The HSRC policy brief, ‘Gender mainstreaming as a strategy for achieving the Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 on Gender Equality’ examines the efficacy of gender mainstreaming as a strategy to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality, specifically within the South African context. It highlights South Africa’s existing gender equality legislation but points out a significant hurdle in its enforcement due to the absence of an overarching legal framework. The text underscores that this legislative gap leads to inconsistencies in implementation, limited resource allocation, and the perpetuation of gender stereotypes. Ultimately, it advocates for the urgent fast-tracking and approval of the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality (WEGE) Bill to establish a robust enforcement mechanism.

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