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Advocacy and Research Officer, Centre for Applied Legal Studies Thuli Zulu is a human rights scholar and legal advocate committed to advancing sexual and reproductive justice, particularly for Black women and queer communities. As Advocacy and Research Officer at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies, Thuli leads community-based legal reform efforts that center access, dignity, and justice. With an LLB … Read More

Stakeholder and Engagement Associate, The Amazon Leadership Initiative Divine Yamulamba is a remarkable researcher, author, former French lecturer, entrepreneur, podcaster and philanthropist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She is passionate about literature, leadership and gender empowerment. She occupies the role of Stakeholder and Engagement Associate in the Award-winning Women-led organisation called The Amazon Leadership Initiative (TheALI) and ventures … Read More

Program Manager, Get Informed Youth Development Centre Samantha Vilakazi is a gender equity advocate and program leader focused on empowering women and girls through education, health, and violence prevention. As Program Manager at Get Informed Youth Development Centre, she oversees initiatives to prevent gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS, and teenage pregnancy. With a background in business management and frontline experience as a … Read More

Director, The Lusanda Sikhakhane Foundation Lusanda Sikhakhane is a fierce Law student, human rights defender and social entrepreneur who believes that justice should not be a privilege, it should be a right for all survivors of gender-based violence. As the Founder and Director of The Lusanda Sikhakhane Foundation, he has dedicated his work to supporting young girls, women, and the … Read More

Senior Campaigner, Amandla.mobi Tlou Seopa is a Senior Campaigner at amandla.mobi and a lead on economic justice campaigns. She is a firm believer in the power of accountability and justice and has worked in social advocacy for women, children, and vulnerable communities for over five years. Tlou has a journalism background and was awarded the Mail & Guardian Top 200 … Read More

Anti-Racism Program Manager, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Rethabile Ratsomo is a dedicated advocate for social justice, youth empowerment, and legal advocacy. As Program Manager at the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, she leads national campaigns that challenge systemic racism and promote civic participation, with a focus on access to education, SRHR, and legal rights for marginalized communities. Rethabile holds a BA in Law … Read More

General Manager, Nono Foundation Teboho Nthoana is a seasoned executive, policy advocate, and human rights champion advancing gender justice, child protection, and economic empowerment across South Africa. He serves as Senior Associate at Nono Capital, a redemptive impact investment company focused on sustainable development across sectors. He is also Executive Director of the Nono Foundation, the organization’s social impact arm … Read More

Director, Isibani Law & Therapy Centre Neliswa Nota is a human rights advocate and legal expert dedicated to justice and healing for survivors of gender-based violence. As Director of Isibani Law & Therapy Centre, she works to ensure State accountability and dismantle systemic barriers within the criminal justice system. Her mission is to empower communities with legal literacy and promote … Read More

Founder and Operations Manager, Khethi’s Foundation Khethiwe Nene is a gender-based violence activist and chartered accountant-in-training committed to social impact and survivor-centered advocacy. During South Africa’s 2020 lockdown, she launched #helpinggbvsurvivors – a campaign that evolved into Khethi’s Foundation, a youth-led nonprofit working on GBV prevention, detection, and recovery. Under her leadership, the foundation has partnered with the Kolisi Foundation … Read More

Founder and Director, MeMeZa Shout Crime Prevention NPO Thulile Mthethwa is a software engineer turned social innovator and gender-based violence activist. After surviving multiple incidents of crime, she left her corporate career to develop South Africa’s first public alarm system – now registered as an official innovation. As Founder of MeMeZa Shout Crime Prevention, she champions grassroots safety solutions that … Read More