DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT
116 OF 1998
The purpose of the Domestic Violence Act is to afford victims of domestic violence, maximum protection from abuse…
WORRYING STATE OF SHELTERS
IN SOUTH AFRICA
More needs to be done to improve shelters for GBV survivors and children.
During hearings and investigation into state of shelters in South Africa, the Commission for Gender Equality found that many shelters in provinces are inadequately resourced.
Welcome to the Commission for Gender Equality
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.
Vision:
A society free from all forms of gender oppression and inequality.
Mission:
To promote, protect, monitor and evaluate gender equality through research, public education, policy development, legislative initiatives, effective monitoring and litigation.
WHAT WE DO
The CGE embarks on research,
public education, policy development
and legislative initiatives.
Complaints
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Departments
A quick view of CGE departments
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