Graph 16: Gender lens applied to planning, approving and delivering external work Weighted average score: 3.04 (out of a possible 4.0) Of the 25 NHRIs who responded to this question: • 1 indicated that a gender lens is not applied to external work. • 5 indicated that a gender lens is considered some of the time. • 11 indicated that a gender lens is considered most of the time. • 8 indicated that a gender lens is considered all of the time. Gender lens in external work 0.50 44.00% 0.45 0.40 0.35 32.00% 0.30 0.25 20.00% 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 4.00% 0.00 Not considered Considered some of the time Considered most of the time Considered all of the time Graph 17: Specific initiatives aimed at progressing gender equality (by % NHRIs) Of the 25 NHRIs who responded to this question: • 20 indicated that they provided specific initiatives aimed at progressing gender equality. • 5 indicated that they didn’t. Gender specialisation 0.90 80.00% 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 20.00% 0.20 0.10 0.00 Yes No Most NHRIs are actively progressing gender equality. Examples provided were: Internal activities • Inclusion of gender equality in strategic priorities, action plans, monitoring and reporting. • Having a gender focal point, division and/or Commissioner, and gender balance across all teams/units. Gender Baseline Assessment of NHRIs in the Asia Pacific region – July 2024 30