OCHA's Gender Equality Tool Kit

The Tool kit provides guidelines on integrating gender perspective into humanitarian assistance. In doing so, it addresses both OCHA staff at Headquarters and in the field. The Tool kit assists OCHA staff in ensuring that humanitarian assistance is delivered equally to all beneficiaries. It also provides guidance on how to include gender mainstreaming in all relevant areas.

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General tools for all OCHA staff

1. Definitions related to gender equality
2. International mandates related to gender equality
3. Frequently asked questions on gender mainstreaming in humanitarian assistance
4. Using a gender perspective improves humanitarian assistance

Tools for humanitarian response and coordination

5. Responsibilities of gender mainstreaming in the Humanitarian Coordinator’s terms of reference
6. Responsibilities and potential initiatives for OCHA field offices relating to gender mainstreaming
7. Terms of reference for field/branch gender focal points

Tools for information management and analysis 

8. Engendering a situation report
9. Checklist for strengthening gender mainstreaming in the CAP
10. Sources and types of documents on gender issues to be included in the Humanitarian Information Centres

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