This year, the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, mark woman’s month with a special celebratory event to acknowledge the invaluable contributions made by women over the decade.

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Graça Machel, President of the Foundation for Community Development of South Africa and internationally renowned advocate for women and children’s rights; Mary Robison, the first female President of Ireland (1990-1997) and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002); and Brigalia Bam, former Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission, will form part of a panel discussion.

They will, amongst other themes, highlight the moments that changed their lives and engage with 200 top women followed by a special lunch. Invited guests, amongst others include: Elinor Sisulu, writer and human rights activist; Yvonne Chaka Chaka, South African contemporary singer; Joan Joffe, current CEO at Joffe Associates and Lead Director at Datacentrix and former General Manager Marketing, Corporate Affairs at Vodacom; and Dorothy Masuka, renowned South African jazz singer.

This event is scheduled for the Tuesday, 07, August 201