. To create an enabling policy environment for translating government's mandate towards the empowerment, advancement and socio-economic development of the three vulnerable groups. . To facilitate the mainstreaming of Gender, Disability and Children (GDC) programmes through the establishment of relevant structures, mechanisms and projects. . To ensure compliance and comprehensive reporting on implementation of national, continental an international commitments on the GDC considerations through the development of an effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation system. . To facilitate planning, implementation progress tracking and agreement on strategies for continuous improvement in the three sectors. . To lead on behalf of the Government of South Africa in women, children's rights and disabilities initiatives at national, continental and international levels.