Intersectionality
15-16 June 2021
The first in the series of roundtable discussions happened at the IPPF donor meeting 15-16 June 2021. You can watch the thought-provoking discussion below. It inspired a heartfelt conversation among our donors and partners.
The term ‘intersectionality’ is a concept developed by Professor Kimberle Crenshaw in 1989. It gained traction in the aftermath of George Floyd, as conversations on racism were bought violently to the fore. Exclusion and prejudice against individuals with overlapping identities means opportunities are limited; and the spaces to engage in are silently, and discreetly diminished or even non-existent. This remains an issue in our sector; as we too struggle to align our principles and practice. What does all this mean for how we walk our talk? What could we do better? How do we do better?
Roundtable Members
- Kate Gilmore (Moderator): IPPF Board Chair (Australia)
- Bassey Nyambi: PPFA Director Global Partnerships (USA)
- Mona Eltahawy: Freelance Journalist (Canada / Egypt)
- Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng: UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health (South Africa)