AORC | Save the Date for the AORC-IOI Webinar on Gender-Inclusive Policies

Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre, the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association, based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, for their Special Women's Month Webinar on Advancing Gender Equity Through Ombudsman Institutions, which is organised in partnership with the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI).

Ombudsman institutions play a pivotal role in upholding fairness and accountability, but how can they also champion gender equity from within and beyond? In honour of South African Women’s Month, this timely session brings together leaders in the field to share strategies for building gender-inclusive Ombudsman offices and delivering justice that reflects the needs of all.

When? 

Date: 26 August 2025
Time: 10 a.m. (SA Time - GMT +2)
Duration: 1h30

Why attend?

Gender equity starts with informed action. In just 90 minutes, you’ll gain practical tools, hear real experiences, and discover how Ombudsman institutions across Africa are building inclusive systems. Don’t just celebrate Women’s Month — be part of the change!

What to expect? 

• How Ombudsman offices can design and implement inclusive HR and institutional policies
• Investigating gender-based discrimination and improving access to justice for women
• Partnerships and advocacy that drive long-term systemic gender equity 

To register for the webinar, kindly click here or refer to the Save the Date note in the download section.

Source: African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC)