{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 1: Running for Office in Kenya at Age 23","description":"Suzanne Silantoi Lengewa is a trailblazer. Despite Kenya\u2019s leadership in the region when it comes to women serving in political office they rank last out of all East African nations. Stepping up to run as a young woman in the largest city in Kenya \u2014 in a male dominated political culture nonetheless \u2013 takes a big dose of courage. Women who put their foot forward in politics face many obstacles, from sexist news coverage to having less access to resources to run their campaigns. The women who choose to move forward despite the unlevel playing field should be recognized and heard for their contribution to creating a more equal democracy around the globe. Hear more about Suzanne and her story in Episode One of Fatima's Hand. ","author_name":"Fatima's Hand Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/fatimashand.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/12593717\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/61376843"}