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SECOND ANNUAL SOUTHERN AFRICA LOCALGOVERNMENT AND GENDER JUSTICE

SUMMIT AND AWARDS

28 – 30 MARCH 2011KOPANONG HOTEL, JOHANNESBURG,

SOUTH AFRICA

“365 DAYS OF LOCAL ACTION TO END GENDER

VIOLENCE: HALVE GENDER VIOLENCE BY 2015”

SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY

PROJ ECT

S:

WOM E

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HOW DID YOU GO ABOUT IDENTIFYINGTHIS PROBLEM?

• Due to ever-escalating rate of reported casesof gender based violence in the municipalitythat resulted in:

• the high rate of HIV/AIDS.

• Lack of high/improvement of service deliveryto the community.

• Low staff moral (especially women)PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMEN

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IS THIS ISSUE IMPORTANT?

• YES.• Lack of excellent service delivery to the community is

depriving the latter their basic needs.

• Low morale hinders excellence performance in individualsscope/functions.

• Combating High escalating rate

of crime

PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMEN

T




HOW ARE YOU GOING ABOUT ADDRESSING THI S PROBLEM?

• Holding- Consultative meetings with womenstaff members on regular basis.

• Talk shows/ forums/meetings.

• Gala evenings during annual events ; e.g.women’s month with themes that empowersand builds the well-being of women.

PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMNE

T




WHAT IS THE TIME-FRAME FOR THEPROJECT?

• Annual event

• On going process

PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO W

RMENT




WHO IS THE KEY TARGET? WHO ISINVOLVED? ARE WOMEN AND MEN

EQUALLY INVOLVED? Sol Plaatje staff members (both men and women; councilors

included).

Motivational Speakers; e.g. renowned poet who happens to be avictim of Gender Based Violence; an article from a woman prisoner.

Stake holders; e.g. Officials from

different governmentdepartments, NGO’s

SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY PROJECTS:SU

BCATE

GOR

Y



Cont: Who is involve

• Sonke Gender Justice, ILO, in houseexpertise (senior managers within themunicipality.



PARTNERSHIPS FORMED THROUGH THEPROJECT

• Best practices/replica by other departmentswithin the province.

• Show casing/participating during conferences(e.g. SALGA provincial conference – Women inLocal Government held at Springbok 2010)

• Facilitate and coordinate on behalf of SALGASocial Development working clustercommittee to other municipalities in the

province.

PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMENT




RESOURCEFULNESS: WHAT FINANCIAL,HUMAN AND OTHER RESOURCES WERE

MOBILISED?

• Due to budget constraints, sponsors arealways sourced out for the success of suchmagnificent events.

• Stakeholders relevant to the programme aresecured well in advance for counseling,motivation and best practice purpose.

PROJECTS:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMEN

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WHAT RESULTS HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED?

• Drastic change /improvement of servicedelivery, PROMOTIONS.

• Cases of gender based violence arevoluntarily reported by staff members.

• Gender equity targets are being met as perthe municipality scorecards.

PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO E

RMENT

SOL PLAATJE MUNCIIPALITY



IMPACT (BASED ON THE SADCPROTOCOL TARGETS)

• Governance

• Productive resources & employment,economic empowerment

• Gender based violence• HIV & AIDS.

PROJECTS:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMEN

T




EFFECTIVENESS

• Improvements as per reports from differentdepartments within the municipality.

• Annual report of the municipality

• Impact of the Auditors General report.

PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMENT




SUSTAINABILITY AND REPLICATION

On going process enshrined in the genderaction plan of the municipality.

Utilized by other departments andstakeholders for best practice purpose

PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMENT




LESSONS LEARNED

• Breaking the silence.

• Involvement of professionals assisted with:

• dealing with denials

• Acceptance• Self introspection

• Commitment to service delivery.PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMENT




ANY QUESTIONS?

PROJECTS

:WOMEN

EMPO

WERMENT


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