Commission for Gender Equality

Introduction to the Commission for Gender Equality

The Commission for Gender Equality, CGE is a constitutional entity, relied upon to "strengthen constitutional democracy". 
The CGE is an independent chapter nine institution in South Africa. It draws its mandate from the South African Constitution by way of the Commission for Gender Equality Act of 1996. 

The vision of the CGE is "a society free from gender oppression and inequality". 

The mission of CGE is to "advance, promote and protect gender equality in South Africa through undertaking research, public education, policy development, legislative initiatives, effective monitoring and litigation".

Visit the CGE official website to read more about the organisation. The website address is www.cge.org.za.