09:00:00 - 10:30:00 CET
What does effective male allyship look like—across continents and cultures?
Join us for a powerful and practical conversation on how men are stepping up as allies and co-creators of gender equity in Australia, Asia, and Africa—and what Europe can learn from their success stories.
Hosted by EWMD, this 90-minute online event brings together an exceptional global panel of leaders—women and men—who are breaking down barriers, rethinking leadership, and activating meaningful change by engaging men as allies in their regions and beyond.
This is not just an event for women. It’s for men who want to be part of the solution, and for all leaders—regardless of gender—who believe in shared responsibility, open dialogue, and accountability for sustainable progress.
Whether you’re already on your allyship journey or just curious to learn more, this session will inspire, equip, and challenge you to think about how to create greater impact.
Speakers & Bios
Professor Michael Flood (Australia)
Professor Michael Flood is an internationally recognised researcher on men, masculinities, gender equality, and violence prevention. He has made significant contributions to scholarship and practice on engaging men in preventing violence against women and building gender equality. He is the author of Engaging Men and Boys in Violence Prevention (2019), co-author of Masculinity and Violent Extremism (2022) and Young Men’s Online Lives (2025), and lead editor of Engaging Men in Building Gender Equality (2015) and The International Encyclopedia of Men and Masculinities (2007). He is also an advocate and educator.
Gloria Tabi (Australia)
Gloria Tabi is an author, researcher, hair justice advocate and workplace inclusion shaper. Recipient of the 2024 Legendary Award (African Australians NSW) and the 2022 Social Justice Award (Nelson Mandela Day Australia), she is known for shaping conversations at the intersection of race, identity, and culture. In her groundbreaking book ENOUGH, Gloria weaves memoir with manifesto, courage with conviction, offering a path to healing for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy. Her leadership is heart-driven, her message uncompromising, and her impact lasting.
Brian Henderson (Hong Kong)
Brian Henderson is the Founder of Whole Business Wellness Limited, MoveMEN!, and Co-Founding Chair of Male Allies. He serves as Board Member & Secretary of The Women’s Foundation, member of the Young Allies Steering Group, and Board Adviser to the YAMA Foundation.
Brian founded Whole Business Wellness in 2020 to help companies build thriving, inclusive cultures by equipping leaders with the skills to create safe and healthy workplaces. A former Chief Operating Officer at Baker McKenzie and Linklaters, he has since created free mental health peer support groups, a global peer leaders’ network, and MoveMEN!—a community for men to explore vulnerability and support each other through life’s ups and downs.
Recognised by the InsideOut LeaderBoard (2021) for mental health advocacy and as a finalist in the Community Business Creating Social Impact in Asia Awards (2024), Brian continues to shape allyship and inclusion. He has lived and worked across London, Paris, and Hong Kong, holds an MBA from Cranfield University, is a qualified lawyer, a yoga and meditation teacher, and an accredited Mental Health First Aider.
Tebello Mokhema (South Africa)
President, Female Wave of Change. Bio coming soon.
Mangiza Phiri (Nigeria)
Regional Director, Engie Energy Access. Bio coming soon.
Ebere Akadiri (Nigeria / Netherlands)
Founder, Rise & Lead Women. Bio coming soon.
(More detailed bios will follow.)
Moderation & Welcome
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Moderator: Robert Baker, global male allyship expert and Founder of Potentia Talent Consulting
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Opening & Closing: Nadine Nembach, Co-President of EWMD
Why Attend?
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Learn from real-life examples of successful allyship from other parts of the world
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Explore what works—and what doesn’t—when engaging men in gender equity
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Reflect on what Europe can learn and apply now
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Connect with professionals committed to allyship and inclusive leadership
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Join a safe and constructive space for honest, action-focused dialogue
The session will be recorded (with permission) and shared to broaden reach.
Do join us for this conversation—and invite your team, especially men. Sustainable change requires allyship, and we need to work together to make it happen.
Online via Zoom
| 8/10/2025 |    |
