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Lodge a gender
related complaint with CGE

Gender discrimination is the act of treating an individual unjustly or unequally on the basis of their gender. It encompasses a variety of issues, such as sexual harassment, restricted access to education, employment, and healthcare. Complaints can be lodged in different ways.
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Lodge a complaint

One of the CGE's functions and powers, as outlined in section 11 of the CGGE Act 39 of 1996, is that the CGE shall investigate any gender-related issues of its own accord or on receipt of a complaint.

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Welcome to the Commission for Gender Equality Website

Established in terms of Section 187 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa in order to promote respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality.

The CGE shall advance promote and protect gender equality in South Africa through undertaking research, public education, policy development, legislative initiatives, effective monitoring and litigation.

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Sometimes abuse is when the rules are changed to suit one person over another, Pastor Abegail shares her story. Come along and hear her story in this installment of VELA, as we break the silence against GBV.
A survivor's story: PS. ABEGAIL
Annah Jonas is a survivor of rape by a person she and her community trusted to care for her. Come along to hear her story in this instalment of VELA - breaking the silence against gender-based violence.
A survivor's story: ANNAH JONAS
Dr Reneilwe suffered physical abuse from her fiancé, fueled by jealousy and rage. Come along to hear her story in this installment of VELA, a campaign produced to raise awareness of gender-based violence, and to encourage the public to break the silence and report cases of abuse.
A survivor's story on VELA: Dr RENEILWE's Story
Meisie is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who experienced gender-based violence based on her sexuality. Follow along as she shares her story. Vela is a campaign that seeks to raise awareness on GBV and to encourage the public to report abuse.
A survivor's story on VELA: MEISI's Story
Pontsho is a gender-based violence (GBV) survivor who was left with scars. Watch as she shares her story of healing and accessing justice. Vela is a campaign that seeks to raise awareness on GBV and to call on the public to break the silence and report abuse.
A survivor's story on VELA: PONTSHO's story
Follow us on this journey on VELA, where we hear from GBV survivors. Report gender discrimination and abuse.
A survivor's story on VELA: NOKUTHULA
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