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. v

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