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Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector - Episode 1

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Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector - Episode 1

The legal industry in Africa is changing, but progress toward gender equality remains a work in progress. Women are taking on leadership roles, challenging biases, and driving change—but barriers still exist. How can we accelerate action to create a truly inclusive and diverse legal sector?

7 Mar 2025 26:17 Minutes Podcast
Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector - Episode 1

Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector - Episode 1

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Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector - Episode 1

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As the world marks International Women's Day on 8 March 2025 with the theme, “Accelerate Action”,  join us for an insightful discussion on Accelerate Action: The state of gender equality in the African legal sector, hosted by Phetheni Nkuna, Director: Executive Management, with an esteemed panel of legal professionals: Bonita de Silva, Managing Partner in Namibia, Lena Onyango, Partner in the Tax & Exchange Control practice, and Njeri Wagacha, Partner in Corporate & Commercial in Kenya.

Key topics included

  • The impact of tax policy on gender equality
  • Challenges and opportunities for women in leadership
  • Strategies for breaking barriers and advancing careers

Be part of the conversation as we explore the path forward for gender equality in the legal sector.

Click here to listen to this podcast.

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