An Instagram Live with Prof. Tawana Kupe
At Lessons Conversation, we believe meaningful change happens when communities open up and share new perspectives. This August, we’re bringing you a powerful dialogue on mobilizing men for women’s empowerment — a subject at the very heart of creating lasting equality.
DETAILS
Date: Friday, 29th August 2025
Time: 19:00 CAT
Platform: Instagram Live @LessonsCon
The Conversation
This episode will feature a candid exchange between Nthanda Manduwi, author of Feminine Silence, and Prof. Tawana Kupe, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Pretoria.
Together, they’ll reflect on the role of men in dismantling harmful norms and advancing women’s rights — exploring why gender equality cannot be achieved without men being active allies and participants. From global movements to local community action, they’ll unpack strategies, barriers, and stories of progress.
Why This Matters
The live conversation sits at the intersection of Feminine Silence and the global #StopTheCount campaign — amplifying the urgent call to end gender-based violence and create systems where women and girls can thrive.
This is more than an event. It’s a chance to listen, learn, and join a global dialogue on how we can all move forward together.
👉 Save the date. Join the conversation. Be part of the movement.
Stop the Count: Equality Now
An African country sets the legal age of marriage at 18. Cause for celebration, right? But with a quiet clause, many add: “except in cases of customary or religious law.”
And just like that—thousands of girls become legal exceptions. These exceptions have devastating consequences: Early pregnancies, school dropout and lifelong trauma. A law with loopholesis not a law. It’s a permission slip for abuse. Leave our children alone!
To the governments of Africa, we demand:
- A hard legal floor of 18—no exceptions
- Strong enforcement of the continent wide legal human rights instruments that has provisions on protecting women and girls – the Maputo Protocol
- Education and protection for every girl
Because protection delayed is protection denied. In partnership with Equality Now, UN Women, and the European Union Commission, we’re demanding justice and accountability from the government. The government must act on its promises. Join us in sending an email to our national assembly representatives demanding answers.
Visit The Stop The Count Campaign page to get the automated email and apply pressure. Reshare on your accounts and spread theword. They break their promises,we break their servers.
#StopTheCount #StopTheViolence #EndChildMarriage
