Graph 8: Definition of gender equality Of the 24 NHRIs who responded to this question: • 0 indicated that gender equality is where people of all genders are treated the same. • 21 indicated that gender equality is where people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities, opportunities and outcomes. • Other NHRIs defined gender equality as: ‘substantive’, rather than ‘formal’; as in the international conventions; and one NHRI ‘where people of all genders are treated equally’. Definition of gender equality 1.00 87.50% 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.20 12.50% 0.10 0.00% 0.00 Treated the same Equal rights, responsibilities, opportunities, outcomes Something else Graph 9: NHRI's overall commitment to, and practice of, gender equality Weighted average score: 4.12 (out of a possible 5.0) Of the 25 NHRIs who responded to this question, all indicated that they are committed to gender equality. Of these: • 6 indicated that they are practicing gender equality in some areas. • 10 indicated that they are practicing gender equality in many areas. • 9 indicated that they are practicing gender equality in all areas. Commitment and practice 0.45 40.00% 0.40 36.00% 0.35 0.30 24.00% 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00% 0.00% Not committed Committed but not practicing 0.00 Practicing some areas Practicing many areas Gender Baseline Assessment of NHRIs in the Asia Pacific region – July 2024 Practicing all areas 26