CGE ANNUAL REPORT

2022/23 ANNUAL REPORT

Name of Commissioner

Strategic Outcomes

Quarter 2 Activity Report

Strategic Outcome 1: To ensure the creation and implementation of an enabling legislative framework that promotes the attainment of Gender Equality.

SAPS Launch and Planning Meetings. Report was titled “Call to action”. - “A call to Action” report gives a glimpse of some of the issues at the Thuthuzela Care Centres and Police Stations. 66 Police Stations and various Thuthuzela Care Centres were visited. The CGE played an oversight role, henceforth monitoring what’s happening on the ground. This was informed by the lack of justice for victims and survivors of gender-based violence (CGE). 12 July 2022 [Launch Date], 04 July 2022, 07 July 2022, 08 July 2022 11 July 2022. Way Forward / Recommendations: - This report seeks to find tangible solutions based on the recommendations made. The recommendations would be followed through by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in order to ensure implementation with the view that the mindset would change. Consultative Meeting on Decriminalisation of Sex-work In South Africa – SAMRC/PHRU – 11 and 14 July 2022: - Consultative meetings held with various stakeholders and engagements held during quarter. Way Forward / Recommendations: - Report to be presented in plenary on the Section 6 recommendations. Women Economic Empowerment Meeting – 05 September 2022: - CGE seeks to outline the status quo of women in variety of sectors with the intention of outlining strategies and policy amendments necessary. Way Forward / Recommendations: - Position CGE in economic discourse on economy and make factual and evidence-based recommendations. De Beers Women’s Day Webinar – 11 August 2022 - Webinar (Planning meetings and prior to actual event). On 1 August 2022 had a planning meeting to outline expectations.

N. Moleko

Strategic Outcome 2: To promote and protect gender equality through public awareness, education, investigation, and litigation.

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