Naledi Joyi

Naledi is a gender officer at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. Her work focuses on gender dynamics within communities affected by violence. Her research interests include Gender studies, diversity equity and inclusion, human security, women peace and security, and the effects of hegemonic masculinity in African communities. Naledi is responsible for organisational collaboration, gender mainstreaming, and support for all programs at CSVR. Her responsibilities include participating in developing and implementing CSVR's gender strategy at national, continental, and international levels. Supporting the implementation of the gender strategy through policy making and implementation, capacity building and technical support, and raising public awareness. Contributing to maintaining partnerships and network building/social mobilisation. Providing capacity building for gender mainstreaming at national, continental, and international levels.

Naledi holds a master's degree in Critical Diversity Studies. She holds an Honors in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts double major in Psychology and Media Studies. Before joining the civil society, Naledi worked as a research assistant at Wits Psychology Department, Wits Health Consortium, and the Chicago School of Psychology.