SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN ARE WATCHING
South African Women's Rights Observatory
Mapping and documenting how South African women have experienced freedom — using 1994 as a baseline.
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"South African Women are Watching!"
GENDER JUSTICE FOR A NEW ERA OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION.
BEIJING PLATFORM OF ACTION · 1996 CONFERENCE OF COMMITMENTS
Six Thematic Areas
Poverty
Tracking the feminisation of poverty and economic empowerment of women since 1994.
Violence Against Women & Children
Documenting gender-based violence rates, legislative responses, and lived experiences.
Education & Training
Longitudinal data on girls' access to education, attainment levels, and skills development.
Political Decision-Making
Tracking women's representation in parliament, cabinet, and leadership positions.
Institutional Mechanisms
Monitoring the effectiveness of gender machinery within government structures.
The Girl Child
Focused research on the rights, safety, and development of South African girls.