Commission for Gender Equality

The Commission for Gender Equality is a Chapter 9 institution mandated to strengthen & deepen democracy through the promotion & protection of gender equality.

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PUBLIC CALL 📢
THE CGE, WITH @SAHRCommission and @CRL_Commission TO CONDUCT A JOINT NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO THE REPORTING, VICTIM SUPPORT, INVESTIGATION AND PRE-TRIAL FUNCTIONING OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM RESPONSE TO GBVF IN THE COUNTRY.
Learn more: https://t.co/yFhXWGFN2F

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Coming up this evening ‼️

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[Commission for Gender Equality @CGE_ZA]

Coming up this evening ‼️

Follow the conversation 👉🏽 https://t.co/sa9CnEBMkY

[Commission for Gender Equality @CGE_ZA]

Coming up this afternoon‼️

Tune in to learn more about the inquiry👉🏽https://t.co/rw8ydti9qG

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She further explains that when it is recognised, there is limited opportunity to offer intervention and services.

Understanding these conditions and challenges in access to treatment and support helps reduce stigma and encourages empathy.

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This week, we shine a spotlight on the different types of mental illnesses and raise awareness about how they can affect people’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

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Peter Ndoro of Channel Africa spoke with Dr. Anusha Lachman, President-Elect of the South African Society of Psychiatrists who shared that one of the main reasons for poor mental health care is that mental illness is not recognised early.

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The conversation continues tomorrow morning. Tune in to stay updated and to learn more about the inquiry.

[Commission for Gender Equality @CGE_ZA]

Coming up tonight ‼️

Tune in to follow the conversation. Read more about the inquiry and remember to email your submissions: https://t.co/yFhXWGFfd7

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She highlighted the work done by the Research department to ensure that such children are not being discriminated against due to their special needs.

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In celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day, the Forum of Institutions Supporting Democracy in Mpumalanga gathered for an outreach programme led by Commissioner B. Zulu of the Public Service Commission and the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Social Services.

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CGE's Provincial Manager Moltah Mavuso presented the mandate, mission and vision, underscoring CGE's constitutional obligation to ensure that transformation is happening in all schools including the special needs schools.

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Additionally, she raised key questions regarding the role of opposition political parties and the underlying factors motivating the elderly to turn out in their majory to vote.

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The Gauteng Office attended the IEC thought leadership seminar titled "The Disappearing Labour Theory: Understanding Recent Voting Patterns in South Africa’s Elections."

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Selebano further appreciated the research presented for challenging the common "voter apathy" narrative among young people, noting that it oversimplifies voting behavior given the country's complex structural challenges.

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The Free State Provincial Office welcomes this initiative by the Provincial Legislature. emphasising that failure at local and provincial government level has a significant gendered impact.

[Commission for Gender Equality @CGE_ZA]

Leandi Matthews, Provincial Manager of the Free State office, attended the inaugural session at which the Provincial Legislature established its Accountability, Leadership and Oversight Forum.

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The Legislature presented to the collective of ISDs, highlighting that the Forum aims to strengthen collaboration and coordination among oversight and accountability institutions and promote integrated approaches to constitutional oversight and accountability, amongst others.