APF NHRI Gender Baseline Assessment: Key findings across 5 areas: 1. Structure and decision-making Most NHRIs integrate gender into strategic statements, action plans and reporting: 80% of survey respondents said gender is considered most or all of the time, and the document review found 17 of 24 NHRIs (70.8%) referenced gender in strategic plans and annual reports. 2. Gender equality in external work This is the highest rated GBA area, with evidence of gender equality in external work found in documentation for all 24 NHRIs reviewed. 3. Human resource management, policies and procedures Most NHRIs have gender-related HR policies and practices in place (e.g., sexual harassment and anti-discrimination measures, family-related leave and related supports), and 84% of survey respondents said gender is considered most or all of the time in HR policies and practices. 4. Internal gender expertise, capacity Most NHRIs have formal or informal gender specialists, and 19 of 24 NHRIs reported they are delivering internal gender-based capacity development. 5. Organisation culture and practice While this is the lowest-rated area overall, the survey still shows strong intent: 76.19% of respondents said gender is considered most or all of the time in values, structures, systems and processes. A Gender Baseline Assessment was conducted in July 2024, aimed at understanding the current capacity of APF member NHRIs to integrate gender into both their internal operations and external work. Applying 21 indicators across five key areas, the assessment found strong commitment to gender equality across the region – particularly in external activities – while identifying gaps in internal gender mainstreaming, leadership representation, capacity development and gender-responsive budgeting. The assessment was undertaken to support the APF and its members in planning effective gender equality strategies, and to set a benchmark for future monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning. 20 APF Annual Report 2024-25