5. Mainstreaming of gender equality in external project / programmes and activities Planning & design How well does the NHRI: 5.1 mandate gender considerations for inclusion in external work and approval processes? 5.2 include an analysis of gender roles and implications in its planning? 5.3 include the views and preferences of diverse genders in its planning and design? 5.4 seek internal and external gender perspectives in its planning processes? Delivery How well does the NHRI: 5.5 aim to redress gender imbalances and uphold and strengthen gender equality in projects, programmes and functions? 5.6 have staff with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to gender mainstream their work? Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) How well does the NHRI: 5.7 monitor and evaluate the gender impact of its programs/projects and functions? 5.8 show that it contributes to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through its programmes, projects and functions? 5.9 include gender mainstreaming in its MEAL Framework and Plan? The next step is for the Gender Audit Team (GAT) to discuss the areas for the audit to cover and design the related audit questions for each of these areas (you can use Tool 4 for this purpose). Your senior leadership may have already indicated the audit areas. In any event, it will be important to get senior leadership sign-off on these areas before you start developing the questions, approach and methods. 24