. To engage with the relevant government departments responsible for addressing the issues impacting on women, children and persons with disabilities; . To observe how a country such as Norway is ensuring a better life for all its citizens, particularly women, youth, children and persons with disabilities; . To enable the Committee to develop sound recommendations to the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa in relation to its findings to improve the lives of the aforementioned target groups; . As part of its intergovernmental relations with the Department of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, this study tour will assist the Committee in sharing knowledge of best practice models, which could enhance the work of the Department of Women Children and Persons with Disabilities. This is particularly important as the Department of Women, Children and Disabilities is a new department; . In terms of proposed legislation such as the Gender Equity Bill and a bill specifically focusing on disability, the Committee will gain important insights from legislatures that have developed laws in this regard; and . The Committee was also interested in engaging with legislatures to determine how oversight on international obligations, is conducted.