Tag: gender equality

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Equatorial Guinea’s Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Librada Ela Asumu. Some of her previous appointments include working at the United Nations, serving in the Ministry of Social Welfare and Women Protection and Ministry of External Affairs and Co-operation. We consider some cultural tensions effecting gender equality despite constitutional legislature in Equatorial Guinea. For example, prevailing perceptions that successful career women neglect their families, that being married is a sign of social acceptance, that women have ceilings imposed on their ambitions. We debunk these myths demonstrating that stereotypical thinking is outmoded and threatens the empowerment of women. Tune in for more…

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February 23, 2022

Ambassador of Equatorial Guinea – Librada Ela Asumu – Empowering Women

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Equatorial Guinea’s Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Librada Ela Asumu. Some of her previous appointments include working at the United Nat...

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Miss SA 2021, Lalela Mswane, who was also crowned second runner up for Miss Universe 2021. We discuss how this empowerment platform has impacted on her life and some of the responsibilities associated with being Miss SA notably serving as a brand ambassador and agent of change not just nationally but globally. Lalela shares her views on role models, leadership, sustainability, climate change, education, empowering young entrepreneurs to create their own economic opportunities in the face of extensive unemployment, and equipping women to become confident competent individuals.Tune in for more…

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February 10, 2022

Miss South Africa 2021: Lalela Mswane an agent of change

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Miss SA 2021, Lalela Mswane, who was also crowned second runner up for Miss Universe 2021. We discuss how this empowerment platform has impacted on...

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to member of parliament Alexandra Abrahams from the Democratic Alliance, who also serves on the portfolio committee of Social Development. Applying a gendered lens she unpacks various social development programs in relation to women, such as crime prevention, substance abuse, victim empowerment shelters, social grants, early childhood development and maternal support. We discuss the impact political actions exert on people’s lives, one law or policy can change the future, so people should take an active interest to shape decisions that affect their wellbeing and that of their communities. For women interested in a political career, it starts with being involved in community matters, following issues that concern you in parliament, keeping abreast of narratives from global female leaders and asking what role you can play to drive a cause. Tune in for more.

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January 19, 2022

Member of Parliament – Alexandra Abrahams (Democratic Alliance) – women empowerment

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to member of parliament Alexandra Abrahams from the Democratic Alliance, who also serves on the portfolio committee of Social Development. Applying a ...

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to member of parliament Zandile Majozi from the Inkatha Freedom Party. She serves on the portfolio committees of Police and Communication. We highlight the power and responsibility of politicians to drive change supported by implementable policies. For example, establishing structures in organisations to effectively address gender equality issues, such as ensuring sufficient numbers of female candidates are shortlisted for vacancies or enforcing salary parity. Tune in for more.

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January 12, 2022

Member of Parliament – Zandile Majozi – Inkatha Freedom Party – Gender Equality

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to member of parliament Zandile Majozi from the Inkatha Freedom Party. She serves on the portfolio committees of Police and Communication. We highligh...

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December 29, 2021

Women in Leadership – Reflections from 2021

Welcome to Womanity Women in Unity, this is our final broadcast of 2021 and we use this show to share some of the lessons learned from female leaders about leadership. The Ambassador of Norway Dr. Astrid Helle remarks o...

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December 22, 2021

Motivation: Factors of Success

Welcome to Womanity Women in Unity, this episode reflects on a few factors of success, as experienced by some of this year’s guests, who are global and local leaders. The Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotla...

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to the CEO of BP Southern Africa, Ms Taelo Mojapelo. She shares key career and life moments that have shaped her, with courage being a guiding force. We discuss the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles and factors affecting this, from underdeveloped soft skills to operating in a patriarchal environment. We highlight the responsibility of female leaders to not only develop upcoming women but open opportunities for them to ascend to the top. For example, BP Southern Africa now has 45% female representation at executive level. Gender equity and the fight for female emancipation is not under the jurisdiction of women alone; to accelerate these agendas men need to advocate for these issues too. Tune in for more.

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December 15, 2021

Women in leadership with BP Southern Africa CEO Taelo Mojapelo

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to the CEO of BP Southern Africa, Ms Taelo Mojapelo. She shares key career and life moments that have shaped her, with courage being a guiding force. ...

Paralympic Gold Medalist Anruné Weyers shares her Tokyo 2020 journey

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December 8, 2021

Paralympic Gold Medalist Anruné Weyers shares her Tokyo 2020 journey

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to South African Paralympic gold medallist and world record holder Anruné Weyers. She shares her Tokyo 2020 experience, from creative workouts (incor...

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Prof. Clare Kelso, who heads up the Department of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies at the University of Johannesburg. Our conversation considers the impact of climate change on female farmers, noting the intersectionality of power dynamics that exacerbates the vulnerability of women to climate change, notably fewer opportunities to education, lack of land ownership and limited access to financial resources. We reflect on driving necessary change within existing systems from the inside out, e.g. for female leaders to adjust the mechanics of their workplaces to lift barriers that impede women’s success by redesigning systems that no longer serve the interests of the workforce and society. We recognise that in academic sectors there is a tendency for women to spend disproportionately more time than men on activities (like teaching) that have a lower weighting on promotional score cards, which hinders career advancement. We remark on resilience as an important attribute in the pursuit of success. Tune in for more.

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November 17, 2021

Climate change and gender with Prof. Clare Kelso – University of Johannesburg

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Prof. Clare Kelso, who heads up the Department of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies at the University of Johannesburg. Our c...

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December 20, 2018

Parliamentarian & Chairperson Portfolio Committee on Tourism: Lusizo Makhubela-Mashele

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Parliamentarian and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism Ms Lusizo Makhubela-Mashele about some of the responsibilities in this ro...

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