APPENDIX 1: Gender Baseline Assessment Indicator Framework Table 3: Gender Baseline Assessment Indicator Framework Key Area Indicator 1. Structure and decision-making 1.1 Integration of gender into strategic statements, action plans, and decision-making and reporting processes 1.2 Inclusion of gender equality strategies, priorities and practices. 1.3 Balance of gender representation at the senior leadership level. 1.4 Designated leadership responsibility for the gender equality portfolio. 1.5 Designated division, unit or work program focused on gender equality. 2. Organisation culture and practice 2.1 Organisational culture, language and environment reflects gender equality. 2.2 Gender equality included in values, structures, systems, and processes. 2.3 Gender considered in the budget process and in the allocation of funding and resources. 3. Human resource management, policies and procedures 3.1 Has gender equality policies and procedures including, but not limited to, equal employment opportunity, equal pay, sexual harassment, and domestic violence. 3.2 Gender considerations are included in all human resource management policies and practices, including, but not limited to recruitment, job descriptions, induction programmes, codes of conduct, performance assessments, professional development, staff support systems, leave allocations (including family and parental leave), complaints processes, remuneration levels, promotion and retention, and staff travel. 3.3 Gender equality is a measure in performance assessments. 3.4 Gender disaggregated data is collected and reported on with regard to internal processes and employees. 3.5 A gender balance across the organisation, including functions and levels. 3.6 Affirmative action is practiced where there is not a gender balance. Gender Baseline Assessment of NHRIs in the Asia Pacific region – July 2024 39