I AM ME Summit calls South Africa to embrace true inclusion
With a theme rooted in disruption and dignity, the summit brought together young voices, thought leaders, and changemakers, all committed to building a society where authenticity is not only welcomed, but sacred. It was a space that asked hard questions, honoured vulnerability, and created room for every identity, especially those long pushed to the margins.
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From mental health to global LGBTQI+ rights, intersectional justice to community healing, the summit tackled the layered realities of inequality. It didn't shy away from pain or past failures, but instead, used them as fuel to imagine a better, braver future.
In a world often quick to judge or silence, I AM ME was a reminder that real change begins when we choose to listen, to care, and to show up, not just as allies, but as co-conspirators in the fight for justice.
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