Tool 8: MEAL Plan template (with examples from the HRC Assuwa Gender Strategy) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Plan Priority Outcome 4 Sub-Outcomes (from your Gender Strategy Outcomes Framework) Activity/ies (from your Gender Strategy Outcomes Framework) Embed gender equality outcomes throughout the HRCA Gender equality principles and practices are fully integrated into all organisational policies, processes, programmes, and culture. 4.1 Policies and processes are gender-responsive 4.2 Programmes and services advance gender equality 4.3 NHRI culture and practices foster gender inclusion and equitable outcomes Conduct a gender audit of existing policies and processes / Establish and apply a gender mainstreaming checklist for all new/revised policies / Train staff on integrating gender analysis into policy development / Designate gender focal points or review committees to ensure compliance Build staff capacity to use a gender lens in programme and project design Develop gender-responsive guidelines for programme managers Build staff capacity and practice in collecting and using sexand gender-disaggregated data Pilot and showcase programmes that promote gender equality outcomes. Deliver mandatory NHRI-wide gender equality and inclusion training / Establish mentoring and leadership opportunities for under-represented genders/ Introduce accountability and reporting mechanisms for discrimination / harassment / Embed gender equality performance measures into staff appraisals / Run internal campaigns / events promoting diversity and inclusion. Gender Strategy Toolkit 2026 56