The pilot phase of the Gender Equality Project, aimed at promoting gender mainstreaming and fostering a culture of equality within public institutions, will be launched next week on Tuesday, April 9 in Pretoria.
This initiative builds upon the successful launch of the Gender Equality Seal during Women’s Month last year and is a result of the partnership between the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
To facilitate the rollout of the pilot project, the DPSA has scheduled a meeting with heads of departments nominated for the Gender Equality Seal Project on Tuesday, April 9.
The primary objective of this meeting is to secure the commitment of these departments and provide them with the necessary support to successfully implement the project.
The collaboration between the DPSA and the UNDP signifies the shared dedication to advancing gender equality and empowering women in the public sector.
The Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions initiative serves as the UNDP’s flagship program globally, supporting public institutions in promoting gender equality within their policies, programs, and operations.
This initiative offers a framework for public institutions to assess their gender responsiveness and take measures to enhance performance in key areas such as gender mainstreaming, leadership and accountability, gender-responsive service delivery, and workplace gender equality.
During the pilot phase, the selected departments will undergo various steps of the Gender Equality Seal Project, including finalizing institutional arrangements, building departmental capacity, and developing action plans.
Ms. Yoliswa Makhasi, the Director-General of the DPSA, expressed her enthusiasm for the impact of the Gender Equality Project Plan, stating, “By integrating gender considerations into our policies and practices, we aim to foster a more equitable and prosperous society for all.”
The Gender Equality Project Plan serves as a roadmap for implementing the Gender Equality Seal for public institutions.
This initiative incentivizes departments to integrate gender considerations into their policies and practices, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive public sector.
