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Breaking barriers: tackling mental health stigma and expanding access to care in South Africa

Mental health remains one of the most under-addressed health challenges in South Africa, especially among Black and rural women. Despite growing awareness campaigns, mental illness continues to be heavily stigmatized, with far-reaching implications for individuals, families, workplaces, and communities. As the insurance sector increasingly aligns with holistic wellness goals, there is a timely opportunity to

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How women can break barriers in insurance – and boost the bottom line

About two years after the release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, the sentiment that, ‘women can be anything’, although depicted in an imaginary world, rings just as true. However, reality still often falls short, as a lack of representation in senior roles can make it challenging for women to envision themselves in diverse career paths,

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GWII – IIG Women’s Day Event

Women’s Day is coming! SAVE THE DATE for an unforgettable celebration of women in insurance! Join Gauteng Women In Insurance and the Insurance Institute of Gauteng on 7 August at The Polo Room, Inanda Club, Sandton, as we honour and celebrate women in insurance. DATE: 7 August TIME: 14:00 – 18:00 VENUE: The Polo Room

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