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In South Africa, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom supports pioneering empirical research projects, publications and roundtable discussions that provide an alternative platform for debate and the free exchange of ideas. These activities address the social and economic challenges facing South Africa as it continues to develop. They aim to offer practical policy recommendations and solutions.Well-researched studies and recommendations strengthen public awareness of issues concerning South Africa’s political and economic development. An important part of the Foundation's work focuses on collaboration with the Democratic Alliance (DA) - South Africa's liberal voice.
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We ask, how can women better reach their goals in society, politics or at work? Penda Ndao is a project manager at the African Agency for Trade and Development (2ACD). On a political level, she is the national secretary for the National Female Youth of her party. She is also a member of the national secretariat of her party and a member of the communication unit. In her #FemaleForward profile, Penda says she told herself that she wanted to change the status quo in her country. To do this, she needed to be politically active. She currently holds a masters degree in Audit and Management Control and a masters degree in Financial Institution Management with Banking option. In this series we feature 15 female politicians who are participants of the Africa Liberal Network’s Women’s Empowerment Programme for 2021. The programme trains female politicians from ALN member parties to develop knowledge and skills in order to win candidate nominations and upcoming elections, or to be elected to internal party leadership positions. The programme also aims to dismantle barriers to women’s political participation and selection as candidates. #FemaleForward https://www.freiheit.org/sub-saharan-africa/focus/female-forward
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Is enough being done socially in your country to cater for minority rights such as the right to self-identify? Welcome to the sixth broadcast of Check Your Freedom, a new mini TV series that airs on Mindset Learn (Mindset is a 24/7 channels on DStv SA 319, DStv Africa, Open View HD, and Star Sat). Gugu Radebe, Tinashe Goko and Rudo Mudzingwa join host Thando Xaba to discuss the issue of self-identity. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/mZRAp6mmgCc You too are also invited to take part in the programme discussions and by taking up the Check Your Freedom quiz to find out how liberal you are: www.checkyourfreedom.tv Check Your Freedom. Do the QUIZ!
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As a campaigner for women’s rights and press freedom, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in sub-Saharan Africa has in the past few years increased support for various initiatives around increasing gender equality in the newsroom and how women are portrayed in African media. FNF Africa is partnering with the Graça Machel Trust’s Women in Media Network for a series of strategy and planning workshops focusing on enhancing and growing the footprint of women in media. The WIMN has 34 members from at least 15 countries in Africa.
