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2 Sep 2010

Milliuneum Development Goals Dialogue (MDGs): gender equality and women empowerment

Date: 6 September 2010
Time: 08h00 to 14h00
Venue: Southern Sun, Pretoria, Corner Church and Beatrix Streets

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is convening a consultative dialogue to present key stakeholders in government and civil society our draft report on the gendered implications of South Africa’s implementation of the MDGs. The purpose of the dialogue is to engage with these stakeholders on our findings, the challenges identified and recommendations developed.

Key speakers at this debate include the following:

• Honourable Minister: Ms Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya
• DG: Stats-SA, to present an overview of SA MDG country report
• Advocate Boogie Khutsoane (Gender Expert and Commissioner, CGE)

In attendance will be several Director-Generals and high ranking officials and representatives from government departments, NGOs and academic institutions

We invite media stakeholders to join this debate. Please fax or email the attached response forms t Lesego Mogomotsi: 011 403 7182 or email to Lesego@cge.org.za Fax: 011 403 7712, by 5 September 2010

Telephone enquiries:
Javu Baloyi
Cell: 083 579 3306

Kindly confirm your attendance the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Dialogue by 5 September 2010 for logistical purposes.

Please email or Fax confirmation to:
Lesego Mogomotsi or Mr Javu Baloyi
Fax: 086 5900975 or 011 403 7712
E-mail: lesego@cge.org.za or Javu@cge.org.za

Issued by: Commission for Gender Equality
2 Sep 2010

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