Ubuntu Narratives Podcast

S2, EP 4: Men as Allies for Gender Equality in the Workplace

What role can men play in advancing gender equality? Bafana Khumalo, Co-Director of Sonke Gender Justice, discusses allyship, accountability, and the importance of men standing alongside women in the fight for workplace equality. This episode offers practical steps for building inclusive workplaces together. Sonke is a women’s rights organisation that uses a gender-transformative approach to achieve gender justice and protect human rights, based in South Africa. Sonke holds a firm belief that men and boys have a key role to play in ending violence, transforming gender roles and attaining gender justice. They work at the local, national, regional, and global levels with organisations that share the same values. They also play a key role in achieving gender equality in Africa, including the full implementation of the Maputo Protocol. For more information on Jabali Consulting, visit www.jabaliconsulting.com [http://www.jabaliconsulting.com/] For more information about Sonke Gender Justice, visit https://genderjustice.org.za [https://genderjustice.org.za]  To join the Waiting List for Jabali Consulting’s new Toolkit, “Lead Boldly: A Gender Transformative CEO Toolkit”, please go to https://www.jabaliconsulting.com/gta-toolkit/ [https://www.jabaliconsulting.com/gta-toolkit/]

S2, EP 3: Self-Care and Wellbeing at Work

Workplace wellbeing is not a luxury, it’s vital to having a healthy and productive workplace. Well-being is a state that affects not only our physical health but also our emotional and mental health. Our guests, Jen Adams and Dr. Elizabeth Farrah Louis from the Coalition of Feminists for Social Change (COFEM) Wellness Working Group, discuss how self-care and organisational support can boost productivity, mental health, and resilience. Self-care is rooted in feminist practice that is deeply political and culturally contextual. Discover how to integrate care into an equitable workplace culture and help your business thrive. COFEM is a global advocacy group composed of thought leaders, activists, practitioners, and academics dedicated to ending violence against women and girls (VAWG). Its main strength is the diverse expertise and experience of its members, who have played vital roles in promoting women’s rights and eliminating VAWG across humanitarian and development contexts worldwide. For more information on Jabali Consulting, visit www.jabaliconsulting.com [http://www.jabaliconsulting.com/] For more information on COFEM, visit https://cofemsocialchange.org/about-cofem/our-story/ [https://cofemsocialchange.org/about-cofem/our-story/]  To join the Waiting List for Jabali Consulting’s new Toolkit, “Lead Boldly: A Gender Transformative CEO Toolkit”, please go to https://www.jabaliconsulting.com/gta-toolkit/ [https://www.jabaliconsulting.com/gta-toolkit/]

S2, EP 2: Feminist Leadership: Leading in the Boardroom, Leading Organizations, and Leading Yourself

Feminist leadership is more than a concept, it’s a practice. Jackie Asiimwe, Chief Executive Officer of CivSource Africa, reflects on her journey as a leader and a feminist, highlighting that it is not a linear path. She shares how feminist values can transform boardrooms, organisations, and personal leadership. We explore the different expressions of power and feminist leadership styles that we can learn from,such as rotational leadership and mutual accountability. This episode is a masterclass in leading with integrity, love, resilience, and inclusivity. CivSource Africa is a philanthropy advisory firm that works to reshape the practice of giving in Africa by centering generosity, feminist values, and community-led development. Through CivSource Africa, Jackie has influenced philanthropic practice by advising on grant management, funding strategies and storytelling that highlight the cultural legacy of generosity in African societies. For more information on Jabali Consulting, visit www.jabaliconsulting.com [http://www.jabaliconsulting.com/] For more information on CivSource Africa, visit https://www.civsourceafrica.com/ [https://www.civsourceafrica.com/] To join the Waiting List for Jabali Consulting’s new Toolkit, “Lead Boldly: A Gender Transformative CEO Toolkit”, please go to https://www.jabaliconsulting.com/gta-toolkit/ [https://www.jabaliconsulting.com/gta-toolkit/]

S2, EP1: The Landscape of gender equality in the workplace in Uganda & Africa

What does gender equality in the workplace look like across Uganda and Africa? Rita Achiro, Executive Director of Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET), shares insights on progress, challenges and opportunities for building inclusive work environments. Power relations in the workplace mirror those in our society: roles given to women are often confined to the domestic sphere with little or no economic gain, while men are assigned roles outside the domestic sphere with economic benefits. This imbalance translates into workplace dynamics—for example, how men may treat a female boss. Tune in to learn how advocacy and leadership are reshaping workplaces for women across the continent. For more information on Jabali Consulting, visit us at https://www.jabaliconsulting.com/. To join the Waiting List for Jabali Consulting’s new Toolkit, the “Lead Boldly: A Gender Transformative CEO Toolkit”, please go to https://www.jabaliconsulting.com/gta-toolkit/?captcha

S1, Ep6: Know your labor rights as a person with a disability.

Our guest for the sixth and final episode of our Ubuntu Narratives podcast on “Working Differently” is Agnes Datemwa, a disability inclusion and gender-based violence (GBV) initiative legal officer at the Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA Uganda). With experience in offering legal support to persons with disability, Agnes shares with us the labour rights for persons living with disabilities in the workspaces taking us through international and national laws. She highlights the success stories of FIDA as it celebrates 50 years of service. This episode provides valuable information and guidance on the legal framework and protections available for individuals with disabilities in the workplace, empowering them to advocate for their rights and ensure a more inclusive and equitable work environment. For more information on Jabali Consulting, visit www.jabaliconsulting.com For more information on FIDA Uganda, visit https://fidauganda.or.ug/