Rising calls for action against gender-based violence in Latin America have fostered a climate of feminism and activism. Jevas Combativas is a radio show and transmedia project that’s challenging patriarchal education and addressing sexism through candid conversations and expert interviews.

With a unique style of humour, Kenyan social media star Elsa Majimbo is appealing to a global audience and getting on the radar of several brands. The release of her first book in collaboration with Maison Valentino shows that comedy can be a useful platform for promoting fashion.

Audience favourite I May Destroy You has been lauded for its unflinching approach to some of society’s most complex issues. Navigating equity, diversity, and sexual assault, the show’s success demonstrates that people are looking for thoughtful, compelling, true-to-life narratives.

Jordan-based podcast Eib is challenging narratives around gender, sexuality, and identity in the Middle East. In the Arab world, there’s a growing interest in hearing original stories around controversial issues, but embedded in cultural nuance and local traditions of oral storytelling.