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Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Department overview
Headquarters36 Hamilton St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007
Department executive
Parent departmentThe Presidency
Child Department
Websitewww.dwypd.gov.za

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) (formerly Department of Women) is a department of the Government of South Africa with the responsibility for women, youth and persons with disabilities.[1] As of May 2019, the Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.[2] The DWYPD oversees critical entities such as the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), established primarily to address challenges faced by the nation’s youth. Other entities such as SA Youths also contribute in solving challenges faced by South Africa's youth.

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  1. ^ "Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) - Overview". nationalgovernment.co.za. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  2. ^ "President Cyril Ramaphosa announces reconfigured departments | South African Government". www.gov.za. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
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