Government and civil society host National Gender-based Violence and Femicide Summit, 1 to 2 Nov

Day 1: 1 November 2018

7h00 – 9h00

Registration

All delegates

Official opening

Programme Director: Ms. Susan Shabangu, Minister of Social Development

National Anthem

9h00 – 9h10

Opening and Welcoming Remarks

Ms. Susan Shabangu, Minister of Social Development

9h10–9h25

Introduction of the Summit

Adv. M. Masutha:

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

9h25-9h35

Civil Society Voice

9h35- 10h20

(5 min each)

Ending Gender-based Violence and Femicide in South Africa: Possible solutions

Moderator:

Ms. Anne Githuku-Shongwe,

Head: UN Women

• Femicide Survivor
• Survivor Inmate
• Shelter-based survivor
• Trafficking/Sex worker
• LGBTI person
• Rape survivor
• Survivor from harmful traditional practices
• Survivor from religious background
• Person with disabilities
• Frontline Technical Support

10h20- 10h30

Improving the Role of Judiciary in Ending GBV and Femicide

Justice Mandisa Maya, President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of SA

10h30- 10h40

Advancing Women’s Rights and Safety in a Democratic South Africa and Introduction of the President

Hon. Baleka Mbete,

Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa

10h40- 11h25

Keynote Address

H.E. President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa: President of the Republic of South Africa

Media takes leave

Day 2: 2 November 2018

08h30-14h40 – Plenary: Report back session (Closed Session)

14h40- 14h50

Closing remarks and Vote of thanks

Ms. Bathabile Dlamini: Minister of Women in the Presidency

15H30

Joint Media Briefing

Government and Civil Society