When a Husband Becomes a Blackmailer

What is the Defemale Podcast?

In collaboration with the audio content production company “Audionality,” Equity and Empowerment  launched the Defemale podcast to spotlight the growing dangers of cyber blackmail and online violence.

Why the Name Defemale?

The name combines the English word “defamation,” meaning slander, with “Female” and “Male.” This combination highlights the issue of defamation against individuals, with a particular focus on women, who often face harsher consequences in our societies. The title reflects the intention to:

“Expose the defamation of women, analyze, critique, and investigate.”

The “Defemale” podcast is available on various podcast platforms, SoundCloud, and YouTube.

Episode Overview:

This episode is part of an eight-part series discussing the rise of cyber blackmail and online violence.

In this episode, a guest named Amal (a pseudonym) shares her story of being blackmailed by her husband. The episode is narrated by journalist and feminist activist Alaa Mohamed.

Content Warning: This episode contains distressing and painful details based on true events.

Produced by: Huda Abu Nabout
In partnership with Audionality as part of the “Syrian Women Have a Voice” campaign.

Listen to the episode on SoundCloud:

Listen to the episode on Youtube:

What is the Defemale Podcast?

In collaboration with the audio content production company “Audionality,” Equity and Empowerment  launched the Defemale podcast to spotlight the growing dangers of cyber blackmail and online violence.

Why the Name Defemale?

The name combines the English word “defamation,” meaning slander, with “Female” and “Male.” This combination highlights the issue of defamation against individuals, with a particular focus on women, who often face harsher consequences in our societies. The title reflects the intention to:

“Expose the defamation of women, analyze, critique, and investigate.”

The “Defemale” podcast is available on various podcast platforms, SoundCloud, and YouTube.

Episode Overview:

This episode is part of an eight-part series discussing the rise of cyber blackmail and online violence.

In this episode, a guest named Amal (a pseudonym) shares her story of being blackmailed by her husband. The episode is narrated by journalist and feminist activist Alaa Mohamed.

Content Warning: This episode contains distressing and painful details based on true events.

Produced by: Huda Abu Nabout
In partnership with Audionality as part of the “Syrian Women Have a Voice” campaign.

Listen to the episode on SoundCloud:

Listen to the episode on Youtube: