🌍 What makes an institution truly strong—and who gets to decide?

In this thought-provoking episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller—a leading legal scholar, governance expert, and advocate for gender equality and human rights.

As Divisional Executive at South Africa’s Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), an admitted advocate of the High Court of South Africa, and head of delegation for Women20, Professor Bohler-Muller brings decades of experience at the intersection of law, governance, and social justice.

Together, they explore:
⚖️ The meaning of strong institutions—and why people matter more than structures
🌱 Ubuntu & ethics of care: African values shaping governance and justice
👩‍⚖️ How gender equality strengthens institutions and societies
📊 Turning research into social impact through evidence-based policymaking
🌍 Global South perspectives in international diplomacy
💡 Climate governance & the just transition for inclusive futures

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Women, Care Work & Financial Vulnerability
01:55 Guest Introduction – Prof. Narnia Bohler-Muller
04:48 Human Rights, Ethics & Integrity in Governance
10:17 Strong Institutions vs. Weak Leadership
17:35 Ubuntu & Democracy in African Governance
21:26 Gender Equality, Human Rights & Global Negotiations
26:29 Priorities for Women20: Climate Justice & Care Economy
30:40 Closing Reflections

✨ About Our Guest: Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller is Divisional Executive for the Developmental, Capable, and Ethical State (DCES) at HSRC. She has represented South Africa in forums including Women20, BRICS, and the Indian Ocean Rim Association. Her work bridges law, ethics, governance, and gender equality, advancing inclusive democracies worldwide.

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