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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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  • Gender equality in the European Parliament and in national parliaments in the European Union: 2023 state of play

    … This report assesses the state of gender equality in the European Parliament and in national parliaments in the European Union (EU). Achieving gender-sensitive parliaments requires prioritising gender equality as a social, political and economic objective …

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  • The European Institute of Gender Equality’s role in supporting the implementation of the Istanbul Convention

    … in State Parties’ legislation.  The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is an independent centre and the primary source for information on gender equality in the European Union. EIGE provides research, collects, and analyses data on gender equality with an intersectional perspective.  EIGE …

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  • 2023 Data Collection on Gender-sensitive Parliaments – Methodological report

    … approach adopted by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) in its 2023 data collection for the assessment of the gender sensitivity of the European Parliament and national …

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  • Green transition

    … it also presents unique opportunities for promoting gender equality within the green transition towards an … and society that is both environmentally sustainable and gender-inclusive. Sub-themes Policy Integration and Gender-Sensitive Approaches Encouraging gender-responsive …

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  • Specific objective vii. Enhancing the protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution

    … policy affect the scenic value of the protected landscape? Gender considerations Ecosystem services are gendered [1] by … access to resources, and gendered institutions. Meanwhile, gender roles include different responsibilities, priorities, … Two main dimensions must be considered: exposure and sensitivity (related to biological or social factors). …

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  • How can gender-responsive evaluations contribute to a sustainable future for all?

    … A gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all … the evaluation process to recognise the importance of a gender-equal green transition that is just and fair for today and for future generations. Responsiveness to gender equality and environmental sustainability, aiming for …

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  • Are You Ready for the European Parliament Elections 2024? Take the Gender Equality Quiz!

    … Europeans.  But before you vote, have you considered gender equality?  Did you know that some EU countries have legislated gender quotas for European Parliament election candidates … abuse and hatred? Stay informed and up-to-date with our Gender Equality Quiz!  We'll be sharing fascinating questions …

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  • Example - Area 5

    … parliament complies with its SYMBOLIC function Domain 1: Gender-sensitive organisation of parliament spaces Measures … private facilities for breastfeeding and women’s and gender-neutral toilets. Include reasonable accommodations for … official policies or procedures to enhance the gender-sensitivity of physical spaces. These policies can aim to: …

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  • Example - Area 4

    … Area 4: The parliament produces gender-sensitive LEGISLATION Domain 1: The general legal framework for gender equality in the country Measures that can be adopted … parliamentary proceedings to: enact laws enhancing gender equality in the country. For example,, to ratify the …

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  • Example - Area 3

    … have adequate SPACE on the parliamentary agenda Domain 1: Gender mainstreaming structures (e.g. groups/bodies) Measures … resources and a dedicated budget for the activities of the gender equality committee. If the gender equality committee does not have full legislative …

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  • Example - Area 2

    … Measures that can be adopted in this domain Apply gender balance measures to the procedure of assigning … chairs and members of the parliamentary bureau (i.e. gender quotas). Develop guidance materials and conduct … the participation of women and men in committees where gender imbalances often exist (e.g. increasing women’s …

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  • Example - Area 1

    … and men that experience intersecting inequalities based on gender interacting with age, socioeconomic situation, … groups that can lead these measures The parliament’s gender equality committee can launch inquiries into women’s … The parliament can also commission external experts with gender expertise to carry out research on women’s …

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  • Gender equality in the European and national parliaments ahead of the 2024 election year

    … As bastions of democracy and guardians of gender equality, gender-sensitive parliaments ensure that there are no … They serve as a positive example of safe, gender-equal workplaces that ensure that everyone – members …

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  • End-of-phase checklist: conducting the evaluation

    … out the fieldwork. Yes No Identify and include local gender experts to help prepare for data collection. Yes No Use gender-sensitive language throughout all interactions with … tools that explore participants’ views and experiences of gender equality, intersecting inequalities and power dynamics …

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  • Final checklist: report writing and dissemination of evaluation findings

    … on how to ensure that your evaluation report adopts a gender perspective. Yes No Incorporate the positive and … Yes No Develop recommendations to address the negative gender impacts identified, including changes to the … monitoring, and evaluation processes. Yes No Integrate the gender-responsive and environmental lessons learned into the …

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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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