21st -22nd April 2010 – Southern Sun Hotel Grayston-Sandton
SYNOPSIS
".women feel just as men feel; they need exercise for their faculties and a fi eld for their efforts as much as their brothers do; they suffer from too rigid a restraint, too absolute a stagnation..; and it is narrow-minded in their more privileged fellow-creatures to say that they ought to confine themselves to making puddings and knitting stockings, to playing on the piano and embroidering bags.
It is thoughtless to condemn them, if they seek to do more or learn more than custom has pronounced necessary for their sex" Charlotte Bronte in Jane Eyre, It's a new world, the dawn of a new era- no longer are you seen as the least in society- no longer are you discriminated against or seen to be less significant or incapable. You have taken your rightful place amongst the lords of the land. As a woman, you have come through thick and thin, faced all odds- and showed the world that th ere exists a place for both Men and Women to provide purposeful leadership, vision and direction - to lead, to govern!
You have with your assertiveness and persuasive spirit - change our world, made it a better place. You have proven that you are strong, determined and capable.
Have you reached the peak of your achievements? Is there more to you than we have seen? Do you still face the same discrimination that once held you back? As a woman, do you still bear the burden to prove yourself so emphatically? To what extent can we say that we have achieved equality for women- to lead, to govern? Have you fully taken your rightful place in the decision making structures of our society? What more do we have to do to achieve this goal? This conference amongst others, seeks to measure the progress and impact of women leaders in Africa - be it in the corporate world or political world; to take account of the success so far and define innovative solutions moving forward.
The time is now for all women to make their presence known in society, create their own opportunities- to lead, to govern! This is a vision that must be achieved now!!
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
Solidarity through networking with award-winning women occupying leadership positions in various spheres of the society and economy:
. Elaborate and systematic plans of implementing affinity groups and empowerment programmes that enhance self-esteem and personal productivity
. Alliances that creates a level field of operations with male counterparts
. Winning strategies of becoming integral pieces in the workforce puzzle
. Hope and encouragement to women serving in, or aspiring to, decision-making positions
. Potential to become valuable leaders
. Dealing with stereotypes and conflicting demands of womanhood and leadership
. Violation of women representation in policy reform and change
. Case studies and panel discussions
TO REQUEST A BROCHURE PLEASE CONTACT: Sasha Pillay, Marketing Manager- (T) 011 326 0331/(F) 011 326 0354/(E)sashap@amabhubesi .com