Gender Glasses in use, A handbook in support of the government ministries’ gender equality work

The handbook prepared by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is intended for use in support of the ministries’ gender equality work. It compiles best practices and methods for gender mainstreaming. It guides civil servants in the application of the gender perspective and gives tips on how to initiate the work of the ministries’ working groups for gender equality. This handbook tells why a gender perspective is needed in the preparation of decision-making. It gives practical instructions for gender impact assessment, carrying out of projects, drafting of legislation, and planning of the ministries’ operations and economy. Each component also offers instructions in support of the work of the working groups for gender equality. The handbook contains the basic gender equality and mainstreaming vocabulary. (www.sukupuolisilmalasit.fi).