Thrive Program™: History of Women Workshop

Thrive Program™: History of Women Workshop

Explore the pivotal moments, policies, and structures that have shaped the status of women in society at the History of Women Workshop. This interactive session delves into the laws, institutions, and global movements that have driven gender equality, equipping participants with a deeper understanding of women's socio-economic and political positioning—both past and present.

What You’ll Learn: oh

1 The Laws Governing Women

• The South African Constitution in light of gender
• The legacy of the 1956 Women’s March
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2 Key Government Structures for Women

• Department of Women/IPME
• Commission for Gender Equality
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3 Gender Equality – Africa

• The WEF Global Gender Gap
• The African Union Women’s Committee
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4 Gender Equality – Global

• The WEF Global Gender Gap
• The Beijing 4th World Conference on Women
• Case studies: Rwanda and Iceland

5 Women and Power

• The world’s wealthiest women
• Africa and South Africa’s wealthiest women
• The link between money, influence, and power—where do women stand? (Individual and collective)
• Women and girl power by the numbers

This session is designed to equip, educate, and empower, ensuring that members gain critical knowledge to navigate and shape their own leadership journeys.

Earn 10 points towards the Thrive Program™ by participating in this thought-provoking and transformative discussion.