1. QUARTERLY REPORT 2 nd Quarter 2012/13 July – Sept 2012 BRANCH : Rights of Children and People with Disabilities UNIT: Children’s Rights and Responsibilities 12/12/2015 1

2. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE 2 To facilitate and coordinate the mainstream and advocacy of Children’s Rights considerations into Government’s policies and governance processes through the development and promotion of the National Plan of Action for Children and annual advocacy campaigns in partnership with government and other stakeholders. To coordinate and facilitate an integrated approach to the promotion of capacity building and institutional support to enable key stakeholders in the sector to participate and contribute more efficiently and effectively in mainstreaming and monitoring of children’s rights at all levels of government and civil society. To monitor, evaluate and report annually on the realization of children’s rights in line with the Constitution, national, continental and international obligations 12/12/2015

3. 3 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To mainstrea m Children’s Rights considerat ions into Governme nt’s Policies and Governan ce Processes National Plan of Action for Children (NPAC) developed Departmental reports Draft NPAC consulted with stakeholders Chief Director Achieved N/A 12/12/2015

4. 4 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To mainstre am Children’ s Rights consider ations into Governm ent’s Policies and Governa nce Processe s Integration of mainstreaming strategy into policies and governance processes facilitated Mainstreami ng strategy disseminate d to national departments Chief Director Partially AchievedThe CRR Mainstreamin g Strategy document was refined after the departmental strategy was finalised and presented to MANCO as a cluster document and awaiting approval The refined CRR document was consulted at the CRR machinery and inputs were provided to refine the document. Present the CRR mainstreaming document to MANCO after the approval cluster document. solicit approval of the CRR document and distribute to the departments 12/12/2015

5. 5 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/outp ut 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To mainstre am Children’ s Rights consider ations into Governm ent’s Policies and Governa nce Processe s Sanitary Dignity Programme coordinated National Integrated Strategy for Sanitary Dignity Program me approved Chief Director Partially achieved Concept document available. A visit was undertaken on the 20 th July with other stakeholder's (IDC, DTI and DWCPD) to Cape Town on a study tour relating to the production of Sanitary Towels and Nappies. Two Companies were visited (AC Productions and V&G products). Report compiled to provide feasibility information on engaging women in the production, distribution and disposal of sanitary towels. Awaiting approval for the Intersectoral integrated dialogue Planning is unfolding for an Intersectoral dialogue to get the national status of the programme, enrich the concept document and develop the integrated strategy (Q3 Memo compiled for a intersectional dialogue to be held on the 26 October 2012 12/12/2015

6. 6 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/outp ut 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To mainstre am Children’ s Rights consider ations into Governm ent’s Policies and Governa nce Processe s Sanitary Dignity Programme coordinated National Integrated Strategy for Sanitary Dignity Program me approved Chief Director CRR, WEGE, IR and Water AID are planning to launch the project addressing menstrual hygiene on the 19/11/2012.

7. 7 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/outpu t 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To mainstrea m Children’ s Rights considera tions into Governm ent’s Policies and Governan ce Processe s Number of Social Campaigns coordinated 2 Social Campaigns Concept Documents and Campaign Plan for Universal Access to Education and Child and Maternal Mortality Reduction finalised Chief DirectorAchievedN/A 12/12/2015

8. 8 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/outpu t 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Respons ible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variance s (partially or not achieved ) Proposed Corrective Actions To mainstre am Children’ s Rights consider ations into Governm ent’s Policies and Governa nce Processe s Child participation and self advocacy strengthened Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament co- convened in partnership with NMCF Chief Director Achieved Prepared a Memo with the Concept document regarding the National Children’s Day Celebration that is planned for 3 rd November 2012. The recommendation is that this year the National Children’s Day be hosted by Limpopo. N/A 12/12/2015

9. 9 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/outpu t 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsibl e Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variance s (partially or not achieved ) Proposed Corrective Actions To mainstre am Children’ s Rights consider ations into Governm ent’s Policies and Governa nce Processe s Child participation and self advocacy strengthened Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament co- convened in partnership with NMCF One Children’s Parliament concept Document developed and approved Chief Director Achieved Developed the National Children’s Day Concept document taking place in November 2012 Additionally the unit participated in the planning for the international Day of the Girl child which is to take place on the 11/10/2012 N/A

10. 10 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To Monitor and Evaluate the Mainstreami ng of Children’s Rights Considerati ons into Government Policies and Governance Processes Comprehensiv e children’s rights M+E Strategy developed Draft M&E Strategy with sector departments refined Chief Director: M+E Achieved N/A Indicators for ECD reviewed and monitored Existing ECD indicators reviewed Chief Director: M+E Achieved N/A. 12/12/2015

11. 11 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To Monitor and Evaluate the Mainstreami ng of Children’s Rights Consideratio ns into Government Policies and Governance Processes UNCRC 2013 periodic country report, ACRWC report and Optional Protocols reports finalised Draft reports refined CD:CRR: M&E Partially Achieved Optional protocols not finalised Lack of adequate human resources Department of defence has not submitted the Optional Protocol on Children involved in Armed Conflict Insufficient inputs received from government departments on the Optional protocol on the Sale, prostitution and Pornography of Children. The draft protocol will be drafted during next two weeks. Follow-up letter sent by Minister to Minister of defence. Include matter of poor responses and quality of information in report to clusters 12/12/2015

12. 12 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To Monitor and Evaluate the Mainstreami ng of Children’s Rights Consideratio ns into Government Policies and Governance Processes Indicators for monitoring violence against children developed Indicators on violence against children included in M&E strategy CD:CRR: M&E Achieved N/A.N/A One comprehensive report on Progressive Realisation of Children’s Rights compiled NoneCD:CRR: M&E N/A 12/12/2015

13. 13 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To provide an integrated approach for institutional support and capacity building for the realization of children’s rights into government policy and programmes, civil society and the private sector Machineries convened Joint machineries convened DirectorAchieved CRR and Joint Machinery was convened on 26-27 September 2012 N/A Strategy for mainstreaming children considerations in integrated public service delivery coordinated Capacity Building of national and provincial departments coordinated DirectorNot AchievedThe Framework had to be aligned to the consultation processes of the NPAC to reflect on issues of capacity development and training In the process of finalising the Capacity Building Framework which is linked to the NPAC Envisaged to conduct Capacity Building at National and Provincial level during the third quarter Child Friendly Cities/ Communities initiatives for realisation of children’s rights facilitated and coordinated in three municipalities Child Friendly Cities/Communit ies Model implemented coordinated in one municipality DirectorPartially Achieved Engaged with COGTA, City of Tshwane and the German Development Bank towards the implementation of the Soshanguve Project Still awaiting finalisation of the Terms of Reference with German Development Bank so as to implement Child Friendly Model at identified Municipality, i.e. City of Tshwane. Limited human resources Finalisation of the Terms of Reference envisaged in the Third Quarter 12/12/2015

14. 14 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress (Achieved, Partially Achieved or Not Achieved) Reason for Variances (partially or not achieved) Proposed Corrective Actions To provide an integrated approach for institutional support and capacity building for the realization of children’s rights into government policy and programme s, civil society and the private sector Institutional Framework Developed Draft Institutional Framework consulted provincially DirectorAchievedN/A 12/12/2015

15. 15 MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS KPIQ2 Target AchievedProgress Information National Plan of Action for Children (NPAC) developed Departmental reports Draft NPAC consulted with stakeholders The NPAC was consulted at different clusters as well as the working committees The NPAC was also presented at the Children’s Rights machinery ( 03-05 Sep)and at the Joint Machinery on the 26/09/2012 and inputs provided to the document. The NPAC was also presented at the DEVCOM cluster on 20/09/2012The child friendly NPAC draft document is being developed and will be consulted in the next quarter NPAC was also consulted in the nine provinces and inputs were provided Number of Social Campaigns coordinated 2 Social Campaigns Concept Documents and Campaign Plan for Universal Access to Education and Child and Maternal Mortality Reduction finalised Strategy has been developed to advocate for promotion and protection of Rights of Children with Disabilities. Developed the concept document on Access to education campaign and submitted for approval The Unit is part of the IMC on Violence against Children and Women and contributed in the development of the strategy to deal with Violence against children.

16. 12/12/201516 MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS KPIQ2 Target Achieved Progress Information Number of Social Campaigns coordinated 2 Social Campaigns Concept Documents and Campaign Plan for Universal Access to Education and Child and Maternal Mortality Reduction finalised Successfully facilitated the BHP Billiton- Path launch where the importance of the ECD services in the first 1000 days in the child’s life was highlighted. The importance of joint partnership regarding ECD( DSD, DoH, DBE, provinces and private business) was highlighted focusing on maternal health, child mortality and ECD services. Child participation and self advocacy strengthened Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament co-convened in partnership with NMCF Successfully hosted the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament in collaboration with Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and the Mpumalanga Legislature on the 14 July 2012 at Mpumalanga Legislature. Comprehensive children’s rights M+E Strategy developed Draft M&E Strategy with sector departments refined Children’s sector draft M&E Framework completed and consulted with Departments, Provinces and Municipalities during the National Children’s Rights machinery held on 03-05 September 2012. M&E expert workshop conducted on 10-11 September

17. 12/12/201517 MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS KPIQ2 Target AchievedProgress Information Indicators for ECD reviewed and monitored Existing ECD indicators reviewed Reviewed ECD Indicators Departments and resource persons consulted on children’s rights and well being indicators on 10-11 September 2012. Draft national set of indicators ready for verification and validation. Participated in the DPME National Steering Committee. to develop draft implementation plan at workshop on 26 September UNCRC 2013 periodic country report, ACRWC report and Optional Protocols reports finalised Draft reports refined Consulted the 2013 UNCRC report with National Departments and civil society at the Child Care and Protection Forum held by DSD on 26 -27 July 2012 Consultations on the 2013 UNCRC report were conducted in all nine Provinces during July – September 2012. Provincial Departments, Municipalities and civil society participated. Consultation on the draft Optional Protocol on Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography during national children’s rights machinery held on 03-04 September 2012 Compiled report to the Human Rights Council with special focus on Sex Tourism Involving Children and deposited it with DIRCO Compiled report to African Union on Africa Fit for Children and deposited with DIRCO Draft UNCRC report finalised

18. 12/12/201518 MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS KPIQ2 Target Achieved Progress Information Indicators for monitoring violence against children developed Indicators on violence against children included in M&E strategy Provide input and participated in the GBV Forum on DIFID/UN project plan Included child protection indicators in M&E framework and consulted at consultative workshop. Reviewed violence study document& provided inputs to drafter Machineries convened Joint machineries convened CRR and Joint Machinery was convened on 26-27 September 2012 Institutional Framework Developed Draft Institutional Framework consulted provincially The Framework was consulted at the sector specific machinery and the joint machinery.

19. 12/12/201519 TARGETS NOT ACHIEVED Q1 KPIQ1 TargetProgress Information/corrective action Integration of mainstreaming strategy into policies and governance processes facilitated Mainstreaming strategy approved The developed Children’s Rights Mainstreaming Strategy was adapted in line with the departmental strategy and was consulted at the CRR machinery. Approval will be fast tracked during the third quarter. Indicators for ECD reviewed and monitored Report on existing integrated ECD plan analysed The workshop on 25 September 2012 developed the draft implementation. The ECD indicators has been reviewed and included in the M & E indicators framework UNCRC 2013 periodic country report, ACRWWC report and Optional Protocols reports finalised Consultations with national departments conducted Consultations took place during the national children’s machinery that took place on 3-5 September 2012 Indicators for Monitoring violence against children developed National Study on Violence against children including child murders/killings completed Study in progress due on 30 October 2012. Child Protection indicators /violence included in the M & E Framework

20. 12/12/201520 TARGETS NOT ACHIEVED Q1 KPIQ1 TargetProgress Information/corrective action Machineries convened National Children’s rights machinery convened The National Children’s Rights Machinery was moved to the second Quarter (3-5 September 2012) due to the Child Protection activities during the 1 st quarter. Strategy for mainstreaming children’s considerations in integrated public service delivery coordinated Capacity Building framework for mainstreaming of children consideration into all government programmes finalised The Capacity building was delayed due to further NPAC consultations to solicit more input. The capacity building will take place during the third quarter. Child Friendly Cities/Communitie s initiative facilitated and coordinated in three municipalities Child Friendly Cities/Communities Model implemented and coordinated in one municipality The implementation was delayed due to further engagements with the City of Tshwane, COGTA and the German Development Bank. This will be finalised in the fourth quarter. Institutional Framework developed Draft Institutional framework consulted nationally The consultation national could not happen due to the delayed national children’s rights machinery. Instead, the framework was consulted at the national machinery that took place on 3-5 September 2012

21. 12/12/201521 Budget Report Item2Budget ExpenditureBalance Goods and Services Travel Fees Catering Newspaper Accommodation Car Rental Air Transport Transport (SMS) Road Transport Daily Allowance Venue and Facilities Promotional Material - R702 050 R6 600 R344 355 R185 752 R398 656 R72 914 R177 655 R63 132 R992 850 R235 000 R 154 052 R11 600 R6 108 R20 878 R35 290 R267 879 R2 142 R127 532 R893 R655631 R16 842 - R713 650 R492 R365 233 R150 462 R130 777 R75 056 R50 123 R64 025 R337 219 R218 158

22. 12/12/201522 Item2Budget ExpenditureBalance Goods and Services Cell Contract Stationary Computer Consumable Cutlery and Crockery R83 781 R47000 - R2000 R 11 069 R13 162 R24 890 R1 724.85 R72 712 R33 838 - R275.15 Tto Total exp for Goods and Service R1 222 160.85 Budget Report

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