Acknowledgements APF’s sincere thanks go to the National Human Rights Institutions and members of two groups who were critical in the development of the toolkit. The Gender Strategy Reference Group contributed to, and reviewed, the draft. The participants of the APF Gender Strategy Blended Learning Programme tested the toolkit during a three-day workshop hosted by SUHAKAM, Malaysia. This resource follows on from the APF produced toolkit Facilitating an NHRI Gender Audit. We believe this toolkit will be an essential resource for NHRIs and the APF is most grateful to Dr. Jillian Chrisp, the author, for helping bring it to life. The APF also acknowledges Aishath Fasoha, APF Gender Focal Point (External), for her ongoing commitment to gender equality and for her vision and leadership of this work. Gender Strategy Reference Group Australia Christine Ratnasingham Director, Sex Discrimination Saidingpuii Chhakchhuak Joint Secretary Varsha Apte Consultant (Research) Iraq Nisreen Abdulallie Trainer, Dept Dissemination Education, Women’s Affairs Malaysia Melissa Mohd Akhir Commissioner Nepal Dr. Lily Thapa Commissioner Dr. Thuriya Al-Rashdi Commissioner Shadha Ishaq Director Atty. Faydah M. Dumarpa Focal Commissioner for Gender Equality Atty. Krissi Shaffina Twyla A. Rubin OIC Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights Centre Myounghee Yeo Deputy Director, International Human Rights Division Gayoon Baek Deputy Director, International Human Rights Division Prof. Farzana Hanniffa Commissioner Menaka Herath Director Education India Oman Philippines Republic of Korea Sri Lanka Gender Strategy Toolkit 2026 4