BackIn celebration of South African Women’s Month, join us for a dynamic global virtual dialogue hosted by the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) — based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) — in proud partnership with the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI).
Date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Time: 10:00 AM SAST (GMT+2) | 90 mins | Zoom
Languages: English with simultaneous interpretation in French, Arabic, Portuguese & Spanish
Facilitator: Ms. Yoliswa Makhasi – Visionary leader in governance reform & leadership development
The outstanding panel:
- Ms. Samukelisiwe Jali – Legal scholar & magistrate with expertise in labour, criminal, medical, and customary law
- Hon. Verónica Manquel – Gender and penal system specialist shaping justice in Argentina & beyond
- Dr. Janine Hicks – Renowned equality jurisprudence and access to justice expert
Together, they’ll unpack real-world strategies, practical tools, and tested approaches for building truly gender-inclusive Ombudsman offices — from HR policies to handling gender-based complaints and driving systemic equity.
To register for the webinar, kindly click here or refer to the final invitation in the download section.
Source: The African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC)
