Solutions Inventory

Using self-assessment toolkits to develop gender-equitable spaces in parliaments

To ensure gender equity in public participation, it is also important to measure the gender sensitivity of parliaments. Gender sensitivity promotes and achieves the equality of women and men; develops gender equality policy framework; mainstreams gender equality; cultivates a gender-equal organizational culture; encourages gender equalities across all political parties. The Inter-Parliamentary Union developed a gender-sensitivity toolkit for parliaments worldwide to conduct self-assessments.