The first episode of our new KTWhat?! podcast features KTJ principal, Dr. Glenn Moodie in conversation with KTJ Alumni, Nadiah Hanim Abdul Latif, discussing International Women's Day and gender equality.

Dr. Glenn studied BA and MA in Classics at the University of Otago and moved to the United Kingdom in 1998 to undertake a Ph.D. in ancient Greek tragedy at the University of Bristol. He started his career at Clifton College in Bristol, before becoming Head of Classics at Uppingham School and onto Wycombe Abbey School as the Deputy Head of Academics.  In 2014 he took up the post of Headmaster of Truro High School in Cornwall – the far south-western corner of the UK. 2018 brought Dr. Glenn to Malaysia as he became the principal of Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ).

Nadiah Hanim is an alumnus, who graduated from KTJ upon completing her A' levels in the year 1999 and went on to study law at the University of Bristol. She is passionate about issues relating to sustainability, business and human rights, youth enablement, child rights, protection and development, and access to disability resources. 

Tune in as they talk about the following key areas: -
1. History and importance of International Women's Day.
2. Significance of the #ChooseToChallenge theme.
3. Areas of concern.
4. Change leaders.
     i. The Barefoot college
    ii. Radio Nisaa : Giving voice to Palestinian women
   iii. HODI : Breaking the silence
    iv. Soroptimist
     v. Athena Empowers
5. Period poverty
6. Success and challenges
7. Gender equality: Next steps