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… allow them to contribute to the effective implementation of the gender-mainstreaming strategy in their field, … be able to: Identify gender inequalities in their field of activity Define gender-equality objectives Take account of … of a gender-mainstreaming strategy. As defined by UN Women, gender-equality training is a ‘tool, strategy, and …

… This domain assesses the existence of gender mainstreaming tools and procedures, such as gender … plans and gender budgeting, that ensure the inclusion of gender issues in parliamentary work. Gender mainstreaming … as a strategy, gender mainstreaming requires women and men to work together towards equality, because …

… basic (although not itself sufficient) element assuring women and men equal influence on the parliament’s work is … to influence the parliament’s work, a sufficient number of women must be in leadership roles. Despite gradual … of a single gender in specific policy areas. Balanced participation of women and men MPs in every parliamentary …

… the parliament. The internal organisation and procedures of a gender-sensitive party allow the implementation of rules … in the party. Data from the EU Member States show that women are under-represented as leaders and deputy leaders … that actively include women at every level and take their participation seriously can benefit from a wide range of …

… whether and how gender quotas are applied. The existence of a legal framework that supports equal representation of women and men and an electoral system that facilitates equal … means that political parties can actively support women’s participation by promoting women’s candidacies, supporting …

… Area 1 concerns both the elected members of parliament (MPs) and parliamentary employees. The … is one that assures equal opportunities for both women and men to enter the institution. Area 1 focuses on … guarantees equal opportunities for women’s political participation. Freedom from discrimination on the basis of …

… a measurable concept, five areas defining specific aspects of parliaments’ gender-sensitivity have been identified … ‘gender-sensitive parliaments’ and the key dimensions for women’s full participation in the political sphere, as well as a review of …

… Presence and resources of gender equality bodies Delegations for women’s rights and equal opportunities for women and men – … and culture; women and the economy; social and political participation; health, sexual and reproductive rights; and …

… Influencing the procedures Women’s experience in parliament – UK: A study in the House of Commons The Administration Committee of the House of Commons commissioned a qualitative study on …

… – France: Constitutional law on equality between women and men The constitutional law of 8 July 1999 on equality between women and men authorises … Tajikistan: ODHIR pilot project on strengthening women’s participation in political parties The Office for Democratic …

… Agora (2014). Enhancing women’s representation in parliamentary institutions – The … Gaekwad-Babulal, N. and Malokele, N. (2018). The Effect of Women’s Representation in Parliament and the Passing of … 19-20 June 2015). Council of Europe (2017). Balanced participation of women and men in decision-making - …

… exercise for parliaments; it supports the assessment of the gender-sensitivity of elected bodies at regional, … the analysis of the presence, role and positions of women and men across the organisation. Furthermore, the tool … who have the power and interest to foster a greater participation of women in political decision-making and the …

… in assessing and monitoring gender-sensitivity in terms of their organisation and working procedures.  The European … frameworks and policy guidelines. Equality between women and men is a fundamental EU value, an EU objective and … and social development, and benefitting from their participation in society. Although in recent years there has …