![]() GBV was a complex issue and the majority of incidents did not happen on the property of higher education institutions. Gender-based violence (GBV) was one of its seven focus areas. Ms Trudi van Wyk, Chief Director: Social Inclusion, Equity, Access and Quality, DHET, said Higher Health was the implementation arm for DHET’s comprehensive programme to promote the health and well-being of students at universities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges. The Department used five levers to implement Pillar Two interventions: curriculum and assessment, learner and teaching materials, teacher training and development, co-curricular and enrichment programmes and care and support services, and advocacy and information.ĭepartment of Higher Education and Training (DHET) presentation The Department was in the process of developing policies on unfair discrimination and the social inclusion of learners with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). She said several Deputy Ministers were in attendance.ĭepartment of Basic Education (DBE) presentationĭr Patricia Watson, Chief Director: Social Inclusion and Partnerships, DBE, outlined the policy and strategic framework supporting the DBE’s implementation of Pillar Two of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-based Violence and Femicide (NSPGBVF): Prevention, Rebuilding and Social Cohesion. The Chairperson appreciated the point but noted the Cabinet meeting was a special case because it was an unplanned meeting. In future, similar meetings should be postponed if Ministers were not going to attend. She said without the Ministers being present to answer questions it would not be possible for the Caucus to do justice to the briefings. Ms M Siwisa (EFF) objected to the absence of the Ministers. She accepted apologies from several Ministers and Members of Parliament. As leaders, Members should stand together. There were still women who were suffering and patriarchy was still the order of the day. She said Members of the Caucus should remember to look out for other women. The Chairperson said a special Cabinet meeting was being held, which meant Ministers of the departments present would not be at the meeting. The Committee called on the departments to set measurable targets and closely monitor the perpetuation of gender stereotypes and the objectification of women in the media. Members also noted the cases of secondary victimisation of victims by police officers in Kwazulu-Natal. Members drew attention to omissions when it came to the deaf and disabled communities and the slow pace of prosecution of gender-based violence crimes. Members criticised the Department of Health for its handling of victims of forced sterilisation and other procedures, and also for its poor record of customer service. Members of the Caucus asked about the departments’ approaches to teenage pregnancies, rape, and sex crimes by and against children, and also asked about the Department of Higher Education and Training’s measures to address sex crimes on campuses. Government Communication and Information System The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development The Department of Higher Education and Training Departments and agencies which presented were: In a virtual meeting, the Multiparty Women’s Caucus was briefed by various departments and agencies on progress made with the implementation of Pillar Two of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-based Violence and Femicide Plan (Prevention, Rebuilding and Social Cohesion). NSPGBVF: Report-back from lead departments on implementation of Pillar 1 (Accountability, Coordination and Leadership) Introductory meeting with Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Response Fund National Strategic Plan on GBV and Femicide
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