Keynote speakers:

1. Elinor Sisulu
Elinor Sisulu is a writer, human rights activist and political analyst. She is a member of the Open Society Initiative Southern Africa (OSISA) board, the National Arts Festival board, the Independent Media Trust of Zimbabwe and the Anthony Sampson board.

2. Pregs Govender (Deputy Chair of the South African Human Rights Commission)
Pregs Govender is the Author of Love and Courage, A story of insubordination. After the first democratic elections were held in 1994 she served as an ANC MP in the National Assembly. As the Chair of Parliament's Committee on Women, she ensured that most priorities aimed at advancing women's rights and gender equality were enacted.

Venue: Graduate Centre, room 1-64, University of Pretoria, main campus
Date: Monday, 5 August 2013
Time: 9:30–11:00 (Registration commences at 9:00)

 WRC Dialogues

Keynote speakers:
1. Nadi Albino (Chief of Education at UNICEF)
Nadi Albino has 15 years of experience in international development, including education, early childhood development, health and social sectors.

2. Hameda Deedat (CPUT and civil society researcher)
Hameda Deedat is an advocate for gender equality and social justice, particularly in the water sector.

3. Nozi Mjoli
Nozi Mjoli has an MSc and PhD in Microbiology (Notre Dame University, USA) and conducts postdoctoral research at UCT.

4. Zara Trafford (Embrace Dignity)
Zara Trafford works at Embrace Dignity, an advocacy and community support NGO campaigning for law reform and public awareness around prostitution.

Venue: Graduate Centre, room 1-64, University of Pretoria, main campus
Date: Monday, 5 August 2013
Time: 11:00–13:00

For more information, contact the IWGS on 012 420 3898 or send an email to [email protected]