Note on Implementation of the SADC Gender Protocol

Since the adoption of the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development in March 2008 there has been significant progress in the ratification of the Protocol that requires just one more ratification in order to go into force. Ministers are invited to make a strong case for the ratification of the Protocol by all signatories within the coming months given that there are only four years until 2015, when the 28 targets of the Protocol, and MDG 3 (gender equality) are to be met. Ministers are also invited to endorse a “roadmap to implementation” process for developing a regional action plan and framework for aligning national action policies and plans to the Protocol, as well as costing these to ensure implementation.

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