156 Results Found
National Gender Policy
Malawi, Ministry of Gender
This policy aims to enhance the participation of women and men, girls and boys for the attainment of sustainable and
equitable development. The main focus areas of the policy include: gender, literacy, education and training; gender and reproductive health; agriculture, food security and nutrition; natural resources and environmental management; governance and human rights; poverty eradication and economic empowerment; gender and HIV and AIDS; and gender based violence.
Malawi • 2011 • Gender and Human Rights
Combating of Domestic Violence Act, 2003
Ministry of Gender, Namibia
This is an Act outlining the provisions to prevent domestic violence; offences related to domestic violence offences; the role of the police in domestic violence incidents; and for all other incidental matters.
Namibia • 2003 • Gender and Human Rights
The National Agenda for Children 2012-2016
Ministry of Gender, Namibia
The Agenda by the Government of Namibia aims to ensure the child development in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Vision 2030 as well as to strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration for child development in Namibia. The Agenda also ensures government and other stakeholders collaborate their activities to achieve the desired outcomes in child development.
Namibia • 2012 • Gender and Human Rights
National Gender Policy 2010- 2020
Ministry of Gender, Namibia
The main goal of this policy is to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women in the socio-economic, cultural and political development of Namibia. The strategic programme areas of the policy include rural development, education, governance, gender-based violence, girl child, human rights, and equality in family.
Namibia • 2010 • Gender and Human Rights
National Plan of Action on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) 2012-2016
Ministry of Gender, Namibia
This policy aims to reduced GBV cases initiatives, improved services for survivors of GBV, increased awareness and understanding of GBV in Namibia, and for more efficient interventions and programmes on GBV.
Namibia • 2012 • Gender and Human Rights
Strategic Plan for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare 2014- 2017
Ministry of Gender, Namibia
This plan specifies the activities of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare to achieve the vision and mandate of the ministry which include economic emancipation and empowerment of women, the protection of orphans and vulnerable children, and better quality education for all children in Namibia.
Namibia • 2014 • Gender and Human Rights
Strategic Plan for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare 2017-2022
Ministry of Gender, Namibia
This plan specifies the activities of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare to achieve the vision and mandate of the ministry which include economic emancipation and empowerment of women, the protection of orphans and vulnerable children, and better quality education for all children in Namibia.
Namibia • 2017 • Gender and Human Rights
Married Persons Equality Act, 1996
Ministry of Gender, Namibia
This is an Act abolishing the marital power and amending the matrimonial property law of marriages as well as the guardianship of minor children; and for all other incidental matters.
Namibia • 1996 • Gender and Human Rights
National Plan of Action to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Malawi 2014 – 2020
Malawi, Ministry of Gender
This policy is designed to eliminate gender-based violence in Malawi. The priority areas of the policy include: addressing social norms; promoting early referral system to identify cases; effective response mechanism for survivors; and research.
Malawi • 2014 • Gender and Human Rights
Gender Equality Act, 2014
Malawi, Ministry of Gender
This is an Act to promote gender equality, equal integration, influence, empowerment, dignity, and opportunities, for men and women and to prohibit and provide redress for sex discrimination, harmful practices, and sexual harassment, and for other related matters.
Malawi • 2014 • Gender and Human Rights
Sexual Offences Act, 2003
Lesotho, Ministry of Justice
This is an Act to address and prevent sexual violence in Lesotho and to outline the penalties for sexual offences as well as other related matters.
Lesotho • 2003 • Gender and Human Rights
National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2018-2022)
Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Action, Mozambique
The National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security 2018-2022 is framed within the 2015-2019 Five-year Government Program, which aims to improve the well-being of the Mozambican population, and consolidation of national unity, peace and sovereignty.
Mozambique • 2018 • Gender and Human Rights
Resolução n. 21/2019 - Aprova o Plano Nacional para o Avanço da Mulher 2018-2024
Ministry of Women and Social Action, Mozambique
This Resolution approves the 4th National Plan for the Advancement of Women 2018-2024. It aims to reinforce the promotion of Gender Equality in all spheres of the country’s development.
Mozambique • 2018 • Gender and Human Rights
Estratégia do Género e Plano de Acção do Sector Agrário 2016-2025
Ministry of Women and Social Action, Mozambique
This is a Gender Strategy and Action Plan for Agrarian Sector 2016-2025.
Mozambique • 2016 • Gender and Human Rights
Legal Capacity of Married Person Act, 2006
Lesotho, Ministry of Justice
This is an Act removing the minority status of married women in Lesotho. The Act ensures equal powers of spouses, spouse’s consent, bequest of property, guardianship of children and other related matters.
Lesotho • 2006 • Gender and Human Rights
Persons Deprived of Liberty Act
Kenya, Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender
This is an Act of Parliament to give effect to Articles 29 (f) and 51 of the Constitution and other related purposes.
Kenya • 2014 • Gender and Human Rights
National Gender and Equality Commission Act, Revised 2012
Kenya, Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender
This is an Act of Parliament to establish the National Gender and Equality Commission as a successor to the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission under Article 59(4) of the Constitution; to provide for the membership, powers, and functions of the Commission, and other ancillary matters.
Kenya • 2012 • Gender and Human Rights
Marriage Act, Revised 2017 (2014)
Kenya, Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender
This is an Act of Parliament to amend and consolidate the various laws relating to marriage and divorce in Kenya.
Kenya • 2017 • Gender and Human Rights
Matrimonial Property Act, 2013
Kenya, Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender
This is an Act of Parliament stating the rights and responsibilities of spouses in relation to matrimonial property in Kenya.
Kenya • 2013 • Gender and Human Rights
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, Revised 2020
Kenya, Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender
This is an Act of Parliament to restructure the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission and establish the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights under Article 59(4) of the Constitution. The Act makes provision for the membership, powers, and functions of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, and other related matters.
Kenya • 2020 • Gender and Human Rights