Gender Power in Africa: Analysis of the Imbalances That Shape Women’s Lives
Webinar Details
Duration
59 minutes
Cost
Free
About the Webinar
Gallup and Porticus have partnered to explore gender power imbalances that shape women’s lives in five African countries. Our new report, Gender Power in Africa: Analysis of the Imbalances That Shape Women’s Lives, synthesizes recent World Poll data with scholarly and policy research on gender equality in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe, delving into the drivers of gender dynamics and examining contributors to gender imbalances in sub-Saharan Africa.
The quantitative and qualitative research in this report suggests that people in the five countries surveyed want to see women treated more fairly and to end gender disparities that harm women and hinder economies. The report highlights obstacles to gender equality reforms, such as social pressures, gender-based violence and limited government resources -- emphasizing the need for further research to inform inclusive and effective policies.
Join us on Thursday, July 18, at 9:00 a.m. EDT to hear experts discuss regional insights on society, culture, politics, economics, education and faith. The speakers will examine the imperative for this kind of research across intersectional aspects of women’s identity, such as age, income, ethnicity and urban vs. rural residency.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leading voices in the field and learn about effective policy frameworks that can advance gender empowerment initiatives, catalyzing profound social and economic change in these societies.
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The Speakers
Sakina Kamwendo
South African Radio Presenter and Television Broadcaster
SABC2 & SABC News Channel | SAfm
Sakina Kamwendo
South African Radio Presenter and Television Broadcaster
SABC2 & SABC News Channel | SAfm
Sakina Kamwendo is a highly acclaimed journalist from South Africa. She is an experienced news anchor with a passion for investigative reporting, breaking news coverage and feature storytelling. Known for her clear, probing and engaging presentation style, Sakina has become a trusted voice in South Africa, bringing important issues to light and keeping viewers informed on local, national and international events. With a commitment to journalistic integrity and a keen eye for detail, Sakina continues to make a significant impact in the world of broadcast news. Sakina is also an award-winning broadcaster and has received several media industry accolades. She was named one of the Top 200 Most Influential African Women on X (formerly Twitter), ranked at No. 65. In 2023, Sakina received the #BRAVEAward by Adcock Ingram OTC and was recognized for Excellence in Social Impact by the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute. Sakina is currently the cohost of South Africa’s premium and most-viewed breakfast television program, “Morning Live,” on SABC2 & SABC News. She also presents a midday radio show on SAfm called Update@Noon.
Jessica Annor
Head of Youth, Gender, and Women's Empowerment Unit
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD)
Jessica Annor
Head of Youth, Gender, and Women's Empowerment Unit
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD)
Jessica Annor currently serves as Head of the Youth, Gender, and Women's Empowerment Unit at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). She also serves as Cluster Lead for Quotas within the AU Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion (WYFEI 2030) initiative. Jessica has had a significant impact in her role by training and empowering numerous women and youth entrepreneurs. Additionally, she focuses on building the capacity of female parliamentarians, actively working toward the adoption of gender equality and youth empowerment legislation. In her pursuit of gender equality, she initiated Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Awareness Week, fostering internal discussions on gender issues and positive masculinity. Jessica is an alumna of Sciences Po Paris, the renowned French institution known for its excellence in political and social sciences, with a master’s degree in public affairs. She previously studied sociology with an emphasis on the sociology of gender.
Dr. Nkem Khumbah
Head of STI Policy Systems, Governance and Partnerships (STI-PGA)
The African Academy of Science
Dr. Nkem Khumbah
Head of STI Policy Systems, Governance and Partnerships (STI-PGA)
The African Academy of Science
Nkem Khumbah is Head of STI Policy Systems, Governance and Partnerships (STI-PGA), at the African Academy of Science in Nairobi, Kenya; Chairman of the Africa Development Futures Group; faculty affiliate of the Science, Technology and Public Policy Program (STPP) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Senior Fellow with the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (theGFCC.org). He has worked extensively in African science, technology and higher education, including serving in 2015 as Founding Executive Curator of the Next Einstein Forum (NEF): Africa’s Global Forum for Science, Policy and Society. His articles have appeared in publications like The New York Times and the African Policy Review; he is a frequent speaker at conferences and symposia in North America, Africa, Asia and South America.
Patrick Godana
Eastern Cape Provincial Manager, Media and Government Liaison
Sonke Gender Justice
Patrick Godana
Eastern Cape Provincial Manager, Media and Government Liaison
Sonke Gender Justice
Patrick Godana is the Eastern Cape Provincial Manager and the Media and Government Liaison at Sonke Gender Justice. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Patrick was an anti-apartheid activist in the Eastern Cape township of New Brighton. Patrick earned a degree in theology from the University of the Western Cape and shortly thereafter took a position at the Planned Parenthood Association of South Africa (PPASA), where he was influential in shaping the design of the Men as Partners (MAP) Program. He has been at Sonke since 2008 and has held a number of positions, including coordinating the implementation of work with children affected by HIV and AIDS in the Eastern Cape, implementing the MenCare Campaign in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, and coordinating Sonke’s community mobilization work in rural parts of the Eastern Cape. Patrick is an ordained Lutheran priest and ministers to a multi-racial, social justice-focused congregation in Cape Town. He and his wife Thoko have two children and live in Cape Town.
Lance Stevens
Managing Consultant
Gallup
Lance Stevens
Managing Consultant
Gallup
Lance Stevens manages a diverse portfolio of clients and the consulting and research teams that deliver Gallup’s analytics and advice. He is responsible for training and leading a team of business development-minded account leads and has led complex client partnerships to produce groundbreaking research that has been published by The New York Times, CNN, The Washington Post, USA Today and other major media outlets. While at Gallup, Lance has consulted with organizations in many industries, including medical device, healthcare, higher education, nonprofit, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, technology, and construction. In addition, Lance has strong experience helping client organizations achieve human capital and talent optimization goals. A regular contributor to Gallup News, Lance has written articles on topics ranging from global COVID-19 lockdowns to the healthcare cost crisis in the United States. He has also been part of Gallup’s analytics and advice management committee.
Riada Asimovic Akyol
Senior Communications Consultant
Gallup
Riada Asimovic Akyol
Senior Communications Consultant
Gallup
Riada Asimovic Akyol is a senior communications consultant at Gallup, where she manages external communication pertaining to her portfolio’s public sector clientele. In this capacity, she also plays a pivotal role in content creation and collaborates with internal teams to deliver communication outputs. Riada brings a decade of professional work as a journalist and editor, creating compelling content published in top media outlets, overseeing diverse virtual and in-person events, and successfully managing projects from conception to completion. Working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, Riada skillfully develops and nurtures strategic alliances — both internal and external — that are crucial for enhancing client brand visibility and media placements, while fostering their thought leadership. She uses her expertise in creative storytelling and audience engagement in her daily work to cultivate fruitful, collaborative partnerships with a spectrum of stakeholders.
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