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… maps out the legislative framework in respect of gender issues, such as laws on equal treatment that have a comprehensive approach to rights and explicitly include gender as one of the possible discrimination factors. Equality between women and men is one of the fundamental …

… This domain assesses the existence of gender mainstreaming structures and tools for parliamentary employees. Gender-sensitive parliaments mainstream gender in their … in order to benefit all staff members and advance gender equality. Gender mainstreaming tools for parliamentary …

… This domain assesses the existence of gender mainstreaming tools and procedures, such as gender equality training, gender equality plans and gender …

… This domain assesses the presence and function of dedicated gender equality bodies, their resources and influence. Reserving dedicated structures for gender mainstreaming is one of the most effective ways to …

… employees are therefore indicators of a parliament’s gender-sensitivity. A gender-sensitive administration allows both women and men to … do not report having specific programmes to promote equality between women and men in senior management positions …

… transparency is a basic condition that supports gender mainstreaming. It requires the formalisation, … policies Formal rules and procedures are a key feature in gender-sensitive parliaments and strongly support gender equality. Codes of conduct and formal anti-discrimination …

… This domain addresses gender balance in leading roles and internal working groups. … Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Netherlands, Spain) (EIGE Gender Statistics Database). The other influential leading … committee or working group is fruitful for gender equality, as women and men may bring different perspectives. …

… the procedures for recruitment of parliamentary staff are gender-sensitive. A gender-sensitive parliament is one where women and men have … equal opportunities to become parliamentary employees. Gender-sensitive parliaments recruit employees based on merit …

… This domain refers to gender mainstreaming measures within political parties that … parliament. The internal organisation and procedures of a gender-sensitive party allow the implementation of rules to … possible measures include explicitly addressing gender equality in party rules, establishing gender quotas for …

… the extent to which the national electoral system is gender-sensitive and explores whether and how gender quotas are applied. The existence of a legal framework … equal access is a pre-condition to the establishment of gender-sensitive public institutions, like parliaments. The …

… output, the distinct product of which is legislation. A gender-sensitive parliament produces gender-sensitive legislation that benefits women and men and … presents an effective vehicle for the promotion of gender equality values and principles’. Area 4 has three domains: …

… but also outward-oriented, as it lays the foundation for gender-sensitive legislation processes. A gender-sensitive parliament can systematically bring to the … have formal institutional mechanisms to promote gender equality, recognising its political importance and societal …

… domain focuses on MPs’ presence and capacity, by assessing gender balance in the parliament’s composition. The second … measures. The third domain looks at the organisation, gender-equality procedures and working conditions of parliamentary …

… (MPs) and parliamentary employees. The rationale is that a gender-sensitive parliament is one that assures equal … (parliaments as legislative bodies) elements of gender-sensitivity. Firstly, the impact of the legal … and how electoral rules and procedures assure gender equality. The second domain maps out political parties’ …

… In order to make gender-sensitivity a measurable concept, five areas defining specific aspects of parliaments’ gender-sensitivity have been identified through literature … (such as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN), …

… Gender mainstreaming and laws Equality Law – Spain: A national framework to support gender equality The Equality Law of 2007 focuses on the right …

… Presence and resources of gender equality bodies Delegations for women’s rights and equal opportunities for women and men – France: Keeping gender on the agenda Both houses of the French Parliament – …

… House of Commons Administration Committee on the findings Gender Assessment of the Constituent Assembly – Tunisia: … NDI (2013). Tunisia’s National Constituent Assembly. Gender Assessment The Good Parliament - report on the UK … Parliament voluntarily committed itself to foster gender equality for staff members by signing in 2011 the “Talent to …

… Electoral system and gender quotas From neutral to gendered citizenship – France: Constitutional law on equality between women and men The constitutional law of … International IDEA Handbook Series, Stockholm. Electoral gender quotas – Spain: Quotas that work In 2007, Spain …

… Examples of gender-sensitive practices in parliaments by the five areas … on parliamentary agenda Area 4: The parliament produces gender-sensitive LEGISLATION Area 5: The parliament complies …