Global Sovereignty Initiative
Global Sovereignty Initiative
Until we recognize and live in our body sovereignty while also respecting this in others, we will continually be faced with the atrocities of GBV (Gender-Based Violence), IPV (Intimate Partner Violence), DV (Domestic Violence), Femicide & Sex Trafficking.
Body Sovereignty, and more specifically, Sexual Sovereignty, are inborn, human rights. And the time is NOW for this global initiative.
It begins first with you, coming home to yourself.
This is how we change the world, together.
Featured Dialogue: Break The Chains: Fighting Corruption & Gender-Based Injustice in Africa Conference Oct 15th, 2026 – Pretoria, South Africa
Featured Dialogue: In November, 2019, Dr Saida Désilets sits down with guest Francesca Fondse in South Africa to discuss root causes of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and practical strategies for trauma recovery and bodily sovereignty.
Transforming Gbv Belongs to Everyone of Us
My Name is Dr. Saida Desilets and it’s a great honor to have spoken on Oct 15th, 2026 at the Conference on GBV & Corruption.
In 2015, I found myself at the UN in Barbados, speaking frankly about body and sexual sovereignty, explaining why it is an inborn right, and what I felt could be done to support humanity to not only recognize this right, but to also behave in consideration of it.
In 2019, I connected with Francesca Fondse, National Champion for Women in South Africa, & she invited me to speak as part of a panel to better understand how we, as individuals and organizations, can do better with regards to ending violence against women everywhere. This trip signified the beginning of my Global Sovereignty Initiative: establishing the right to one’s own body and what it means to be responsible for one’s own personal space. I shared my tried & true “trauma to thriving” method in the desire to bring it to those who could most benefit from it.
- Core Methodology: Trauma to Thriving
Dr Saida Désilets TEDx talk
Community Leaders & Elders in South Africa (Limpopo Mirror)
My role continues to be researching and discovering why, after 30 years of activism, is GBV still on the rise? It’s crucial to determine the factors that are preventing change and to leverage those factors to work in favor of our desired outcome: transforming GBV into respect of oneself and others.
We must better understand the impact of GBV on the wellbeing of every single member of a community and what that impact actually is. My many visits to South Africa have been and continue to be an opportunity to identify where the intersection of the Zulu culture and new ideas can meet to create a supportive space for healing, growth and transformation.
My dedication is to support the initial healing required to move from trauma towards thriving while also establishing a strong solidarity amongst the women so that they no longer feel like they are alone or need to remain alone if they feel threatened.
- Cultural Intersection & Community Transformation
“My intent is to support the initial healing required to move towards thriving while also establishing a strong solidarity amongst the women so that they no longer feel like they are alone or need to remain alone if they feel threatened.”
—Dr Saida Désilets, Founder of the Global Sovereignty Initiative & co-founder of the Embodied Love University
Solidarity & Activism
Peace Begins at Home • No Excuse for Abuse
- The Framework And Vision
What is the global Sovereignty Initiative
Global Sovereignty Initiative (GSI) is a dedicated, grass-roots movement inspiring individuals to recognize their own bodily agency while also sharing simple, effective tools for transforming trauma into thriving so that change isn’t only an ideal, but a lived reality.
It’s the ongoing dialogue to support parents, partners, community and institutions to hold clear conversations about sexual sovereignty and why it matters.
Sexual Sovereignty & The Epstein File: What Is The Responsible Way Forward?
Eradicating Gender Based Violence Or Not
- Mini-Documentary Film
A Journey to Sovereignty Mini-Documentary
Documentary Synopsis: A Journey to Sovereignty chronicles personal accounts of trauma recovery, body awareness, and the foundational principles of personal space sovereignty.
- High-Level Policy Engagement
Opportunity to Influence Leadership...
On November 27th, 2019 I had the privilege to meet the Queen, a woman chieftain and many influential leaders of this area to share the economic impact of GBV in South Africa and possible strategies that can be implemented immediately for assuring actual change.
- Purpose of Event
To increase the empowerment of women to reduce gender bias violence.
I’m posting a video with the points I brought up in the first 20 minutes of the event as those were not part of the LIVESTREAM.
- What is the Event's Title?
The Application for the Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women in the Prevention of GBV.
WIIN Gender-Economic Dialogues: 27 November 2019
Key Economic Takeaways Presented:
- Direct link between female financial autonomy and reduced GBV rates.
- Micro-capital deployment for rural & township female enterprises.
- Policy roadmap for royal traditional leaders & municipal authorities.
Follow Up With Dr Saida - Thoughts on the SABC - WIIN Women Event
WIIN Gender-Economic Dialogues • Live from Sandton (12:02)
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Global Sovereignty Initiative
Facilitated by Dr. Saida Desilets. Establishing bodily autonomy rights, personal space sovereignty, transforming Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and advancing trauma-to-thriving methods worldwide.
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