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Definition of gender roles

Social and behavioural norms which, within a specific culture, are widely considered to be socially appropriate for individuals of a specific sex. 

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    … 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 … to maintain a gender balance when appointing members to roles, attending missions and delegations, and disseminating …

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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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  • 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 4: Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the recommendations

    … action, you should monitor the implementation of the gender-specific recommendations over time. This includes … the impact of the recommendations on the specific negative gender impacts that were previously identified and making any … and career advancement opportunities for women in various roles. Compulsory training for all staff on gender, racial …

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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 … in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-based roles and driving positions, discriminatory workplace …

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  • Step 1: What were the gender impacts of the intervention?

    … Interventions can have numerous gender impacts. This step includes some questions to help you identify and assess the relevant gender impacts around six key dimensions. For the full list … is the representation of women and men in decision-making roles and positions of power in the relevant policy area of …

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  • Step 3: Conducting a gender-responsive stakeholder analysis

    … planning and implementation of its evaluation is key to a gender-responsive evaluation process. Key questions to ask … involved in the intervention, and what were their roles? Who are the stakeholders affected by the intervention? … of the stakeholders identified in terms of sex and gender and other intersectional characteristics? Are there …

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  • Step 2: Ensuring your evaluation methods are gender-responsive

    … Mixed methods are key to gender-responsive evaluations. This means that you should aim … and consultations, can be used in evaluations to address gender equality. To ensure that your standard data collection methods integrate gender equality and environmental concerns, you can use this …

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  • Step 4: Designing indicators

    … After formulating gender-responsive evaluation questions, the evaluation team … evaluation, you can add other indicators to ensure that a gender perspective is adopted in the context of the European … in women’s representation in green energy leadership roles from last year Reduction in the gender pay gap within …

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  • Step 1: Constructing a gender-responsive intervention logic

    … some cases, this reconstruction also includes integrating gender considerations, especially if these have not been … Refresh your memory on the intervention’s approach to gender equality in TOOL 1, (see Step 2 ). Even if the logic … gendered division of labour, gender stereotypes and gender roles (e.g. women as caregivers and men as breadwinners), …

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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 … of the relevant evaluation methods. Clearly outline their roles and responsibilities, emphasising their contributions …

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  • Tool 7: Using gender-responsive strategic foresight in your evaluation

    … foresight analysis as part of your evaluation in a gender-responsive manner. It includes three steps: planning gender-responsive strategic foresight , implementing gender-responsive strategic foresight , analysing the …

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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 … decision-making positions. Men face barriers moving into roles that have traditionally been occupied by women like …

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  • Why is gender-responsive evaluation essential within the EU evaluation framework and the European Green Deal?

    … Considering gender impacts in evaluations is an important item on the … institutions. Here are some good reasons for this. Why gender-responsive evaluation essential within the EU … To strengthen transparency and accountability To address gender and intersecting inequalities and promote …

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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 … number of people required to work on each activity, their roles within parliament, and the number of working hours/days …

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  • Step 1: Assess gender equality within the parliament

    … Prior to developing a gender equality action plan, assess the extent to which your parliament promotes gender equality internally and through its external work. … data, gender expertise in parliaments, and women’s roles in parliamentary bodies. In 2021, the Organization for …

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  • Further resources

    … EIGE EIGE’s Gender Mainstreaming Platform: Gender-sensitive parliaments self-assessment tool; Gender budgeting toolkit; Gender equality training toolkit; …

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  • Why are gender equality action plans important for parliaments?

    … A gender equality action plan demonstrates the parliament’s dedication to gender equality and gender mainstreaming. It signals to members, stakeholders, …

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  • EU Commission meetings of the Network of GBV

    … EU agency for gender equality's GBV Second National Expert, Janine Mc Ginn, … in a meeting of the Network on the prevention of gender-based and domestic violence (GBV) held by the EU …

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  • IGC Lunch & Learn: Mapping (in)equality - the critical role of data

    … EU agency for gender equality's Director, Carlien Scheele, speaks at the International Gender Champions (IGC) Lunch and Learn Event "Mapping … crucial and what the agency concretely does to bridge the gender data gaps.  IGC represents a leadership network, where …

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