1. Parliamentary Presentation Strategic Plan and APP 2014/2015
29 July 2013

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Strategic Plan Overview
Annual Performance Plan 2014/2015
Highlights of Activities to be undertaken
Highlights of Audited Activities 2013/2014
Q & A

3. OVERVIEW STRATPLAN
Over the past several years the Commission has made a concerted effort to ensure that its plans remain relevant and responsive to challenges that emerge as far as gender equality is concerned. The strategic objectives which were previously published, remain unchanged. The Commission aligns its plans to the National Treasury’s prescribed framework on strategic plans, and its legislated mandate.

4. How does the CGE’s strategic plan relate to the National Agenda?
Gender Rights Violations
Constitution and Legislative Framework
International obligations
NSP, MTSF, Growth and Development
Gender
Inequality
Political, Cultural, Economic
and Social Landscape
MTSF –Medium Term Expenditure Frame work; a guide to planning , allocating resources etc it outlines strategic priorities National Strat Plan
Strategic Plan of the CGE

5. Watchdog – Chapter 9’s e.g. CGE
The Constitution of the Republic of SA – The separation of powers, checks and balances
The Executive
The Judiciary
Parliament
There shall be a separation of powers between the legislature, executive and judiciary, with appropriate checks and balances to ensure accountability, responsiveness and openness. With the advent of democracy human rights culture was made a cornerstone of the new constitutional dispensation and wide range of sets of human rights was inscribed in the Bill of Rights
Watchdog – Chapter 9’s e.g. CGE

6. CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE
The Constitution of SA created an independent Commission for Gender Equality to deal specifically with promotion of gender equality and to advise and make recommendations relating to gender equality and status of women.
Section 181 read with section 187 of the Constitution establishes the Commission for Gender Equality.
In terms of section 187 CGE must promote respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality

7. FUNCTIONS PRESCRIBED BY NATIONAL LEGISLATION
Commission for Gender Equality Act 39 of 1996 (As Amended)
Monitor and evaluate public and private entities
Granted powers of subpoena, search and seizure
Investigate complaints, mediate, refer and litigate where needed
Research and advise Parliament on gender equality matters
Conduct public education and awareness on gender equality
Collaborate with civil society and advocate on gender equality matters
Monitor compliance with regional & international conventions
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 Constitution further affirms that the Commission must have powers and functions as regulated by National Legislation

8. CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE
Monitor compliance to Regional & International Conventions
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

9. 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
Inform and educate the public
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

10. COMMISSIONERS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES
Governance Oversight Committees by
Commissioners
Legal and Complaints
Research and Education
Strategic Planning, Annual Report and M&E
Human Resources
Audit Committee
Finance
Information Technology and Communications
Good Governance
The Thematic areas house the different strategic objectives 10

11. SECTION 6 FOCAL AREAS
The Commission has further established one Section Six Committee that will focus on the following areas to inform programmes:-
Women substantive equality
Women’s economic empowerment
National gender machinery
Gender equality and health
Gender-based violence
Gender, culture, religion and tradition

12. Organizational Structure
Functions
Reach and breadth
Three line functions
Legal services
Policy & Research
Public Education and Information
Support
Finance HR
ICT
Communications
Nine (9) Provincial offices
6 officials at each province
Provincial coordinator
2 x line function officers and interns
3 x support and administration staff
Head office
CEO
Support and Line functions
Total employees average 100 overall

13. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Strategic Objective 1
To ensure the creation and implementation of an enabling legislative framework that promotes the attainment of gender equality
Planned outcome: Continuous improvements in legislation and practices to advance gender equality

14. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Strategic Objective 2
To protect and promote gender equality by engaging with relevant stakeholders to educate and raise awareness on issues of gender equality, challenge patriarchal perceptions and stereotypes and take action against infringements of gender rights through the implementation of appropriate redress
Planned outcome: A society educated in constitutional rights to gender equality, to ensure transformative behaviour necessary to respect and uphold gender equality. To further ensure effective and efficient application of social justice for victims of gender violations

15. Strategic Objective 3 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
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 objects of the Commission
Planned outcome: Assessment of state compliance with regional and international commitments that promote gender equality with CGE recommendations tabled before parliament
Strategic Objective 4
To build an effective, efficient, visible and sustainable institution that will fulfil its constitutional mandate on gender equality

16. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1 SUB-STRATEGIES
To ensure the creation and implementation of an enabling legislative framework that promotes the attainment of gender equality.
1. To monitor and evaluate the promotion of gender equality and any relevant policies and practices of the public and private sector and report to Parliament
2. To initiate and review for the improvement of the legislative framework in all spheres of government that impact on priority areas of gender equality
3. To conduct periodic performance assessments of priority Ministries, State institutions, Government departments, political parties and the private sector, on the implementation of applicable legislation and policies that impact on gender equality
4. To evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the national justice facilities for gender discrimination
6. To convene direct dialogues with relevant policy makers at national and provincial level on recommendations to promote gender equality contained in research reports and research activities

17. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2 SUB-STRATEGIES
To protect and promote gender equality by engaging with relevant stakeholders to educate and raise awareness on issues of gender equality, challenge patriarchal perceptions and stereotypes and take action against infringements of gender rights through the implementation of appropriate redress.
1. To timeously investigate complaints of violations of gender rights and identify appropriate re­dress
2. To Initiate investigations of systemic violations of gender rights in the public and private sector and identify appropriate redress
3. To develop of a coordinated programme to promote equality
4. To initiate interventions for sustainable development and promotion of gender equality by addressing violations in the social cultural political economic security and human rights dimension
5. To collaborate with organs of state, civil society and other institutions for the effective development, protection, promotion and attainment of gender equality

18. 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

19. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4 SUB-STRATEGIES
To build an effective, efficient and sustainable institution that will fulfil its constitutional mandate on gender equality
1. To maintain optimal governance and oversight structures and policies between Commissioners and the Secretariate
2. To develop a financial management strategy that promotes effective, efficient and economic utilisation of resources as well as accountability
3. To develop and maintain an IT infrastructure that supports and promotes the organisational objectives of the CGE
4. To develop a comprehensive HR policies, procedures and practices
5. Implement an effective communications strategy and policy that promotes and enhances a positive public image of the CGE

20. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2014/2015
Strategic objective 1
Follow-up consultations with stakeholders on Gender Transformation hearings
Investigations on gender transformation at tertiary institutions and women empowerment and gender equality
Submissions on legislation before parliament
Assessment report on women’s representation in political parties
Assessment report on the effective functioning of the GBV Council
National Gender barometer report on the status of gender polices and practices in the public and private sector
Monitoring of courts( equality, domestic violence, sexual offenses and maintenance
Policy dialogues on the gender focal persons report and the gender barometer report

21. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2014/2015
Strategic objective 2
Investigation of gender related complaints
Conduct 108 legal clinics in all provinces to educate the public on gender rights and obligations; assist public in lodging complaints and to provide advice for complaints that can be quickly resolved
Systemic investigations (Sex work Investigation, Transformation within the Judiciary, Gender & Health)
Coordinated programme on forced marriages and early-child marriages
Conducts campaigns- national gender Summit, Women’s month, 16 days and GBV in schools
Use of community radio stations to disseminate gender equality education and information programmes
Engagements with Houses of Traditional leadership and religious Sector
Joint programmes with LGBTI communities and Chapter 9 institutions

22. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2014/2015
Strategic objective 3
Reports on CEDAW, Beijing Platform for Action and MDGs
Drafting of shadow reports
Developing report on the Africa Gender and Development Index
Material development on CEDAW and other instruments
Strategic objective 4
Inward looking

23. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2013/2014: HIGHLIGHTS
The targets for the year are more detailed in the Operational Plan
Report published on the effectiveness of Gender Focal Persons (GFPs) in government departments
National Gender Barometer Report on the status of gender policies and practices in the public and private sector
Report and findings on the Assessment of Women in Political Participation and Representation
Policy dialogues on Education, Victims Charter and Gender Barometer
Report on the Africa Gender Development Index (AGDI)
Various engagements with stakeholders such as DOL, EEC, including Launching of Red Card campaign on compliance of EE in govt and private sector
Conduct 108 Legal Clinics to generate complaints

24. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2013/2014: HIGHLIGHTS
The targets for the year are more detailed in the Operational Plan
GBV schools education programme during the Youth month
Women's Empowerment programme during the National Women’s Month
16 days of activism of No violence Against Women and Children campaign
Human rights and gender equality campaign
Engage with Religious and traditional leaders on gender equality issues
Target 54 community radio stations and undertake gender education
Joint coordinated programme conducted on LGBTI

25. The Funding environment and related concerns
The CGE funding for over 5 a year period has remained at the same level despite increased mandate and public expectation on the Commission to perform at higher levels e.g. PEPUDA ( No additional funding was ever granted)
Increases that were granted the Fiscus were mainly for inflation adjustments and no additional funding requests were positively responded to: Numerous applications made via the MTEF process by the Secretariat of the CGE without success ; this situation limits the Commission to deliver on its legislated mandate

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