By Susan Tolmay The Group of 20 (G20) is touted as being a group of global powerhouses. Comprising 19 sovereign states and two economic blocs (European Union and African Union) – it is in fact a group of 21. Collectively, G20 members represent around 85% of global GDP, over 75% of international trade and about two-thirds […]
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By Susan Tolmay In a time of escalating conflict, rising nationalism, and increasing assaults on women’s and LGBTQI rights, it is absolutely essential to seize every opportunity to drive a bold, progressive agenda that prioritises people and planet over profit and self-interest. The G20 is one such moment. The G20 Leaders’ Summit takes place this
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From 18 to 22 August 2025, I had the profound honor of participating in the Civil Society Forum hosted by the Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (SAf-CNGO) in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Though I missed last year’s convening, walking into this year’s forum felt right, purposeful, and divinely designed. The timing could not have been more
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