Once the law, policy or programme has been contextualised, it is necessary to determine its gender relevance. This involves analysing whether or not it is likely to impact gender equality. To do this, the following elements must be taken into account: 1. Target group The ultimate target group is people, considering both individuals and legal entities. 2. Impact on the...
The first step is to define the purpose of the planned policy, law or programme and show how it connects with gender equality. The following questions could be asked: Crucially, this should include a focus on how the intervention relates to gender equality. The following questions are some examples that could help during the analysis: What social issue is being...
General model of gender impact assessment presented below is based on existing gender impact assessment methodologies and functioning models. EIGE’s guide to gender impact assessment offers a general framework for the development of specific gender impact assessments tailored to the specific needs depending on the institutional competences and structures. How to carry out gender impact assessment Gender relevance assessment Definition...
The Council of the European Union, in its conclusions from 2006, noted that despite some progress toward gender mainstreaming in Member States, gender impact assessment still needs to either be put in place or reinforced. The Council urged in particular to improve and strengthen the development and regular use of gender impact assessment when drafting: Legislation Policies Programmes Projects Scope...
As gender impact assessment is a tool for gender mainstreaming. Civil servants working for governmental, regional or local offices, departments or ministries initiating a new norm or policy should be involved in the process of gender impact assessment. There are different ways to carry out a gender impact assessment, depending on the institutional settings and different actors involved. Models can...
Traditionally, government policy and legislation have been viewed as gender-neutral and value-free instruments, on the assumption that the formulation and administration of public policy benefits all members of the public equally. However, structural gender inequalities are still embedded in our society. Even if laws treats women and men as equals, women still do not have equal access to and control...
Gender impact assessment has been defined as an ex ante evaluation, analysis or assessment of a law, policy or programme that makes it possible to identify, in a preventative way, the likelihood of a given decision having negative consequences for the state of equality between women and men. The central question of the gender impact assessment is: Does a law...
Our Gender Equality Index country factsheets are now online. They give an in-depth analysis of how each country in the EU is doing in gender equality. You can see how your country has progressed over time and learn about the greatest improvements and challenges in each of the six domains: health, power, money, work, knowledge and time. The EU’s score...
Whether you work in the environment, education, the digital agenda or any other policy field, our methods and tools will help you to get started on gender mainstreaming. “EIGE has come up with practical advice to guide you through each step of the gender mainstreaming cycle. We show you how to integrate a gender dimension in your work, regardless of...
Review of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU Member States Gender segregation is a deeply entrenched feature of education systems and occupations across the EU. It refers to the concentration of one gender in certain fields of education or occupations (horizontal segregation) or the concentration of one gender in certain grades, levels of responsibility or...
The Gender Equality Index is a composite indicator that measures the complex concept of gender equality and, based on the EU policy framework, assists in monitoring progress of gender equality across the EU over time. Further information Gender Equality Index 2017: Online platform Gender Equality Index 2017: Conference page
