Example Human Rights Commission of Assuwa Gender Strategy on a Page Our Vision A society where gender rights are universally enjoyed and respected Gender Strategy on a Page Our Purpose To work toward progressing gender equality into every part of our internal and external activity STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Promote gender equality in national laws and policies. Strengthen access to justice and protection mechanisms Foster public awareness and social change Embed gender equality outcomes throughout the HRCA LONG-TERM OUTCOMES Gender-responsive laws protect against gender discrimination and actively promote equality for all genders. Equitable access to justice for all genders and effective protection mechanisms that uphold and protect gender rights. Society demonstrates increased awareness, positive attitudes, and behaviours that promote gender equality and challenge discrimination. Gender equality principles and practices are fully integrated into all organisational policies, processes, programmes and culture. HIGH-LEVEL ACTIONS Review and reform national laws and policies to remove discriminatory provisions and ensure alignment with international gender equality and human rights standards. Embed mandatory gender impact assessments in all stages of law and policy development. Expand and strengthen access to justice services by removing legal, financial, linguistic, and physical barriers. Implement public education and awareness campaigns on gender equality, human rights, and non-discrimination. Enhance and monitor protection mechanisms by improving their legal basis, ensuring timely response, and building capacity of law enforcement and service providers. Promote positive social norms and behaviours through school curricula, workplace programme and community initiatives. Embed gender equality into organisational systems - policies, planning, budgeting, performance management, and decision-making processes. Foster an inclusive organisational culture through leadership commitment, staff training, equitable workplace practices and recognition of positive behaviours. HIGH-LEVEL INDICATORS • P  roportion of national laws and policies reviewed for gender-responsiveness • Integration of proactive gender-equality measures Gender Strategy Toolkit 2026 • A  ccessibility and use of justice services • E  ffectiveness of protection mechanisms • P  ublic awareness of gender equality • P  revalence of discriminatory attitudes and behaviours • Integration of gender equality in organisational systems • O  rganisational culture and practice 45