This pillar focuses on increasing women’s opportunities for employment and financial independence. It asks, “How can we help women gain financial freedom?” Many women stay in abusive relationships due to financial dependence. To address this, the pillar aims to:

– Expand women’s access to jobs and income-generating opportunities.

– Strengthen child maintenance and support systems to ensure women get the financial help they need.

By improving these systems, the goal is to empower women to break free from abuse and become self-sufficient.

Five-Year Outcomes

5.1. Accelerated initiatives that address women’s unequal economic and social position, through access to government and private sector procurement, employment, housing, access to land, financial resources and other income generating initiatives;

5.2. Safe workplaces that are free of violence against women and LGBTQIA+ persons, including but not limited to sexual harassment;

5.3. Demonstrated commitment through policy interventions, by the South African state, private sector and other key stakeholders to eliminate the impact of economic drivers of GBV;

5.4. Strengthened child maintenance and related support systems to address the economic vulnerability of women.