Vashna Jagarnath
Vashna Jagarnath is a curriculum developer, pan-African specialist, historian, and trade union educator known for her work in the office of the general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa. Her advocacy focuses on the intersection of trauma and social justice, particularly addressing the long-lasting effects of childhood abuse and the systemic issues that perpetuate cycles of exploitation. Jagarnath emphasizes the importance of community and solidarity in the healing process, aiming to empower others to break the silence surrounding abuse and to reclaim their narratives.
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Vashna Jagarnath is a historian, political risk and diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant.
Bombing Iran is bombing memory – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-06-24
Vashna Jagarnath is a historian and political analyst who is mentioned in the context of discussing Ngũgĩ's impact.
A writer who refused to bow – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-29
Vashna Jagarnath is a historian and political analyst who focuses on South Asian issues.
India, Pakistan and the theatre of nationalist violence – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-12
Vashna Jagarnath is a historian, political risk and DEI consultant, labour expert, pan-African and South Asian political analyst and curriculum specialist.
From the maypole to the picket line – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-01
Vashna Jagarnath is a historian, political risk and DEI consultant, labour expert, pan-African and South Asian political analyst and curriculum specialist.
The God Edition | Stoicism, status and the elite illusion of virtue – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-20
Vashna Jagarnath is a historian and political risk consultant involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Tariffs, power and the myths of free trade – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
Vashna Jagarnath is a historian and political risk consultant.
Tariffs, power and the myths of free trade – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-15
Vashna Jagarnath is a historian, labour consultant and Pan-African and South Asian socio-political specialist.
Trump, the spectacle and the politics of chaos – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-17
Vashna Jagarnath is a curriculum developer, pan-African specialist, historian and trade union educator who works in the office of the general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa.
The ongoing trauma of carrying the wound of childhood abuse – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-19