Session 3.1

A Framework for Gender Equality

Programming: ADAPT and ACT

Collectively

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Content of Gender HandbookSECTION A: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES1. The Basics of Gender Equality2. The International Legal Framework for Protection3. Coordination on Gender Equality in Emergencies4. Gender and Participation in Humanitarian ActionSECTION B: AREAS OF WORK1. Gender and Camp Coordination2. Gender and Education in Emergencies3. Gender and Food Issues in Emergencies4. Gender and Health in Emergencies5. Gender and Livelihoods in Emergencies6. Gender and Non-food Items in Emergencies7. Gender and Registration in Emergencies8. Gender and Shelter in Emergencies9. Gender and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergencies

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Sector example:Sector example: ShelterShelter

AAnalysis of gender differencesnalysis of gender differences Participatory assessment on shelter construction is

conducted with women, girls, boys and men of diverse backgrounds - and results fed into programming.

DDesignesign Public spaces for social, cultural and informational needs of

women, girls, boys and men are designed used equitably.

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Sector example: Sector example: ShelterShelter

AAccessccess Male and female heads of households and single women and men

have the same access to housing and shelter supplies.

PParticipationarticipation Women and men are equally represented and participate in the

design, allocation and construction of shelters and camp facilities.

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TTraining/Capacity buildingraining/Capacity building

Equal opportunities exist for training for women, girls, boys and men in construction skills training.

AActions to address GBVctions to address GBV

Routine spot checks and discussions with communities to ensure people are not exposed to sexual violence due to poor shelter conditions or inadequate space and privacy.

Mechanisms put in place to ensure people can report any harassment or violence.

Sector example:Sector example: ShelterShelter

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Sector example:Sector example: ShelterShelter

Collect sex and age disaggregated data The sector/cluster collects all data on shelter activities by age

and sex.

Targeted actions based on assessment

Specific plans put in place to ensure elderly and female/child headed households have support to build their shelters.

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Sector example:Sector example: ShelterShelter

Coordinate actions with all partners The sector/cluster has a gender action plan, has developed

and routinely measures project-specific indicators based on the checklist provided in the IASC Gender Handbook.

Actors in the shelter sector liaise with actors in other sectors to coordinate on gender issues, including participating in regular meetings of the gender network.

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