Briefing Paper

The Tensions between Cultural and Constitutional Values: Chapter Nine Institutions and Gender Equality

The Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR), Cape Town, and the Johannesburg-based Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) hosted two public dialogues in Cape Town, on 12 August 2015 on “The Role of
Tradition and Culture: What Has South Africa Achieved in Gender Equality?”, and on 8 October 2015 on “The Role of Chapter Nine Institutions: Have They Fulfilled Their Constitutional Mandate?” Ten recommendations emerged from the two public dialogues. on Chapter Nine Institutions and women’s rights.