… Gender competence development initiatives do not end with the … newly acquired knowledge that staff have gained during the gender competence development initiative, additional tools … should be provided with space to continue to develop their gender-equality competences after the training session. …
… In accordance with the Guide’s steps for introducing gender mainstreaming, key questions for the organisational … accountability and strengthening commitment Is promoting gender equality part of the organisation’s general mandate? … organisation have an official statement on their goal for gender equality and their strategy for pursuing gender …
… that their knowledge, skills and competencies match the needs of the organisation . Gender-equality practitioners can have different backgrounds. … can rely on existing national qualification standards for gender professionals , where they exist, to assess the …
… implementation of the initiative, an evaluation framework needs to be developed to measure the outcomes of the … of the programme . At the individual level , the gender competence development initiative should have the … outcomes of: Raising awareness about the relevance of gender-equality considerations in various policy areas; …
… to find the relevant expertise and to develop effective gender equality training, commissioning authorities should … taking into account the mandate of their organisation, its needs and the findings from the gender organisational assessment. The checklist below …
… This domain maps out policies that address the gender-sensitivity of physical spaces in the parliament, and evaluates gender equality in external communication. Many parliamentary … to address this historical imbalance may include obtaining gender balance in decorations and room names, or the …
… maps out the legislative framework in respect of gender issues, such as laws on equal treatment that have a comprehensive approach to rights and explicitly include gender as one of the possible discrimination factors. … of gender equality law, this basic legislative framework needs regular update and monitoring, while some gender issues …
… This domain assesses the existence of gender mainstreaming tools and procedures, such as gender equality training, gender equality plans and gender … to promote gender equality and reflect the different needs of women and men more appropriately. Gender budgeting …
… transparency is a basic condition that supports gender mainstreaming. It requires the formalisation, … policies Formal rules and procedures are a key feature in gender-sensitive parliaments and strongly support gender … in an organisation historically structured to meet the needs of men. The introduction of more family-friendly …
… This domain addresses gender balance in leading roles and internal working groups. … Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Netherlands, Spain) (EIGE Gender Statistics Database). The other influential leading … contribute mostly in areas related to ‘care’ (IPU: 2011). Gender-sensitive parliaments promote the idea that all policy …
… the extent to which the national electoral system is gender-sensitive and explores whether and how gender quotas are applied. The existence of a legal framework … equal access is a pre-condition to the establishment of gender-sensitive public institutions, like parliaments. The …
… output, the distinct product of which is legislation. A gender-sensitive parliament produces gender-sensitive legislation that benefits women and men and … of citizens, and reflects in the most direct manner the needs and priorities of various constituencies. The …
… but also outward-oriented, as it lays the foundation for gender-sensitive legislation processes. A gender-sensitive parliament can systematically bring to the … A gender-sensitive parliament ensures that women’s diverse needs, interests and strategic priorities are clearly …
… In order to make gender-sensitivity a measurable concept, five areas defining specific aspects of parliaments’ gender-sensitivity have been identified through literature … and how elected assemblies represent women’s interests and needs, irrespective of their composition. The definition of …
… Electoral system and gender quotas From neutral to gendered citizenship – France: … International IDEA Handbook Series, Stockholm. Electoral gender quotas – Spain: Quotas that work In 2007, Spain … elected. Source : EIGE’s collection of good practices on gender mainstreaming (political decision-making) Electoral …
… tool to support parliaments in assessing and monitoring gender-sensitivity in terms of their organisation and working … The European Union is strongly committed to promoting gender equality in accordance with international and European … as follows: A parliament that responds to the needs and interests of both men and women in its composition, …