Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane will launch the Provincial Policy Framework targeted at the interests of women, as part of the commemoration to mark the 55th Anniversary of the 1956 women’s march.
The Premier together with mayor of the biggest municipality in Africa Mayor Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will lead proceedings at the provincial event to be held at the Unions Buildings on 9 August.
During her address the Premier will launch the Gauteng Policy Framework on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment as Gauteng takes charge in the development of women.
According to MEC Maile, whose department is coordinating the day on behalf of the Gauteng government, the framework will go a long way in the province leading in the development and growth of women. “Gauteng is creating an enabling environment for women to help other women and through the adoption of the framework we are sure to work towards a society which is more gender equal,” said MEC Maile.
The framework which is based on the Gauteng Provincial Government priorities talks to the empowerment of women economically, educationally and including services to women in general.
Details of the commemoration:
Date: 9 August 2011
Time: 09h00
Venue: Union Buildings, Tshwane
NB: Accreditation to be available as of 5 August and collectable from Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Offices at 38 Rissik, Corner Market Streets, Johannesburg-CBD.
For collection of accreditation in Johannesburg please contact:
Mpolokeng Moloi
Tel: 011 355 2623
E-mail: mpolokeng.moloi@gauteng.gov.za
Enquiries:
Nomazwe Ntlokwana
Tel: 011 355 2578
Cell: 083 507 8068
E-mail: nomazwe.ntlokwana@gauteng.gov.za
Gauteng to launch framework to advance women on Women’s Day
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