Hey trailblazers! 🌟 South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, just returned from the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing. Here’s the scoop:
- Equal access to education, technology and economic opportunities is non-negotiable 🚀
- Gender equality is a constitutional right in SA, but real change needs real policies. Enter the new Public Procurement Act: 40% of government contracts are now reserved for women-owned businesses 💼
- On the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Chikunga praised the Chinese mainland’s leadership in driving gender equality and innovation 🌍
- Looking ahead, South Africa and the Chinese mainland will join forces on digital transformation, vocational training and women-led entrepreneurship under their Strategic Cooperation Framework (2020–2029) 🤝
This push aims to equip women with the tools and platforms they need to shine—from classrooms to boardrooms. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
Reference(s):
S African minister: Equal opportunities a pillar of female empowerment
cgtn.com
