S3 E1:Binaries and Boxes

<p>In conversation with Dr Mzikazi Nduna</p> <p>In this episode Dr Mzikazi Nduna is in conversation with Thiruna Naidoo from the <a href='https://www.chr.up.ac.za/units/sogiesc-unit'>SOGIESC Unit</a> of the <a href='https://www.chr.up.ac.za/'>Centre for Human Rights</a>, discussing gender binaries and boxes. Dr Nduna explains what sexuality and gender binaries are and goes on to give recommendations on how to rethink sexualities,  gender identities and expressions in a manner that respects human rights. The conversation illustrates how human rights norms often enforce gender binaries and essentialise discourses on gender issues. In light of the high number of recorded cases of gender- based violence in South Africa and other parts of the world,  she advocates for gender-based violence activists to include the LGBTIQ+ community in the conversation.</p> <p>Dr Mzikazi Nduna is an esteemed South African with affiliations to a variety of academic and civil society organisations, movements and initiatives. Dr Mzikazi Nduna is an author, educator, a researcher, a trainer and a scholar with a strong ethic of community engagement with science. She has 25 years of work experience that spans teaching in two public high schools, peer education and training in various communities in South Africa, researcher and technical support in local, regional and international collaborations. She currently works as an associate professor at the University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Mzikazi Nduna’s work is underpinned by a philosophy to bridge the gap between science and practice. This has earned her recognition and awards. Dr Mzikazi Nduna contributes to the human rights sector and in particular to the LGBTIQ+ sector through her involvement in boards of organisations such as <a href='https://www.genderdynamix.org.za/'>GenderDynamix</a>, and <a href='http://www.iranti-org.co.za/about.html#board'>IRANTI</a>. She also serves the South African government and civil society through her appointment to various task teams: she is currently a me