participate as equal partners in the development process of the country. The policy goal is “To
eradicate gender discrimination and inequalities in all spheres of life and development.”
Eight priority areas were identified namely: Gender, Constitutional and Legal Rights; Gender and
Economic Empowerment; Gender, Politics and Decision Making; Gender and Health; Gender, Education
and Training; Gender Based Violence; Gender and Environment; and Gender, Media and ICTS. These
thematic areas form the basis for the development of policy objectives and strategies for the period
2013-2017. This NGP is underpinned by principles of gender justice, equality, integration and
inclusiveness.
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