Parliament. She has only been at the helm for a few weeks and certainly did not get this top position for free. For me, Roberta is a role model. Enjoy our intimate and very personal conversation about leadership, dreams, ambitions and good food. About her passion and drive to work at the top as a woman and at the same time to be a caring mother and friend. I recognise a lot in her and in the complex task of wanting to succeed on all fronts.

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD.


]]> In this podcast, I am proud to introduce you to Roberta Metsola, the brand new President of the European Parliament. She has only been at the helm for a few weeks and certainly did not get this top position for free. For me, Roberta is a role model. Enjoy our intimate and very personal conversation about leadership, dreams, ambitions and good food. About her passion and drive to work at the top as a woman and at the same time to be a caring mother and friend. I recognise a lot in her and in the complex task of wanting to succeed on all fronts.

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD.


]]> Assita Kanko full https://app.springcast.fm/15409/women-at-the-top-politics-motherhood-dreams-and-ideals-a-conversation-with-roberta-metsola Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100 Monday 07 Mar 2022 2022-03-07 00:00:00 4 1 no 0:22:55 27573 Freedom and self-determination of Ukraine and the role of Europe, Russia and geopolitics. Freedom and self-determination of Ukraine and the role of Europe, Russia and geopolitics. https://app.springcast.fm/15409/freedom-and-self-determination-of-ukraine-and-the-role-of-europe-russia-and-geopolitics In this episode Assita Kanko discusses Ukraine's freedom and self-determination and the role of Europe, Russia and geopolitics.

She talks to Theo Francken, Member of Parliament, former Belgian State Secretary for Asylum and Migration and author of the book "Navo Brain Dead or Ready for the Future"; Olena Malynska CEO of Women Political Leaders from Ukraine; Wierd Duk journalist, historian and former Russia correspondent; and David McAllister, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the European Parliament who talks about the fact-finding mission to Ukraine.

Recorded on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD.


]]> In this episode Assita Kanko discusses Ukraine's freedom and self-determination and the role of Europe, Russia and geopolitics.

She talks to Theo Francken, Member of Parliament, former Belgian State Secretary for Asylum and Migration and author of the book "Navo Brain Dead or Ready for the Future"; Olena Malynska CEO of Women Political Leaders from Ukraine; Wierd Duk journalist, historian and former Russia correspondent; and David McAllister, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the European Parliament who talks about the fact-finding mission to Ukraine.

Recorded on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD.


]]> Assita Kanko full https://app.springcast.fm/15409/freedom-and-self-determination-of-ukraine-and-the-role-of-europe-russia-and-geopolitics Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:40:00 +0100 Friday 18 Feb 2022 2022-02-18 09:40:00 3 1 no 0:32:31 26670 Female Genital Mutilation | a conversation about reconstructive surgery and the absurdity of medicalised Genital Mutilation Female Genital Mutilation | a conversation about reconstructive surgery and the absurdity of medicalised Genital Mutilation https://app.springcast.fm/15409/female-genital-mutilation-a-conversation-about-reconstructive-surgery-and-the-absurdity-of-medicalised-genital-mutilation "I want to be whole again," says a victim of this atrocity. 

A conversation with Dr. Foldès, European Commissionner Dalli, and Women Safe director Frederique Martz about the consequences and horrors of Genital Mutilation of young girls and women. A conversation about the need for reconstructive surgery, the madness of medical genital mutilation that also puts mother and child in great danger during childbirth. On the responsibility of politicians to put an end to this barbarism that unfortunately still occurs in Europe. Doctor Foldès is one of Assita's heroes. He has already helped more than 6,000 women.

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD. 

]]> "I want to be whole again," says a victim of this atrocity. 

A conversation with Dr. Foldès, European Commissionner Dalli, and Women Safe director Frederique Martz about the consequences and horrors of Genital Mutilation of young girls and women. A conversation about the need for reconstructive surgery, the madness of medical genital mutilation that also puts mother and child in great danger during childbirth. On the responsibility of politicians to put an end to this barbarism that unfortunately still occurs in Europe. Doctor Foldès is one of Assita's heroes. He has already helped more than 6,000 women.

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD. 

]]> Assita Kanko full https://app.springcast.fm/15409/female-genital-mutilation-a-conversation-about-reconstructive-surgery-and-the-absurdity-of-medicalised-genital-mutilation Sat, 05 Feb 2022 19:45:00 +0100 Saturday 05 Feb 2022 2022-02-05 19:45:00 2 1 no 0:20:39 26657 Female genital mutilation | Dilemmas, anger and recovery Female genital mutilation | Dilemmas, anger and recovery https://app.springcast.fm/15409/female-genital-mutilation-dilemmas-anger-and-recovery In this podcast, Assita talks about her visit to Paris to meet with Dr. Foldès to learn about the consequences of the Female Genital Mutilation she underwent as a child and whether reconstructive surgery is possible for her. She talks about her doubts, her fears and her anger, the incredible work of the doctor, her anger at what is being done to so many women and girls around the world, the dangers and humiliations that these women face and her fierce commitment as an elected European official to help stop this violence. 

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD. 

]]> In this podcast, Assita talks about her visit to Paris to meet with Dr. Foldès to learn about the consequences of the Female Genital Mutilation she underwent as a child and whether reconstructive surgery is possible for her. She talks about her doubts, her fears and her anger, the incredible work of the doctor, her anger at what is being done to so many women and girls around the world, the dangers and humiliations that these women face and her fierce commitment as an elected European official to help stop this violence. 

Produced in cooperation with the Translation Office of the European Parliament, DG TRAD. 

]]> Assita Kanko full https://app.springcast.fm/15409/female-genital-mutilation-dilemmas-anger-and-recovery Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0100 Saturday 05 Feb 2022 2022-02-05 11:00:00 1 1 no 0:20:32 26539 Who is Assita Kanko? Who is Assita Kanko? https://app.springcast.fm/15409/trailer Who is Assita Kanko?

Flemish Member of European Parliament with a focus on human rights, integration, security and defense. A woman with a big love for red shoes. An author. 

Learn more about Assita Kanko in her conversation with Valter Mavric about passion, work and goals.

Credits to the translation service of the European Parliament.

]]> Who is Assita Kanko?

Flemish Member of European Parliament with a focus on human rights, integration, security and defense. A woman with a big love for red shoes. An author. 

Learn more about Assita Kanko in her conversation with Valter Mavric about passion, work and goals.

Credits to the translation service of the European Parliament.

]]> Assita Kanko trailer https://app.springcast.fm/15409/trailer Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0100 Wednesday 02 Feb 2022 2022-02-02 14:00:00 0 0 no 0:08:35