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This paper examines the significance of high-level advocacy in promoting women's rights globally.

May 24, 2026Open Access

The importance of high-level advocacy for women's rights: an HSRC expert represents South Africa at the Women 20 Summit in Indonesia

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This paper examines the significance of high-level advocacy in promoting women's rights globally.
Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller represented South Africa at the Women 20 Summit in Indonesia.
Engaged in debates alongside diplomats, politicians, and activists from various cultures.
Emphasized the need for evidence-based arguments in advocating for women's rights.
Highlights the necessity of scholarly voices in international discussions on women's rights.
Showcases the impact of diverse cultural perspectives on debates about women's rights.
Underlines the challenges faced by advocates in presenting evidence at international forums.

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In July, Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller, divisional executive of the HSRC's Developmental, Capable and Ethical State division, represented South Africa at the Women 20 Summit in Indonesia. In most cases, the country representatives debating women's rights at these summits are diplomats and politicians, but a few countries do send scholars and activists. Also, due to the vastly different cultural, religious and social backgrounds of the participants, the resulting debates are not for the faint-hearted. You need to bring evidence to the table if you want your suggestions to be taken seriously, says Bohler-Muller, who spoke to Antoinette Oosthuizen about advocating for women's rights at international forums.

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