A consultative workshop regarding a draught Policy on Women
in Sport will be held by the Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts, and
Culture and its national counterpart. The consultation is scheduled to take place at the
McGregor Museum in Kimberley's Frances Baard District on Wednesday, October 11,
2023. The department says in a statement, this program aims to promote gender equality by gathering feedback from various
stakeholders in the sports and recreation industry. In accordance with global trends and as an
expression of the South African government's commitment to signed declarations
and national priorities, the policy aims to promote gender equality and equity. The department further states that women in Sport policy identifies and addresses a
variety of issues that women and girls face daily, including those related to
gender, race, disability, age, religion, culture, location, and sexual
orientation, including those affecting members of the LGBTQI+ community,
transgender individuals, and women with differences in sex development (DSD).
Journalist: Asathaba Grootboom
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