Gender Links (GL) hosted the first Local Government and Gender Justice Summit from 22 - 24 March 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Under the banner "365 Days of local action to end gender violence" the summit included key note addresses and parallel seminars by international and local experts in the field of gender violence at local government level, and gender justice. Click to view the concept paper and the latest press release. Click here for the programme and the list of participants, and a brief summit report. Click here for the awards Press Release and Summary. Click on the images below to view the best practise submissions in each category.
Click here for the Introduction to the Awards DVD.
You can view the best practice submissions by clicking on the categories below.
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If you need any other information, please contact the conference co-ordinator, Bonita Visagie on (011) 622 2877 or email rsalocalgvt2@genderlinks.org.za
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Nosphesihle Mdziniso, Swaziland, Local Economic Development - Summit 2012
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Regional relevance: Swaziland
Sibongile Masuka, Swaziland, Local Economic Development - Summit 2012
20 May 12
Regional relevance: Swaziland
Lydia Sambo Muvindi, Zimbabwe, Local Economic Development - Summit 2012
20 May 12
Regional relevance: Zimbabwe
Anuradha Pooran, Mauritius, Local Economic Development - Summit 2012
20 May 12
Regional relevance: Mauritius
Sthembile Simelane, Swaziland, Local Economic Development - Summit 2012
20 May 12
Regional relevance: Swaziland
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