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Shared strategies key to fighting GBVF and advancing gender equality

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… Brazil says G20 countries can learn from one another’s experiences in … Brazil participated in the Third Technical Meeting of the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG), where it … must intervene,” Peterson said. Reflecting on the broader G20 discussions, he added: “This is a problem not only in the …

Government expands policies to create opportunities for women

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… be established and discussed further at the level of the G20 by countries that will subsequently take up the chairship of the G20. “We have committed to taking the G20 to the people, so that it is truly 'The People’s G20', a …

G20 members urged to turn commitments into action to advance gender equality

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… As the Third Technical Meeting of the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) draws to a … and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike has called for G20 members to transform commitments into lasting action.  … “Through collective commitment and action, G20 members can make significant strides in promoting gender …

Care work is not a cost – it's an $11 trillion investment waiting to transform societies

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… Economic Justice, at the Third Technical Meeting of the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) underway at the … and our shared commitment to sustainable development, the G20 has an unprecedented opportunity to scale these successes … and academia - signals a turning point.  South Africa’s G20 Presidency builds on this foundation, with three key …

Hlabisa honours memory of lives lost in Eastern Cape floods

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… is concurrently holding the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), focusing specifically on disaster risk reduction.  “Through the G20, we learn from the world and share our experiences,” said … in addressing disaster-related challenges. With the first G20 technical meeting having taken place earlier this year in …

South Africa looks to global lessons as it sharpens its focus on gender priorities at G20

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… As the G20 Technical Meetings continue in South Africa, a powerful … Advocate Joyce Mikateko Maluleke, the Chairperson of the G20 Empowerment Women Working Group (EWWG) and … most urgent challenges. The Third Technical Meeting of the G20 EWWG is currently taking place at the Skukuza Conference …

Mpumalanga’s power and potential must fuel women’s empowerment, Chikunga

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… a keynote address at the Third Technical Meeting of the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG), currently … the minister said.  The Minister asserted that this G20 moment belongs not just to South Africa, but to Africa … may chair the process, but we view this moment as Africa’s G20 and the People’s G20,” she said.  Describing Mpumalanga …

South Africa hosts 3rd G20 women’s empowerment working group meeting

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… (DWYPD) is hosting the 3rd Technical Meeting of the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) at Kruger … Province. As part of its leadership role within the G20 EWWG, South Africa is spearheading efforts to promote … which takes place from 01 to 04 July 2025, brings together G20 member states, guest countries, civil society …

Chikunga calls for stronger partnerships to tackle GBVF

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… is also leading South Africa’s chairmanship of the G20 Empowerment Working Group this year, placing GBVF firmly …

South Africa to participate at international development finance summit in Spain

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… Africa’s participation at the Summit aligns with its G20 Presidency objectives of solidarity, equality and …

SA's G20 Presidency making progress finalising Leaders’ Declaration

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… South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency is making significant progress toward a … global issues.  This statement was made by South Africa’s G20 Sherpa and Chair, Zane Dangor, who spoke to the media on … including climate change and artificial intelligence. The G20 Leaders’ Declaration captures the shared perspectives, …

SA ratifies landmark women and youth protocol for inclusive trade

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… President Paul Mashatile, who addressed the High-Level G20 Intergenerational Roundtable, hosted by the National … will: Anchor youth inclusion in every major pillar of our G20 Presidency, from climate finance and trade facilitation … take at multilateral forums reflect this truth.  “Let the G20 remember that Africa is young. South Africa is ready, and …

WTO Sherpa urges Africa to take charge of its economic destiny

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… to your country.”  Okogu spoke during the Group of 20 (G20) Sherpa meeting at the Sun City Resort in the North West …

Russia advocates for multilateralism and stronger UN at G20 Sherpa meeting

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… Russia’s G20 Sherpa, Svetlana Lukash, has highlighted the importance … and policies.“ Lukash was speaking on the sidelines of the G20 Sherpa meeting on Thursday, where the world’s largest … the Presidential Executive Office of Russia.  “I think the G20 is very well placed to keep multilateralism as a flag for …

Lamola warns of rising global tensions and urges diplomatic solutions

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… economies and organisations during the third Group of 20 (G20) Sherpa meeting at Sun City Resort, in the North West. … the rules-based international order.”  He told the G20 Sherpas that South Africa has adopted an anti-war … strategies”. He stated that the mission of South Africa’s G20 Presidency is clear, and that is to transform these …

Let UN lead peaceful dispute resolution in Israel, Iran conflict

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… G7 to urge for greater cooperation between the G7 and the G20 and mobilise support for reforms in the international …

G20 Sherpa meeting highlights global development challenges

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… South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency convened its third Sherpa meeting this week, … tensions. Speaking to the media, South Africa’s G20 Sous Sherpa, Xolisa Mabhongo, stressed the urgency of … Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting that the G20 represents 85% of global GDP and has a crucial role in …

Climate change takes centre stage at G20 Sherpa meeting 

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… South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency is placing climate resilience and the Just … nations. In an interview with the media, South Africa’s G20 Sous Sherpa, Xolisa Mabhongo, emphasised the critical … a few weeks ago, it exactly shows the relevance of the G20 discussions to our national situation. You can …

SA's G20 Presidency should focus on humanity’s most pressing challenges, says UN Resident Coordinator

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… As South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency approaches its final six months, the focus … to  SAnews  during the third Sherpa meeting of the G20, which began on Wednesday. The Sun City Convention Centre … International Relations and Cooperation and South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, delivered his opening remarks. Muffuh believes …

Norway calls for G20 Sherpa meeting to address ongoing global conflict

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… so we have a lot of work to formulate, what are the G20 recommendations to deal with all these international … world,” he told SAnews .  The third Sherpa meeting of the G20 kicked off on Wednesday morning at the Sun City Resort in … West.  “We’ll have a round [of discussions] about the G20’s role in the world in general. That’s very important. …