Chapter 8: of the swaziland national council arts and culture policy


When
2016
Who
Swaziland national council of arts and culture
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Description of the policy/measure

The main featuer of the measure are the:facilitate the implementation of the gender policies and programmes to achieve a culturally supportive society in respect of the rights and status of women and girls.encourage fair and equal treatment of girls and boys by parents.ensure that there is effective and equitable treatment of marriages contracted under customary law and civil law in as far as property rights is concerned.

Results achieved

Women girls and boys tend to suffer the effects of cultural stereotypes, attitudes, indirect and direct marginalisation in various areas, including, in particular, decision making, inheritance, succession, ownership of property and leadership. the expected result through the implimentation of the measure are the promotion and protection of the rights of women to reduce and eliminate gender inequalities and imbalances.

Financial resources allocated to the policy

The budget allocation for this measure is under the allocation given to the swaziland national council of arts and culture.