South Africa Government

08/28/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2023 07:30

Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma takes part in 2023 PSET Transforming Mentalities Summit, 29 Aug

Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma to take part in the 2023 PSET Transforming Mentalities Summit

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will take part in the Inaugural Post-school Education and Training in South Africa (PSET) Transforming MENtalities Summit on 29 August 2023.

This initiative is a critical platform to engage men and change mindsets about Gender-Based Violence, as we acknowledge that the lifetime risk of experiencing GBV for South African women is 45.6%; well above the global average of 35% (WHO 2013).

Sexual gender-based violence, and intimate partner violence are amongst the most prevalent forms of GBV affecting young women aged 16-25 years as they are especially vulnerable.

This effort is primarily led by Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the HIGHER HEALTH.

The PSET GBV Policy Framework, was launched by Minister Nzimande in 2020 with 3 objectives to:
● Create an Enabling Environment to inform, prevent, support and monitor GBV in PSET Institutions;
● Promote the safety of students and staff by putting in place comprehensive awareness and prevention programmes intended to raise awareness of policies and services addressing GBV;
● Put supportive and reparative procedures for complainants/survivors in place.

The Transforming MENtalities Summit is based on UNESCO's Transforming MENtalities Initiative that was launched in 2015 in Latin America and the Caribbean and has spread to the global community. Minister Dlamini Zuma will join the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande in the discussions, alongside two survivors of GBV, a reforming perpetrator, and a civil society representative.

Details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Venue: Birchwood Conference Centre
Time: 07h00 - 16h30

For media engagements with Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma:
Ms. Lorraine Shabangu on
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Cell: 066 080 6226

For Media Enquiries:
Mr. Cassius Selala on
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Cell: 076 0852 966