CGE ANNUAL REPORT

2022/23 ANNUAL REPORT

Name of Commissioner

Strategic Objectives (SOs) 1-4 Progress Report

Strategic Objective One: To ensure thecreation and implementation of an enablinglegislative framework that promotes the attainment of Gender Equality.

Commissioner Mazibuko

On the 8 th June 2022, participated as panel member and delivered presentation on the ‘’An assessment of SA’s Gender Responsive Planningand Budgeting, Monitoring Evaluation and Auditing Framework (GRPBMEA) as requested by event host. Part of and participated in a focus group with a small group of advocateswith disabilities from across Africa on the issue of gender inclusion and disability rights spaces. This was held virtually on the 12 May 2022. On the 25 th May, participated at the commemoration of the Organisationof Africa Unity (OAU) establishment in 1963, wherein Africa became a pioneer in being the first continent to focus on continental unity and to encourage nation building through unity and freedom from oppression. Raising awareness on albinism, social ills and teenage pregnancy and facilitated community dialogues on these. From the 14- 24 June participated in the discussions on the NAP and theformation of an Albinism Sector central body that will be able to represent persons with albinism in South Africa. Also discussed issues pertaining to Albinism month and albinism awareness. Panel member discussing the importance of inclusion and raising awareness on the importance thereof, including the use of languagetowards people with disabilities. Form the 2 nd – 5 th May, led the delegation of Commissioners and staffwho were deployed by office the Chairperson to conduct oversight monitoring visits to the flood disaster areas in KwaZulu Natal. Participated in the Portfolio Committee oversight to evaluate and assess the Commission and implementation of mandate. Included visit to a shelter in the North-West and a police station in Hammanskraal in April. Met PEI at H/O to discuss the inclusion of people with disabilities and theelderly people into the work and focus of the Commission. Establish the state and progress of reasonable accommodation on 2 June 2022.

Strategic Objective Two: To promote andprotect gender equality through

public awareness, education, investigation, and litigation.

Strategic Objective Three: To monitor and evaluate issues that undermine thepromotion and attainment of gender equality. Strategic Objective Four: To build organisational capacity and ensure that the operations of the organisation have an impact on society

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