Women of Impact From Assault to Astronaut: Here's How She Took Back Her Power—and Landed in Space | Amanda Nguyen (Fan Fav)
Apr 18, 2025
In a powerful conversation, Amanda Nguyen, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and civil rights activist, shares her inspiring journey from surviving assault to advocating for critical reforms as the founder of Rise. She discusses the emotional toll of navigating the legal system, the disparity in how rape kits are treated compared to other evidence, and the shift from victimhood to empowerment. Amanda emphasizes the need for radical empathy, actionable hope, and community involvement, showcasing the importance of resilience in her fight for survivors' rights.
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The Rape Kit Ordeal
- Amanda Nguyen shares her traumatic experience of undergoing a six to seven-hour rape kit examination by specialized SANE nurses.
- She felt lost afterwards, unaware of her rights or what would happen to the evidence collected from her body.
Justice System's Betrayal
- Amanda realized the legal system is broken and biased against survivors, fueling her fight for change.
- She emphasizes survivors have agency and a constitutional right to petition the government for justice.
Hope Requires a Plan
- Hope is more powerful than a dream because it requires a realistic plan to achieve it.
- Dreams are visions, but hope grounds them with actionable steps and belief in progress.