1. Parliamentary Presentation Strategic Plan and APP 2013/2014
5June 2013

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Strategic Plan Overview
Unaudited Highlights for achievements for FY 2012/13
APP 2013/2014
Highlights of Activities to be undertaken

3. OVERVIEW STRATPLAN
The Commission is now in the its 3rd year of the Strategic Plan. The Vision, Mission and values have remained the same The Approved structure has been improved with an additional position to be located in the Chairperson’s office ( Manager in the Chairperson’s office) For this current year the Commission will be focusing on M & E approach rather than focusing on performance driven approach. An M& E framework will be put in place to ensure impact assessment occurs

4. CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE
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
Monitor
Investigate
Research
Educate
Lobby
Advise Parliament and report on issues concerning
gender equality

5. 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

6. CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATION
The Bill of Rights in the Constitution enshrines the rights of all people to the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom; and the State must respect, protect, promote and fulfil these rights.
The CGE’s obligation to strengthen constitutional democracy is the attainment of gender equality

7. 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 programmes
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

8. COMMISSIONERS New Commissioners appointed
Confirmation of Strategic Objectives
Review and prioritisation of Annual Performance Plan
Monitoring enhanced to promote effective implementation
Improve visibility of CGE

9. THE UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND INEQUALITY OF THE FEMALE GENDER IN SA REMAINS
female unemployment
female poverty
female rural population
gender-based violence
female illiteracy
teenage pregnancy
female HIV/Aids infection
higher levels of income poverty, illiteracy and unemployment; unequal access to land, financial services and agricultural extension services; extensive gender-based violence; vulnerability to HIV infection and burden of caring for those living with AIDS; inadequate access to basic services such as sanitation, water and electricity; discrimination in the workplace

10. WEAKNESSES REMAIN IN Implementation of enabling policy
Gender responsive budgeting
Gender Mainstreaming
Establishment of normative and policy framework for gender equality
Gender differences in decision making and employment
Impact of globalization on gender discrimination
Use of social networks as agents of change
Bringing gender equality into formal institutions and policies
Then adjust list to read: Significant failures in implementation of enabling legislation and policy provisions; inadequate coordination of and funding for measures to address gender inequality and GBV; failure to ensure gender mainstreaming of policy and implementation; lack of gender responsive budgeting; inadequate measures to locate accountability for gender transformation at leadership levels, anchored in performance management; inadequate measures to transform patriarchal and conservative responses by officials, further deepening inequality and discrimination; inadequate measure to work with community stakeholders to bring about shift in mindsets, attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate inequality and abuse

11. CHALLENGES TO GENDER EQUALITY REMAIN IN
50/50 legislative processes
Impact of services on gender; water, land
Elimination of traditional gender-based discriminatory practices
Elimination of gender-based violence

12. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Strategic Objective 1
To ensure the creation and implementation of an enabling legislative framework that promotes the attainment of gender equality
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

13. 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
Strategic Objective 4
To build an effective, efficient, visible and sustainable institution that will fulfil its constitutional mandate on gender equality

14. COMMISSIONERS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES
Governance Oversight Committees by
Commissioners
Legal and Complaints
Research and Education
Strategic Planning, Annual Report and M&E
Human Resources
Audit
Finance
Information Technology and Communications
Good Governance
The Thematic areas house the different strategic objectives 14

15. SECTION 6 COMMITTEE
The Commission has further established one Section Six Committee that will focus on the following areas to inform programmes:-
Economic Empowerment
Gender Equality and Substantive equality of women
National Gender Machinery
Gender Equality and Health
Gender Based Violence
Culture, Religion and Tradition

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
5. Replaced with Sub-strategy 6
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
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
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.
3. To initiate the development of a coordinated programme to eliminate gender discrimination

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 create a well-defined governance structure for effective oversight by the Commissioners over the Chief Executive Officer, with clear roles, responsibilities and a delegation framework
2. To develop a financial management strategy that consistently delivers an unqualified audit
3. To develop and maintain an IT infrastructure that supports the organisational objectives of the CGE
4. To develop a comprehensive HR Strategy that aspires to address all HR related matters in a coordinated fashion
5. To develop a long term funding model for the CGE that includes funding from the National treasury and donor agencies
6. To develop a coherent communications strategy that promotes a positive public image of the CGE

20. ACHIEVEMENTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2012-2013
Overall 75% of targets of total planned targets were achieved. It must be noted that this is not an audited percentage at this stage.
Research
The department has finalised a number of research reports that have informed some of the activities that will be focused on in the new financial year:
Monitoring and Evaluation of the Victims Charter
Gender Barometer
Monitoring and Evaluation of the 365 days programme to eliminate violence against women and child abuse
Policy Dialogues
The outcomes for these reports will form a basis of some of the planned engagements for the current financial year

21. ACHIEVEMENTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2012-2013
Legal
Employment Equity Hearings (gender transformation in the workplace) and reports
Parliamentary Submissions on legislation
Litigation
Complaints management
Court monitoring
Monitoring compliance with international instruments- BFA, CEDAW, SADC Protocol, AU Protocol
Outreach strategy to increase the number of complaints and extend CGE services to rural communities
CGE Complaints Hotline
Public Education and Information
Hosted dialogue with different stakeholders on Sex Work – basis that informed the current Position adopted by the Commission
MOUs for Outreach and Partnerships
Human Rights and Gender Equality calendar Activities
Communication strategy – significant increase in media coverage

22. ACHIEVEMENTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2012-2013
Nature of Complaint GP LP WC MP NW FS
KZN EC NC
TOTAL
Gender Discrimination 3 6 12 5 35
Domestic Violence 1 2 4 21
Maintenance 10 13 7 9 43
Divorce 22
Custody & access
Estate 14 30
Gender Based Violence 23
Sexual Harassment
Labour 31 41
Unlawful Eviction
Claim for Restitution
Tradition/ culture
Others 16 15 17 97
Total 44 26 76 48 27 39 55
341

23. ACHIEVEMENTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2012-2013
The provinces with the highest incidents of gender violations are
Free State,
Mpumalanga,
Northern Cape,
Kwa-Zulu Natal, and
Eastern Cape

24. ACHIEVEMENTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2012-2013
In addition to cases opened for complaints received, there is a high number of matters that are addressed telephonically and via on-site consultations and interactions
CONSULTATIONS
1st qtr
2nd qtr
3rd qtr
4th qtr
TOTAL
Gauteng 6 41 22 17 86
Limpopo 28 32 43
103
Western Cape 9 1 11
Mpumalanga 5 10 15
North West 4 2
Free State 14 8 48
Kwazulu- Natal 3 7
Eastern Cape 18 20 25 81
Northern Cape 12 46
122
114
108
390

25. 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
AGDI
Various engagements with stakeholders such as DOL, EEC, including Launching of Red Card campaign on compliance of EE in govt 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
Conduct 108 Legal Clinics to generate complaints

26. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2013/2014: HIGHLIGHTS
Public Education and Information will be holding coordinated programmes to promote gender equality which will focus on
GBV schools education programme during the Youth month
Women's Empowerment programme during the National Women’s Month
16 days
Human rights and gender equality
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
Engagement with SALGA on gender mainstreaming at Local sphere
50/50 engagements with different political parties
GBV at tertiary institutions – policy research intiative

27. The Funding environment and related concerns
The CGE funding for over 5 a year period 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 made)
Increases that were ever made by 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

28. DANKIE SIYABONGA THANK YOU
KEA LEBOHA
DANKIE SIYABONGA THANK YOU