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Definition of gender sensitivity

Aim of understanding and taking account of the societal and cultural factors involved in gender-based exclusion and discrimination in the most diverse spheres of public and private life. 

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  • Set up supporting structures

    … Engage the following groups to deliver and oversee the gender equality action plan. Make sure that the groups you establish and work with for the development of the gender equality action plan are suited to your context. … for the specific purpose of delivering and overseeing a gender equality action plan. The group can be comprised of …

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  • Step 2: Use various channels and media to communicate your evaluation’s findings

    … (reports, briefs, infographics, etc.) that focus on the gender aspects of the evaluation (its findings, lessons … these channels, see below for further suggestions for gender-sensitive dissemination and communication methods. How … identify and prioritise recommendations that strengthen gender equality. Photographic essays and exhibitions. The …

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  • Step 3: Drafting the evaluation report

    … the Commission, it can be challenging to report on the gender impacts because the format of evaluation reports is … will find step-by-step guidance on how to incorporate a gender perspective into your evaluation report. Section 1 – Introduction Briefly mention how a gender perspective was adopted during the evaluation process …

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  • Step 2: Preparing the recommendations and lessons learned

    … findings of your evaluation will support the drafting of gender-responsive lessons learned that will inform future … well , so that future interventions can sustain positive gender impacts, as well as what can be improved , to prevent negative gender impacts in future. The first step is to develop …

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  • Step 1: Reporting on the gender impacts of the evaluated intervention

    … questions about how the intervention has contributed to gender equality. Does your evaluation report include findings on the intervention’s impacts on gender equality? Did you include both the positive and … found? If needed, you can prioritise the most crucial gender impacts identified and cross-reference additional …

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  • Step 2: How to carry out data collection – specific guidance

    … provides tips on how to carry out data collection with gender equality in mind. Develop tools that interrogate gender and intersecting inequalities and power dynamics When … to explore participants’ views and experiences of gender equality, intersecting inequalities and power dynamics …

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  • Step 1: How to embed gender equality throughout the fieldwork period – practical advice

    … data will be collected, it can be useful to identify local gender experts to help prepare for data collection, to ensure … and cultures are given appropriate consideration. Use gender-sensitive language It is important to ensure that gender-sensitive language is used throughout all interactions …

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  • Step 2: Advice on how to develop evaluation terms of reference considering gender expertise

    … some key elements you should consider when incorporating gender expertise into the terms of reference of an evaluation. Subject matter This should be defined in a gender-sensitive way. For example, in a contract for … services, the subject matter could explicitly refer to gender differences about journey types and the use of public …

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  • Additional resources

    … EIGE’s Gender Mainstreaming Platform , which provides information on what gender mainstreaming entails, the relevance of gender equality and challenges in various policy areas, …

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  • Tapping into talent: more gender equal access to the labour market

    … a key note address on access to the labour market from a gender equal and intersectional approach. Dear colleagues, … Presidency for including in today’s discussions a focus on gender-equal access to the labour market, from an … intersectional perspective. Today, the labour market is as gender-segregated as it was over ten years ago – when my …

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  • What is a gender-responsive evaluation?

    … A gender-responsive evaluation is an assessment aimed at: … progress towards the achievement of the intended gender equality-related objectives and goals set out in … and men in all their diversity [1] . Essential elements of gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future …

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  • Gender Equality Action Plans

    … Gender equality action plans are gender mainstreaming tools that outline the specific actions an institution will take to advance gender equality in their organisation.  Institutions are not …

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  • Compile, analyse, discuss and disseminate the findings of the progress reports

    … document that assesses the extent to which measures in the gender equality action plan have been implemented. Do's of … an update on all measures in the plan. Do pay attention to gender and intersecting inequalities. Do use gender-sensitive language throughout the report. Do review …

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  • Report writing, consultation and dissemination of the findings

    … implementing and monitoring different activities in the gender equality action plan, as well as participants of the … Relevant groups external to the parliament may include gender equality experts, academics and CSOs that supported … that COVID-19 was an obstacle to improve the gender-sensitivity of physical spaces, and that these efforts need …

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  • Prepare the evaluation strategy

    … the criteria that will be used to determine whether the gender equality action plan has successfully advanced gender equality in the parliament. arrow-right Then, define … the inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes and impacts of a gender equality action plan. Effectiveness (the extent to …

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  • Provide support to groups responsible for implementation

    … carrying out the measures they have been assigned in the gender equality action plan (as outlined in Step 2 ). To … agreed to incorporate updates on the implementation of the gender equality action plan in their monthly catch-up calls. …

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  • Formally adopt the plan with the endorsement of leadership

    … After developing a gender equality action plan, parliamentary leaders can … to tackle, and discuss how the plan complements the wider gender equality goals of the parliament; describe the … described the plan’s measures aiming to improve the gender-sensitivity of the administration, as well as the …

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  • Establish a clear roadmap for implementation, monitoring and evaluation

    … After proposing the measures that will be included in the gender equality action plan, design a roadmap outlining the … the following. Benchmarks for the measures proposed in the gender equality action plan (i.e. baseline values which can … and evaluation The 2020 ‘ Action plan for enhancing gender-sensitivity in the Parliament’ of North Macedonia [2] lists …

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  • Propose measures to address existing gender inequalities

    … can guide data-driven decisions on the main aims of the gender equality action plan, and the specific gender inequalities the plan will address. The following are … of MPs and parliamentary employees consulted during the gender equality assessment described a workplace that …

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  • Step 4: Evaluate the gender equality action plan

    … Carry out a gender-responsive evaluation of your gender equality action plan to obtain credible evidence on … existing plan and improve the process of planning future gender equality action plans. What is gender-responsive …

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