How Institutions Are Addressing Gender Gaps 

Research demonstrates gender gaps in education enrolment, employment outcomes, and salaries, post-graduation. Higher education institutions are increasingly aware that they need to account for the impact of gender differences on student adjustment, performance, and success.

In this webinar, you will gain insights into:

• Insights on gender gaps in education and employment
• Gender-based challenges faced by students
• What education institutions can do to close this gender gap
• Initiatives implemented by Private and Public Institutions

Our panel of higher education experts will share practical information and global examples to support institutions that want to improve the employability of both genders.

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Paulette Naidoo is the Director for Student Counselling in the Student Affairs Department at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT). Dr Naidoo’s areas of professional interest include gender-based response and prevention strategies in the higher education context, negotiating the first-year transition to university, and personal and professional identity, amongst others. Dr Naidoo’s most recent achievement has been the establishment of a Gender Forum for staff at the MUT, in collaboration with Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, DVC: Research & Innovation.
• Verusha Maharaj is the Managing Director at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business and a member of Honoris United Universities. She participates in the UN Women’s Unstereotype Alliance and plays a key role in Honoris’ network-wide efforts towards Gender Equity. Her current role combines her passion for marketing & advertising with her desire to close the skills & diversity gap within the next generation of creative talent.

The webinar will be moderated by Amy Refaat, IFC’s Senior Private Sector Specialist.

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