Nina Benjamin

Walking Alongside: A practice to transform unequal power relations

An LRS facilitator reflects on her work with Africa’s science granting councils to promote gender transformation in science, technology and innovation.

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Building a campaign to recognise and value the work of Volunteer Food Handlers

Articles, Power Up / Nina Benjamin

The workers who cook meals for millions of learners across the country are classified as volunteers and paid a stipend. Recruiting workers as volunteers has become another way of pushing women into unrecognised and low-paid work.

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A trade union approach to addressing gender-based violence in health settings

Articles / Nina Benjamin

In a society that does not value the work of caring, unions can lead social action initiatives to reduce violence in health facilities by drawing a direct relationship between the devaluing of the reproductive work of healthcare workers and the rising levels of GBV in the health system.

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Finding a support system at work: My experience as a lesbian worker in the retail sector

Articles / Nina Benjamin

“I came out at home and then I came out at work,” says Sanna Patricia Sekaule (49), whose story illustrates the importance of family support and acceptance, and bringing your whole self to the workplace.

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A facilitator’s reflection on old methods and new lessons for ending school-related gender-based violence in Africa

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Nina Benjamin, LRS Gender Equality Programme Leader, takes stock of her role supporting teacher trade unions in sub-Saharan Africa to create safe schools.

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A tribute to care workers on International Workers Day

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Let’s acknowledge, value and celebrate the paid and unpaid care work of women across the globe.

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The head, heart and hands of worker education today

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We come into the learning process as full people with our thinking and critical reflection, feelings and emotions and our readiness to engage in action.

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The Issue of Dignity in Health Facilities in South Africa

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The key infrastructure challenges for community health care workers in South Africa who form part of the Ward Based Primary Health Outreach Teams.

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What will it take to build LGBT inclusive workplaces in South Africa?

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers continue to experience discrimination, harassment and violence. How grave is the issue in South Africa? Learn more…

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Walking Alongside: A practice to transform unequal power relations

Building a campaign to recognise and value the work of Volunteer Food Handlers

A trade union approach to addressing gender-based violence in health settings

Finding a support system at work: My experience as a lesbian worker in the retail sector

A tribute to care workers on International Workers Day

The head, heart and hands of worker education today

The Issue of Dignity in Health Facilities in South Africa

What will it take to build LGBT inclusive workplaces in South Africa?

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