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Men as allies in the fight for women's empowerment | Part 2 - The role of humility

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Men as allies in the fight for women's empowerment | Part 2 - The role of humility

In our latest "Men as allies in the fight for women's empowerment" conversation, Director Nadeem Mahomed, Director and Practice Head, Chris Charter and Senior Associate, Gift Kaba explore the importance of humility in advancing women’s empowerment.

22 Aug 2025 10:28 Minutes Video

True allyship goes beyond targets and symbolic gestures it requires reflection, listening, and the courage to question our own privileges and biases. Humility creates space for inclusivity, respect, and equality, ensuring that empowerment is not a zero-sum game, but a shared journey towards fairness.

Watch Part 2 of the series as we unpack how humility shapes meaningful allyship.

If you missed Part 1, you may watch it here

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