INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP @ THE CONSTITUTION HILL
12th – 15th October 2021
In celebration of Pride Month 2021, the Thami Dish Foundation alongside various key stakeholders today launched the 2021 LGBTIQ+ Inclusion & Empowerment Workshop set to take at the Constitution Hill this week.
The Inclusion and Empowerment Workshops – a well curated range of workshops, to encourage greater, within all sectors of South African Society, invite various industry leaders, senior governmental representatives and the LGBTQI+ civil sector community in conversation, sensitisation training and network building opportunities.
The programme managed by the Thami Dish Foundation alongside the Global Network Conference together with private and public sector partners, have designed a comprehensive programme to offer overview training to industry specific inclusion and diversity concerns in the areas of Gender, Sexuality and Gender Expression.
The 4 DAY long workshop will take place in the second week of Pride Month from Tuesday, 12th – Friday 15th October 2021) at the Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.
These informative workshops will delve into 3 main themes including:
• Justice & Law
• Media & Communication
• Diversity & Inclusion in the Private and Public Sector
In addition a half day business clinic will also be run parallel to the workshop to support young LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs and small business owners during the course of the program.
Powered by the Gauteng Tourism Authority, The Department of Justice, Brand South Africa and Constitution Hill, the workshop welcomes all South Africans to attend.
WORKSHOP Registrations can be done via email or call as per below:
CONTACT:
Ngatamele Lucas Tsele
lucastsele@gmail.com
+2781 789 0516
Programme
Day 1: Representation in Media and Communications
This day focuses on the role of media houses, narrative drivers, content creators and media monitoring groups, public communications personnel, governmental communications representatives and other related communications professionals in the representation of Queer narratives in storytelling, broadcasting, advertising and the communications space.
The workshop is designed to equip industry stakeholders with the understanding of queer representation and risks of playing towards stereotypes in terms of LGBTQI+ content. The workshop is envisioned to host senior decision-makers in these respective fields
| Time | Day One |
| 09h45 | Welcome: Ditshego Ditshego |
| 10h00 –10h20 | 1:1 Opening Remarks: Thami Kotlolo; Thami Dish Foundation Lerato Legodi; Strategic Relationship Manager, Brand South Africa |
| 10h30-12h00 | 1:2 The Power of Media in Challenging Heteronormativity & Homophobia A discussion on the Media’s power to empower or harm through narratives and representation of the LGBTIQ+ Community. FACILITATOR : Ditshego Ditshego Keval Harie, Director; Gay & Lesbian Me Mmory in Action Trust (Gala) Thiart Li, (Shenay O’Brien) Drag Artist, MC, Producer, Singer Nomvuyiso Batyi; CEO Film & Publications Board |
| 12h00 | Lunch |
| 13h30 – 14h00 | 1:3 Media Sensitisation Training An intensive workshop into key principles of gender & sexuality diversity and application in media. Trainer: Jay Matlou |
| 14h15 – 16h00 | 1:4 WORKSHOP: LGBTIQ+ REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA AND BROADCASTING Representatives of different genres of media discuss representation and stereotypes when representing LGBTIQ+ narratives Moderator: Makgano Mamabolo ; Actress, Scriptwriter, Producer & Showrunner Fanney Tsimong, Creative Director; Doti-Producxionz Athi Petela; Producer, Director Gaopie Kabe; Cinematographer |
Day 2: Justice and the LGBTQI+ Community
The Access to Justice workshop is designed to consolidate all relevant stakeholders in the access to justice project in serving the LGBTQI+ community. Furthermore it is designed to equip civil society representatives and activists/community organizers with the technical knowhow in accessing legal structures such as the Equality Court in aiding their work in finding justice for victims and third parties facing discrimination based on their gender, sexuality and gender expression.
This workshop seeks to facilitate cohesive and constructive engagement between government structures that impact the access and quality of access to justice available to the LGBTQI+ community
| Time | Day Two |
| 09h45 | Welcome: Ditshego Ditshego |
| 10h00 – 10h15 | Address: Tasneem Motara; MEC Department of Infrastructure Development Political Champion of LGBTIQ+ Rights in Gauteng |
| 10h15-12h30 | PANEL DISCUSSION THEME: Creating a Victim Centric Justice System in terms of LGBTIQ+ Representation The importance of education & Constitutional Awareness within the LGBTIQ+ Community and representative organisations FACILITATOR : Advocate Lethlogonolo Mokgoraoane Jade Madingane; Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW) Roche Kester : Advocacy Coordinator, Triangle Project Fasiha Hassan: Member of Provincial Legislature Representatives from the Department of Justice, South African Police Service and the National Prosecuting Authority |
| Lunch Break | |
| 14h00 | KEYNOTE ADDRESS MINISTER OF JUSTICE; Mr Ronald Lamola |
| 14h30 – 16h00 | WORKSHOP: Justice without a Lawyer Trainer: Moude Maodi-Swartz Paralegal Officer for the Love Not Hate Programme, OUT LGBT Well-Being The session aims to provide insight on the available legal remedies for violations based on SOGIESC, the procedures involved in reporting, and how to document and collect the relevant evidence. The session will also highlight the roles of Chapter 9 institutions and the under used services available at the Equality Court. We encourage community members and allies to join the session to get more information which will be helpful for purposes of reporting or providing support and assistance to victims of Human Rights violations based on SOGIESC. |
Day 3: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
The final workshop is designed to evaluate the level of inclusion in the private sector and public sector. In this effort the workshop is designed to study good practices of inclusion and diversity in terms of LGBTQI+ representation and services available
| 14th Oct | Day Three |
| 09h45 | Welcome : Ditshego Ditshego |
| 10h00 – | Address: Parks Tau, Gauteng MEC for Economic Development The Role of Small Businesses in building an Inclusive Society |
| 10h30 – 12h00 | Topic: Meaningful Representation & Visibility of the LGBTIQ+ Community in the Workplace QQA review of best practice and challenges faced by South African Employers Teveshan Erasmus-Kuni; Head of Credit for Commercial Asset Finance: Standard Bank & Director at SA LGBT+ Management Forum Tshepo Jerry Moseki; Senior SHEQ Co-ordinator; Fraser Alexander Lerato Legodi; Strategic Relationship Manager, Brand South Africa Helouise Burger; EY |
| 12h00 | Lunch |
| 13h00 | Fikile Mbalula; Minister of Transport Moving Forward Inclusively |
| 14h00 | Interesting Projects & Ideas In this session we present a range of speakers on new ideas, interesting ideas and new research in the area of LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace Facilitator : Roche Kester ; Political Advocacy Co-ordinator; Triangle Project |
| “Honesty has Gone With The Wind!” A presentation on the role of integrity and authenticity at all levels in today’s world.” Sylvester Chauke; Founder DNA Brand Architects | |
| Access to Markets : Happy Ngidi ; Chief Officer; Marketing and Communications, Proudly South African | |
| Current Labour Legislation protecting LGBTIQ+ Employees Points Employers should be aware of regarding LGBTIQ+ rights in the workplace Chantelle De Sousa, Attorney | |
| “Why Lobby for Queer Economic Empowerment?” Siya Khumalo, Author What can Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment and associated legislation like Employment Equity and Skills Development do for queer people, in their current form? What changes should be introduced to these laws for them to improve the lives of the queer community? |
| Parallel Session : Small Business Clinic | |
| Time | Sponsored by Gauteng Tourism Agency |
| 14h00 – 16h00 | Small Business Clinic: Workshop for young LGBTIQ+ Entrepreneurs Opening Address: Parks Tau, Gauteng MEC for Economic Development Workshop Facilitators: Barba Gaoganediwe, Head Destination Media, Gauteng Tourism Authority Saki Zamxaka, CEO Gauteng Enterprise Propellor Mosa Tshabalala, CEO Gauteng Growth Development Agency Zimkitha Guma (PLUS- Board Member) Francina Ntsimane, Department of Economic Development |
Open Market Day: An LGBTIQ+ Market will be open at the Women’s Jail
Day 4: Queerwell Mental Health Workshops
Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe
A Mental health conference to address mental health in order to gain more understanding of mental health issues, awareness and mental wellness holistically
| Queerwell Mental Health Workshop | |
| Time | |
| Session 1 Plenary 8.00am – 8.30am 8.30 – 9.00am 9.00am – 9.05am 09.05 – 9.15am 9.15am – 9.30am | OPENING OF CONFERENCE Welcome with creative way to bless the conference Arrival and Registration Tea and networking Welcome by MC Mr Paddy Sipho Nhlapo and house rules of the conference Keynote address by ED of Queerwell Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe and introductions of the secretariat and conference team Queerwell making mental health accessible in the LGBTIAQ+ community |
| 09h30-09h45 | MEC Social Development; MEC Morakane Mosupyoe |
| Session 2 9.45am – 11.00am | THEME 1: DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Dr Lerato Galesitoe address the topic for an hour, followed by a panel discussion led by MC and Moderator Mr Paddy Nhlapo and then the floor is open to a Town Hall debate from the floor with speakers responding to questions – ensuring that youth have a voice. Speakers are encouraged to make use of film and images in presentations] |
| Session 3 11.00am – 12.30pm | THEME 2: RIGHTS – SUBSTANCE ABUSE Mr Itumeleng Mamabolo address the topic for an hour, followed by a panel discussion led by our MC and Moderator Mr Paddy Sipho Nhlapo and then the floor is open to a Town Hall debate from the floor with speakers responding to questions – ensuring that youth have a voice. Speakers are encouraged to make use of film and images in presentations] |
| 12.30pm to 1.00pm | LUNCH BREAK |
| 1.00pm –.30pm | THEME 2: RIGHTS – INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE Forum for the Empowerment of Women representative address the topic for an hour, followed by a panel discussion led by our MC and Moderator Mr Paddy Sipho Nhlapo and then the floor is open to a Town Hall debate from the floor with speakers responding to questions – ensuring that youth have a voice. Speakers are encouraged to make use of film and images in presentations] |
| Workshops Session 1 2.30pm – 4.00pm | WORKSHOP ON SELF LOVE WORKSHOPS RUNNING FOR 2 HOURS LED BY MISS IYANDA NYONI |
