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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 Statistics Database
  • 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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    Toolkit page
  • 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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    Toolkit page
  • 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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    Toolkit page
  • 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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    Toolkit page
  • 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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    Publication
  • 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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  • 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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    Toolkit page
  • 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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    Toolkit page
  • 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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    News article
  • 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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    Toolkit page
  • 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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    Publication
  • 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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