PRESENTATION TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE WOMEN IN THE PRESIDENCY Annual Performance Plan 2017-2018

OVERVIEW Constitutional mandate, vision, mission Strategic Plan Framework informing the Commission’s Work Annual Performance Plan Highlight of activities Conclusion

CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE AND OBLIGATION Constitutional Mandate - S187(1) The Commission for Gender Equality must promote respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality. Additional Powers and Functions prescribed by National legislation S11 (1) of the CGE Act 39 of 1996 (As amended) Monitor Investigate Research Educate Lobby Advise Parliament and report on issues concerning gender equality Monitor compliance to Regional & International Conventions

CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE AND OBLIGATION Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of 2000 (PEPUDA) Assist complainants in instituting proceedings in the Equality Court Conduct investigations and make recommendations regarding persistent contraventions of PEPUDA The Bill of Rights in the Constitution enshrines the rights of all people to the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. The CGE’s obligation to strengthen constitutional democracy is the attainment of gender equality.

VISION AND MISSION Vision Mission A society free from all forms of gender oppression and inequality Mission →Monitor, evaluate and make recommendations on policies of the public and private sector → Information and educational programme →Evaluate and make recommendations on legislation affecting the status of women →Investigate, resolve and rectify gender issues →Collaborate with government and civil society →Monitor and report on international conventions

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES Governance Oversight Committees by Commissioners Legal and Complaints Research and Education Strategic Planning, Annual Report and M&E Human Resources Audit and Risk Finance Information Technology and Communications

STRATEGIC PLAN The CGE is in its 5th year of the Strategic Plan. The Vision, Mission and values have remained the same. The CGE will be embarking on the development of its new Strategic plan and Annual targets for the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2023 in the course of this financial year The approved structure has been amended in that a moratorium is placed on vacant positions in Head Office due to a reduced budget. An M&E system will be pursued this financial year, and hopes to have M&E tools developed and piloted to improve the quality of performance reporting. The CGE will also be pursuing the development of a knowledge management system ti improves its document management processes.

STRATEGIC PLAN A significant percentage of South Africa is rural and it should be acknowledged that the challenges faced by rural women are different if not harsher than those in urban areas. Patriarchy is in the centre of the experiences of women. The recognition women in the traditional sector continues to be a challenge in South Africa. Ensuring that women in the traditional sector, religious sector and rural communities are economically independent and have their own development activities including exposure will add value to the social upliftment and empowerment of women In this financial year the CGE will continue and enhance its programmes on engaging the traditional sector, religious sector and rural communities

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK INFORMING THE COMMISSIONS PROGRAMMES Traditionally, patriarchy has been associated with the state, family and household and as such inequalities between women and men This implies that it has been rooted in the both the private lives as well as the public lives of an individual in society. The CGE’s programmes are informed by a number of international conventions, regional protocols, National Development Plan and the Medium Term Strategic Framework  

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK INFORMING THE COMMISSIONS PROGRAMMES International Protocols and Charters – Once the country ratifies = Compliance and Obligation In 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was adopted by United Nations member states and South Africa became a signatory to it in 1993. South Africa then ratified this convention in 1995. This convention provides the basis for the realisation of equality between men and women through ensuring women’s equal access to opportunities in both political and public sphere. Articles one, two, three and eleven of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (United Nations, 1979) emphasize the elimination of all forms of discrimination to ensure that both men and women enjoy their fundamental human right and freedoms. The Convention furthermore obligates member states to ensure that gender equality is incorporated into their respective constitutions and national legislation.

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK INFORMING THE COMMISSIONS PROGRAMMES The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPFA) forms the basis for implementing gender mainstreaming across the public and private sector in the country. The Commission therefore views the BPFA as critical to the achievement of gender mainstreaming and gender equality hence its programmes are buttressed on the principles outlined in the BPFA The Millennium Development Goals(MDGs) and its indicators which emanated from the BPFA have been concluded and have been replaced by the seventeen (17) Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) and 169 targets. These are more structured and providing clearer indicators, have been adopted internationally, regionally and nationally. Goal 5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls) is now a stand- alone goal and it is imperative for the Commission to pursue this goal through its programmes.

SDG Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls - targets 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere 5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation   5.3 Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation 5.4 Recognize and value unpaid and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate 5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life

SDG Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls - targets 5.6 Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences   5.7 Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws 5.8 Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women 5.9 Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK INFORMING THE COMMISSIONS PROGRAMMES - AU Agenda 2063 AU Agenda 2063 is viewed as a logical continuation of recent developments with renewed and invigorated efforts to catalyze development and strengthen African integration and unity. It aims to build upon the achievements and draw lessons from earlier strategic planning efforts at the regional and sub-regional levels, including the Lagos Plan of Action, the Abuja Treaty and the NEPAD, to address new and emerging issues in the continent over the short, medium and long-term. Agenda 2063’s guiding principle is continuity of actions, drawing appropriate lessons, building upon what has worked in the past; and in brief making every effort to consolidate and strengthen development. Participation and inclusion of all stakeholders in the conception, design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of Agenda 2063 is one of the building blocks of Agenda 2063 success.

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK INFORMING THE COMMISSIONS PROGRAMMES - AU Agenda 2063 In giving effect to the implementation of Agenda 2063, the Commission will engage with stakeholders that are involved in the AU and SADC processes when the need arises. This will enhance awareness, ownership and knowledge of Agenda 2063 objectives and purpose and strengthen collective commitments to realizing its goals. Thus Agenda 2063 aims to be fully participatory and be owned by all the continents’ stakeholders, with the full engagement of women and youth in particular, to rekindle the spirit of working together toward collective prosperity and common destiny under a united and strong Africa. Agenda 2063 will put in place a results-based approach with concrete targets that are measurable and can be tracked and monitored.

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK INFORMING THE COMMISSION’S PROGRAMMES - UN Resolution 1325 UN Resolution 1325 acknowledged the changing nature of warfare, in which civilians are increasingly targeted, and women continue to be excluded from participation in peace processes. It also acknowledges that the experiences of men and women are different in conflict and therefore strategies need to be developed towards ensuring peacebuilding which focuses on inclusivity, transparency, and sustainability. The solution also calls for greater participation of women at all levels of decision-making in mechanisms for the prevention, management and resolution of conflict, in peace negotiations, as soldiers, police officers and civilians.

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK INFORMING THE COMMISSIONS PROGRAMMES - NDP The South African National Development Plan (NDP) has been adopted by Cabinet and forms the basis for government’s future policy making, putting the South African society on a healthier development path towards 2030. This document is therefore taken very seriously as a policy driver. The NDP provides the framework for achieving the radical socio-economic agenda set out in the governing party’s election manifesto. It recognises the need for a capable and developmental state, a thriving business sector and strong civil society institutions with shared and complementary responsibilities. It identifies decent work, education and the capacity of the state as particularly important priorities. It also highlights the need to improve the quality of administration of many government activities. The NDP notes the weakness in how government institutions function thereby constraining the state to pursue its development objectives.

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK INFORMING THE COMMISSIONS PROGRAMMES - NDP The plan identifies the primary problem as weakness in capacity which has lead to weaknesses in performance and it further makes proposals for addressing the problem including the development of managerial skills. The 2014-2019 electoral mandate focuses on the following priorities in the context of the NDP: 1.Radical economic transformation, rapid economic growth and job creation 2. Rural development, land and agrarian reform and food security 3. Ensuring access to adequate human settlements and quality basic services 4. Improving the quality of and expanding access to education and training 5. Ensuring quality health care and social security for all citizens 6. Fighting corruption and crime 7. Contributing to a better Africa and a better world 8. Social cohesion and nation building.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3 SUB-STRATEGIES To monitor state compliance with regional and international conventions, covenants and charters which have been acceded to or ratified by the Republic, relating to the object of the Commission for Gender Equality 1. To conduct annual reviews and audits of state compliance with obligations under the conventions, covenants and charters and to report an a regular basis to Parliament and the Office of the Speaker of Parliament 2. To interact with and report to national, regional and international bodies on state compliance with conventions, covenants and charters acceded to or ratified and to make recommendations for improvements

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Strategic objective 1 APP 2017/18 Two Follow up consultative meetings on the 2016/17 Employment Equity report and implementation of recommendations. Gender transformation hearing of universities- UFS. UJ and Stellenbosch Report on the Status of Gender Policies and Practices in institutions using gender barometer Submissions on legislation Strategic objective 1

Strategic objective 1 APP 2017/18 Assessment report on women’s representation and women’s decision making in the traditional sector Consolidated research report on women in correctional facilities Evaluation report on monitoring of courts Dialogues with HOD forums on a national level (based on research studies conducted in previous financial year and integrated with key CGE campaigns) Strategic objective 1

Strategic objective 2 APP 2017/18 continued… 900 of complaints received and attended to 135 Outreach, advocacy and legal clinics conducted in Provinces Systemic investigations: Mining sector; Gender transformation of judiciary, Decriminalisation of sex work; Maternal health Strategic objective 2

Strategic objective 2 APP 2017/18 continued… Develop simplified resource pack on SDG 1, 2, 3,4 and 5 Conduct 9 Gender mainstreaming workshops -Implement coordinated education programme on gender mainstreaming with targeted stakeholders (municipalities) Develop a legal resource book on gender equality legislation To use public media platforms to disseminate gender equality education and information –72 media slots Stakeholder engagements and Intervention programmes on gender violations initiated with traditional leadership and religious sector 36 stakeholder engagements held on gender issues in provinces with targeted stakeholders Strategic objective 2

Strategic objective 3 APP 2017/18 continued… Assessment reports on regional protocols and charters – AU Agenda 2063 (localising the SDG’s), Protocol on the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. Consultative meetings with stakeholders on findings and recommendations of the Report on Africa Gender Development Index (AGDI) Consultative meetings with stakeholders on international and regional instruments Engagements with stakeholders on CGE attendance at international and regional events Strategic objective 3

Strategic objective 4 APP 2017/18 continued… Review Policies as per implementation plan Review Commissioner’s Handbook Clean audit report from the AGSA (follow-up and tracking of audit issue from the past period and performing strategic & operational risk assessment and treatment plans) Develop Knowledge management strategy and plan Develop and finalise M&E tools Efficient Management of resources towards an effective service delivery ( spending within budget and sound financial position) Strategic objective 4

Strategic objective 4 APP 2017/18 continued… 80% of resolutions to reported IT incidents Develop and design ICT improvement plan (maintenance) Implementation of HR strategy 16 media releases on CGE programmes and campaigns One training Plan implemented Strategic objective 4

Strategic objective 4 APP 2017/18 continued… Media releases linked to programmed work of CGE Opinion Pieces linked to programmed work of the CGE Development of fact sheets for all CGE programmes Manage media and communication partnerships Manage Communication Campaign – 4 comprehensive campaigns (one woman; one hectare of land) Branding of public spaces Strategic objective 4

CONCLUSION The CGE believes in creating synergies with likeminded institutions. In the premise, the CGE seeks to work hand in hand with Traditional leadership and the religious sector in order to eradicate gender discrimination within our communities.

HAVE A GENDER RELATED COMPLAINT ???? Thank you for your time HAVE A GENDER RELATED COMPLAINT ???? REPORT IT TO 0800 007 709 Twitter Handle @CGEinfo