Every year, in August, South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, to pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women.
During Women’s month we celebrate women as active agents of change and social transformation. The commemoration also allows us to take stock of achievements and the challenges that remain while mobilising support for the further development of women.
A number of socio-economic empowerment programmes and events will take place during the month including a trade expo, fashion show, and social dialogues.
The programme for National Women’s Month will be co-ordinated by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, and the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, along with a host of government departments and various role players.
