The Department of International Relations and Cooperation will host a Pan African Women’s Day under the theme "Working together for equal opportunities and progress for women: Forward to the African Women’s Decade 2010-2020".
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Friday, 30 July 2010
Venue: 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria, 0001
Programme
08h30 - 09h30: Registration and singing of National Anthem
09h45 - 09h55: Opening and welcome: Ms Ruby Marks (Chief Director: Gender) and Ms Mavivi Myakayaka-Manzini: Amb. Designate
10h00 - 10h20: Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and
Cooperation: HE Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
10h25 - 10h45: Meeting the millennium development targets: Challenges facing women in South Africa: HE Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya: Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities
10h50 - 11h20: Keynote address: Madam Koite: Chairwoman of the Pan African Woemn's Organisation (PAWO): Historical and contemporary significance of PAWO in Africa and PAWO plan of action: 2010-2011
11h25 - 11h45: Presentation by African Union: Head of Women, Gender and Development Directorate: Ms Litha Musyimi-Ogana: The African Women’s Decade 2010-2020
11h50 - 12h20: Presentation by Amb-Designate Dr Mohau Phek Addressing all forms of human security: context and challenges
12h30 - 13h00 Interactions with panel: Questions and answers
13h05 - 13h20: Summary of discussions: Ms Mavivi Myakayaka-Manzini
13h20 - 13h45: Vote of thanks by Ms Ruby Marks, Chief Director: Gender, Department of International Relations and Cooperation
End of media programme
For more information and RSVP contact:
Nthabiseng Ramatshela
Cell: 082 675 0893
E-mail: ramatshelan@dirco.gov.za
