This event is about celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the 1956 Women`s March. As with other Sector Parliaments, the Women’s Sector Parliament is held annually and includes discussions around topical issues affecting the Sector – in this case the women of South Africa.

The theme this year is “Following up on our commitments: women united in moving South Africa forward”

The theme of the 2016 National Women’s Sector Parliament is “Following up on our commitments: women united in moving South Africa forward” and the following topics will be discussed and debated:

  • The gendered implications of poverty, inequality and unemployment.
  • The impact of land reform, restitution, redistribution and security of tenure for women.
  • The gendered implications of social cohesion and nation-building.

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