Nombulelo Gladys Khene

Program Manager, Tshimoloho Development Care and Support Nombulelo Gladys Khene is a committed community activist and Program Manager at Tshimoloho Development Care and Support. She also serves as the Project Officer and Director of the Human Rights and Advocacy Program for Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVPs) in the Sedibeng region. With a strong passion for social justice, Nombulelo advocates for … Read More

Mary Izobo

Advocacy Programme Manager, The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Mary Izobo is an international human rights lawyer, gender equality advocate, and governance expert. She serves as the Advocacy Programme Manager at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), where she leads advocacy strategy, manages cross-cutting projects, and drives stakeholder engagement across national, regional, and … Read More

Teresa Maria Green

Kwazulu-Natal Head of Province, The Wow Factor Institute Teresa Maria Green is a qualified Relationship and Behavioural Therapist, Master Life and Business Coach, and International Family Life Counsellor. Based in Margate and originally from Pietermaritzburg, she is a survivor of sexual assault and relationship abuse, and a proud single mother of twin boys. Tessa is passionate about gender justice, women’s … Read More

Ntokozo Dludla

Project Coordinator, Campaigning For Cancer Ntokozo Dludla is a Project Coordinator at Campaigning for Cancer, where she plays a vital role in coordinating projects, managing stakeholder communication, and supporting patients. She also assists in developing project plans for affiliates, maintaining patient databases, and overseeing patient management systems. Ntokozo is also deeply committed to advancing gender equity and challenging traditional gender … Read More

Shaatirah Baboo Hassim

Attorney, Legal Resources Centre Shaatirah Baboo Hassim is a Senior Attorney at the Legal Resources Centre (LRC), where she oversees a team of attorneys and candidate attorneys at the Johannesburg office. She also serves as the facilitator of the Candidate Attorney Program. Shatirah is deeply passionate about the LRC’s work, particularly in the area of education – an essential focus … Read More

Avril Campher

Corporate Responsibility Manager and Project Manager for TEC South Africa, Cummins Africa Middle-East  Avril works to improve the quality of educational systems to ensure that the students of today are ready for the workforce of tomorrow, and that Cummins operations lead to a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment as well as increase opportunity and equity for those most in need. … Read More

Vusi Godfrey Ndukuya

Founder of Junior Citizens Southern Africa Vusi founded Junior Citizens South Africa to build the knowledge and capacity of local communities to actively participate in democratic and governance processes related to gender issues, including empowering victims of human trafficking and advocacy around social determinants of gender inequality such as climate and sustainability. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management. … Read More

Unathi Mahlati

Program Officer, Just Detention International-South Africa (JDI-SA) Unathi is passionate about protecting and advancing the rights of marginalized and vulnerable populations, particularly incarcerated women and girls. She is equally passionate about storytelling and using theatre as a tool for reflection, healing, and shining a spotlight on contested issues. She conducts research, provides technical support to the Department of Correctional Services’ … Read More

Soretha Venter

Human Rights Project Specialist, CALIBRICS Soretha designs and implements projects centered around human rights, public administration, and gender equity initiatives. She is passionate about realizing and advancing the rights of girls and women in Africa and South Africa, and has a special interest in effective leadership. Soretha has a master’s degree in law and is currently working toward obtaining her … Read More

Rethabile Mosese

Legal and State Actor Engagement Program Manager, Lawyers against Abuse (LvA) Rethabile provides holistic legal and psychosocial support to victims of gender-based violence in Diepsloot. Before joining Lawyers against Abuse (LvA), Rethabile served her articles of clerkship at the University of Pretoria Law Clinic. Her area of interest lies in constitutional and human rights and she is a passionate advocate … Read More