Chairperson, a UN draft report has revealed that South Africa has made strides in creating opportunities for marginalised South Africans, including women and children.
The draft report on the progress made in the implementation of the Sida Report, released by the Minister in the Presidency, Manto Tshabalala- Msimang, in Pretoria on Friday, highlighted the strides made by South Africa in mainstreaming equal rights for men and women and its continued efforts to eliminate any gender-based discrimination.
Some of the critical findings of the draft report indicate that South Africa has increasingly created opportunities for mainstreaming gender equality goals and that the attitudes regarding the place of women in society has generally improved. It also showed that significant progress has been made in protecting the rights of women workers, particularly domestic workers.
The ANC-led government has long realised and appreciated the real and potential role of women and that their liberation from patriarchy was and should be an integral part of the new democracy. The report confirms the correctness of our efforts. I thank you.