SADC Ministers Responsible for Gender and Women’s Affairs to Meet Virtually to Advance Regional Gender Equality Agenda
SADC Ministers responsible for Gender and Women’s Affairs are meeting virtually to review regional progress on gender equality and women's empowerment. The agenda includes discussions on economic empowerment, peacebuilding, and the implementation of strategies to combat gender-based violence.
Why it matters
Regional cooperation on gender policy is critical for social stability and economic development across Southern African nations.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene the Virtual Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Gender and Women’s Affairs from 22 to 26 June 2026. The meeting will be chaired by the Republic of South Africa and will bring together Ministers responsible for Gender and Women’s Affairs from SADC Member States to review progress and provide policy guidance on the advancement of gender equality and women’s empowerment in the region.
The text is a standard press release summarizing an upcoming intergovernmental meeting.
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