by IAM | May 6, 2024 | Reflections, Sharing the mic
Finding liberation in cultural identity Thirty years into a democratic South Africa, the expansion of the African (Black) middle class is clear evidence that Africans have made progress towards achieving basic human rights; including access to housing, improved...
by IAM | Apr 30, 2024 | Academic partnerships, Reflections
During April, IAM held our annual workshop with Master students in the Gender, Health, and Religion programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. This incubator aims to create a space for critical, embodied reflection around the complexity and intersectionality of...
by IAM | Mar 25, 2024 | Academic partnerships, Reflections
IAM once again bore witness to how transformational a constructive, intentional engagement with ‘space’ can be during our annual engagement with the Gender Unit Conference and the Master of Divinity Students at the Faculty of Theology, Stellenbosch University. Master...
by IAM | Feb 15, 2024 | Reflections
On Monday 12 February IAM celebrated an intimate evening of storytelling at Suzie’s Coffee Shop in Kuils River to mark Pride Month in Cape Town. Our “Queer Expressions” event brought together clergy and other faith leaders to share personal narratives, while...
by IAM | Feb 13, 2024 | Faith Partnerships, Reflections
February marks Pride Month in Cape Town, which offers an opportunity for organisations and churches across the world, to demonstrate allyship to LGBTIQ+ people. Allyship refers to the practice of being in solidarity with those that are marginalised, excluded, or...
by IAM | Jan 23, 2024 | Reflections
If you’ve met Reverend Michelle Boonzaaier, you’ll agree that one of the first things you noticed about her is her affectionate smile and affirming gaze. Spending a little more time in her company would have revealed to you that she is exactly as she presents on the...