Unit
Gender and Human Rights Unit
The Gender and Human Rights Unit supports law reform work affecting equality, non-discrimination, vulnerable groups and the protection of human rights.
Mandate
Department mandate
The Unit supports review of statutory and customary-related legal issues affecting women, children and other groups whose rights may be affected by discriminatory, outdated or inconsistent laws.
Functions
Responsibilities
Conduct gender-responsive legal review; support human-rights analysis; contribute to consultation and stakeholder engagement; support reform proposals addressing discrimination and unequal legal outcomes.
Leadership
Department leadership
People