Accelerating the path to gender equality
Gender inequality is a key challenge of our time. How can we accelerate progress - and how does doing this benefit us all?
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Gender equality is one of the UN's sustainable development goals, but in 2022 the World Economic Forum estimated it will take 132 years for us to reach full gender parity at the current rate of change. If we want to realise the benefits of a gender equal society in our lifetimes we need to accelerate progress.
But what actually works to reduce gender bias and inequality?
This the key question Tamara asks and answers. And along the way you'll learn about
The psychology of gender bias
The compounding effect of intersectionality
Why we all win in a gender equal society
Practical, everyday actions that are proven to reduce gender bias
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Tamara Makoni is a natural storyteller who captivates and motivates audiences with well-crafted, targeted content. She works extensively on the topics of leadership, inclusion and cross-cultural collaboration as a speaker, facilitator and strategic advisor. After 10+ years in technology and global programme management, including 7 years at Deloitte, Tamara founded Kazuri Consulting to focus on helping leaders empower cross-cultural teams and achieve strategic objectives. Her passion stems from a childhood spent across three continents, and has been deepened through international travel, study and leading projects with stakeholders in 30+ countries.
Tamara's experience includes:
Delivering keynote speeches on inclusive leadership and cross-cultural collaboration at global conferences
Facilitating DEI strategy workshops with senior corporate leaders
Giving guest lectures at Vlerick Business School, Tilburg University and other top institutions
Having her work featured by the World Economic Forum and several publications
In 2024, she was named a top voice to follow in DEI by EU Insider, and in 2025 she published 'Women, Intersectionality & Europe' - a book about identity and inclusive community-building in society today.
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