Gender Equality

The Presidency, in accordance with its jurisdiction over the national gender programme, proposed that Cabinet adopt the policy framework prepared by the Office on the Status of Women. The policy framework was titled South Africa's National Policy Framework for Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality.

South Africa's definition of, and goals towards, achieving gender equality are guided by a vision of human rights which incorporates acceptance of equal and inalienable rights of all women and men.

A UCDP-led government will:

  • Realise the equality clause in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa;
  • Give access to employment to all women. Theoretically women currently have access to a broader scope of positions in the labour market. However, these new opportunities are accessible to a narrow pool of women who have had access to skills development, education and training;
  • Ensure equality to all mankind; and
  • Put in place a strong gender commission that will effectively implement gender equality policies. Women will be actively involved in the definition, design, development, implementation, and gender-impact evaluation of policies related to economic and social changes.