Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis of the National Human Rights Institutions in South Asia 40 E. Human Rights and Gender Considerations The focus on human rights and gender considerations in CCMA-related engagements across all six NHRIs reveals both common thematic issues and unique approaches adopted by each. All NHRIs recognise the necessity of addressing the specific needs of vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, and marginalised groups, who are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change. How well the NHRI integrate human rights principles into climate change policies and actions NHRI incorporating gender equality considerations in its CCMA monitoring and advisory roles Figure 16. Integration of human rights principles into climate change policies and actions Figure 17. Incorporation of gender considerations into CCMA activities Half of the NHRIs indicated that they integrate human rights principles into climate change related work they undertake (Figure 16). Two thirds of the South Asian NHRIs incorporate gender equality considerations into their CCMA related monitoring and advisory roles (Figure 17). Two out of the six NHRIs (Bangladesh, India) indicated that they collect comprehensive disaggregated data and promote the participation of at-risk groups, such as women, girls, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and indigenous peoples, in climate-related activities, while one other NHRI (Nepal) indicated that they do this with Collecting disaggregated data and promoting the participation of at-risk groups, such as women, girls, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and indigenous peoples, in climate-related activities Figure 18. Collection of disaggregated data