Section 1: National Gender Equality Policy National Priorities and Targets for Gender Equality The National Gender Equality Policy includes priorities and targets. Some of the most relevant to civil service HRM are briefly summarised below. Framework: Establish frameworks to ensure public and private spheres address gender Approaches and tools: Develop and apply gender mainstreaming approaches, tools and instruments compatible with Nigeria’s macro-policy framework Gender mainstreaming: Gender equality as a core value and practice in society and governmental institutions Global frameworks: Global and regional gender equality frameworks incorporated in Nigeria’s laws, legislative processes, judicial and administrative systems. Examples: Equity/equality in employment opportunities Elimination of discriminatory practices against the employment of women on grounds of sex, ethnicity, class, religion, age, disability or marital status Representation: Minimum threshold of representation for women to promote equal opportunity in all areas of political, social and economic life. For example: 35% affirmative action in favour of women in political representation in elective/appointive posts Specific projects: Undertake capability building projects to enable women and men to take advantage of economic and political opportunities towards the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Examples: Equal access to critical resources Reduce numbers in core poverty groups, particularly women Education and sensitisation: Sensitise all stakeholders on gender equality and women’s empowerment as central to the attainment of overall national development. For example: Equal access to formal/informal education and skills development opportunities. Section 2: HRM Checklists for Gender and Social Inclusion
Section 1: National Gender Equality Policy National Priorities and Targets for Gender Equality The National Gender Equality Policy includes priorities and targets. Some of the most relevant to civil service HRM are briefly summarised below. Framework: Establish frameworks to ensure public and private spheres address gender Approaches and tools: Develop and apply gender mainstreaming approaches, tools and instruments compatible with Nigeria’s macro-policy framework Gender mainstreaming: Gender equality as a core value and practice in society and governmental institutions Global frameworks: Global and regional gender equality frameworks incorporated in Nigeria’s laws, legislative processes, judicial and administrative systems. Examples: Equity/equality in employment opportunities Elimination of discriminatory practices against the employment of women on grounds of sex, ethnicity, class, religion, age, disability or marital status Representation: Minimum threshold of representation for women to promote equal opportunity in all areas of political, social and economic life. For example: 35% affirmative action in favour of women in political representation in elective/appointive posts Specific projects: Undertake capability building projects to enable women and men to take advantage of economic and political opportunities towards the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Examples: Equal access to critical resources Reduce numbers in core poverty groups, particularly women Education and sensitisation: Sensitise all stakeholders on gender equality and women’s empowerment as central to the attainment of overall national development. For example: Equal access to formal/informal education and skills development opportunities. Section 2: HRM Checklists for Gender and Social Inclusion
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