National policy framework for Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality 2000
The Presidency
This framework outlines South Africa’s vision for achieving gender equality across all sectors. It promotes the full development of women’s potential, mainstreams gender in government policies and programs, and establishes institutional mechanisms for accountability. The policy is grounded in constitutional principles of non-sexism and human dignity, and it addresses intersectional inequalities related to race, class, disability, and sexuality. It also sets out strategies for intersectoral coordination, monitoring, and transformation of gender relations in public and private spheres
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National policy framework for Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality 2000 Current Version
September 2025
This framework outlines South Africa’s vision for achieving gender equality across all sectors. It promotes the full development of women’s potential, mainstreams gender in government policies and programs, and establishes institutional mechanisms for accountability. The policy is grounded in constitutional principles of non-sexism and human dignity, and it addresses intersectional inequalities related to race, class, disability, and sexuality. It also sets out strategies for intersectoral coordination, monitoring, and transformation of gender relations in public and private spheres
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