Gwanda District, administered by Gwanda RDC, is located in Matabeleland South Province and shares boundaries with Beitbridge District to the South, Matobo District to the North West, the Republic of Botswana to the South West, Umzingwane District to the North, Insiza District to the North East, as well as Mberengwa and Mwanezi Districts to the East.
To promoting gender equality and addressing gender-based issues within the council’s jurisdiction.
Committee Functions
Participate in and/or facilitate institutional gender analysis and gender audits
Facilitate development and implementation as well as review of gender and GBV polices.
Ensure existence of an elaborate and institutionalized gender mainstreaming implementation structure
Oversee sensitization/training of all staff on gender mainstreaming
Spearhead review of all institutional policies for gender responsiveness
Ensure that the committee is represented in all relevant institutional committees e.g. procurement, tender, recruitment, budgeting, etc. to ensure gender responsiveness
Coordinate reporting on the status of gender equality to relevant structures on behalf of the institution
Regularly review progress of planned gender mainstreaming interventions within the institution
Receive and disseminate feedback on gender mainstreaming on behalf of the institution and action as appropriate.
