To become equal for women and men, institutions must be willing to change.
This step-by-step guide helps institutions transform, starting from their basic values and beliefs, to the rules and regulations that lead to more effective working outcomes. It is targeted at public institutions within the EU as bodies that are accountable for gender equality.
Why institutional change is necessary
Success stories from EU Member States
Contents
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What is Institutional Transformation
Institutional transformation and gender: Key points
Gender organisations
Types of institutions
Gender mainstreaming and institutional transformation
Dimensions of gender mainstreaming in institutions: The SPO model
Why focus on Institutional Transformation
Motivation model
Who the guide is for
Guide to Institutional Transformation
Preparation phase
1. Creating accountability and strengthening commitment
2. Allocating resources
3. Conducting an organisational analysis
4. Developing a strategy and work plan
Implementation phase
5. Establishing a support structure
6. Setting gender equality objectives
7. Communicating gender mainstreaming
8. Introducing gender mainstreaming
9. Developing gender equality competence
10. Establishing a gender information management system
11. Launching gender equality action plans
12. Promotional equal opportunities
Evaluation and follow-up phase
13. Monitoring and steering organisational change
Dealing with resistance
Discourse level
Individual level
Organisational level
Statements and reactions
Checklist: Key questions for change
Examples from the EU
Preparation phase
1. Strengthening accountability
2. Allocating resources
3. Organisational analysis
4. Developing a strategy and working plan
Implementation phase
5. Establishing a support structure
6. Setting objectives
7. Communicating gender mainstreaming
8. Introducing methods and tools
9. Developing Competence
10. Establishing a gender information management system
11. Launching action plans
12. Promoting within an organisation
Evaluation and follow-up phase
13. Monitoring and evaluating
Downloads
Download the Gender Institutional Transformation guide EN (3.7 MB)