1. Presentation of NGM and PGM Structure as per the National Policy Framework Civil Society Meeting 18 th July 2007

2. History of Gender Structures in South Africa During negotiations leading up to the first democratic elections women across various political divides realised that they had been marginalised. They realised that they had to work together across ideological, class and racial divides for their voices to be heard.

3. Women’s National Coalition 1992 Umbrella body Represented 90 South African women’s non-governmental organisations.

4. Mandate To collate and present women’s demands to negotiators.

5. Approach Conducted nation wide participatory research campaign on the demands of women. February 1994 WNC adopted the “Women’s Charter for Effective Equality” Presented to political leaders negotiating the new Constitution.

6. The Women’s Charter Formed basis of many progressive provisions for gender in the new Constitution Regarded as the single most important expression of women’s aspirations. The Campaign provided a key focus to the women’s movement The concept of the national gender machinery was fought for and developed by the WNC.

7. Definition of NGM Structures which are put in place by the state to take responsibility for monitoring and changing conditions (or lack thereof) of women’s lives and for removing the factors that continue women’s position of subordination.

8. Purpose To create a political, economic, legislative and judicial environment that enables women to enjoy, exercise and defend all their economic, social and political rights on an equal basis with men. The various structures of the national machinery are meant to be a channel for women’s voices in braking down institutionalised deafness. (Parliament, 2002: Women and Lawmaking)

9. GOVERNMENTPARLIAMENT INDEPENDENT BODIES CIVIL SOCIETY THE PRESIDENCYJMC ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND STATUS OF WOMEN CONSTITUTIONAL COURT THE OTHER COURTS NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS OFFICE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Located in the Office of the Presidency PARLIAMENTARY WOMEN’S CAUCUS COMMISSION ON GENDER EQUALITY Independent body with a national office and 9 provincial offices RELIGIOUS BODIES PROVINCIAL OFFICES ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Located in the Office of the Premier STEERING COMMITTEE TO WOMEN’S CAUCUS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CONTRALESA GENDER UNITS IN NATIONAL & PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS PROVINCIAL WOMEN’S CAUCUS SALAW COMMISSION GENDER UNITS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT UNIT PUBLIC PROTECTOR CABINETLAND RESTITUTION COMMISSION NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS BASED IN PROVINCES TRUTH COMMISSION YOUTH COMMISSION INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION STRUCTURE AND COMPONENTS OF THE NATIONAL GENDER MACHINERY

10. HOW THE NGM FUNCTIONED AND CURRENT STATUS Met once every second month. Government, parliament, civil society and Independent Bodies were invited. NGOs were invited to attend but had to pay for their own travel arrangements No resolution was taken as to whether the NGM would cover the cost for NGOs to attend from other provinces and this resulted in attendance mainly from Gauteng. Discussions were not focused on strategic issues but rather activities concerning Women’s Month and 16 Days. 20 to 50 people attend meetings, primarily from the government sector. NOSW took logistical and coordination responsibility as well as that of sustaining the NGM structure. CURRENT STATUS NOSW is functioning First Strat Plan to be held on 22-24 July 2007 NGM to be held after Strat Plan Further information, contact Pheladi Bopape (Deputy Director: NOSW), tel: 012-300-5494 email: pheladi@po.gov.za

11. STRUCTURE AND COMPONENTS OF THE PROVINCIAL GENDER MACHINERY GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENTPARLIAMENT INDEPENDENT BODIES CIVIL SOCIETY THE PREMIERS OFFICEPARLIAMENTARY WOMEN’S CAUCUS 2005: Partnership with OSW in Working Committee 2005: Caucus & CGE lobbied to Speaker for establishment as SC 2007: SC status approved COMMISSION ON GENDER EQUALITY 2005: Partnership with OSW in Working Committee NGOS (include religious, land business and trade union sector) 23 May 07: civil society meeting 20 June 07: civil society meeting 18 July 07: civil society meeting DEPT: PREMIER, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL DIALOGUE 2005: Initiated the formation of a Working Committee 2005: appointment of facilitator, Pethu Serote, to assist in strengthening process (ended in 2006) STANDING COMMITTEE August 2007: Initiate contact with the SC to inform of PGM processes PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PUBLIC PROTECTOR LAND RESTITUTION COMMISSION YOUTH COMMISSION INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION Meeting to be held on 26 th July 07 to inform of NGPF, strengthening processes, participation in PGM PROVINCIAL GENDER FOCAL POINTS working session to clarify NGPF, roles and responsibilities, challenges buy in & support of PGM Aug 07: Initiate contact with the GFPs to inform of PGM processes SALGA 2005: CGE & Dept Premier contacted SALGA to strategise on integrating local gov into PGM SALGA commitment to participate in PGM process and structure, esp LG consultations LOCAL GOVERNMENT GENDER STRUCTURES & CIVIL SOCIETY July 2006: meeting with municipalities to structure way forward in including LG in PGM 2006: Consultations with DM’s 2007: Ongoing consultations, steered by the DM

12. Conclusion Thank you