Example of a focus group structure
Focus Group
Forming the NHRIs Gender Equality Strategic Framework
Outcome
Participant input will contribute to the drafting of a Strategic Framework. Specifically
– vision, purpose, strategic priorities, long-term outcomes, activities and indicators of
success.
Facilitator/s
List name/s
Recorder/s
List name/s
Participants
List names
Initial preparatory material
Results of the Gender Audit and any additional material sourced in Phase 1.
Explanation of the role, responsibilities and expectations of the focus group.
Programme
Activity
Who
Resources
Day 1: Date, time, venue
0.00 – 0.15
Welcome and introductions
Facilitator/s
Overview of the role and responsibilities
of the Focus Group
Preparatory information
Workshop materials
Background and set the scene
0.15 – 0.45
Session 1: Vision & Purpose
0.45 – 1.45
Session 2: Strategic Priorities
Facilitator/s
Participants
Recorder/s
3.30 - 4.00
Summarise and wrap up
Day 2: Date, time, venue
0.00 – 0.15
Recap and refocus
Facilitator/s
Present proposed strategic priorities
developed from the first set of focus
groups
0.15 – 1.00
Session 3: Outcomes and indicators
Facilitator/s
Participants
1.00 – 1.45
Session 4: Activities
1.45 – 2.00
Summarise, wrap up and next steps.
Gender Strategy Toolkit 2026
Summary of FG 1
Vision, Purpose and
Strategic Priorities
Workshop materials
Recorder/s
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