Gender Audit

The Gender Audit initiative by the Global Academic Assessment Consortium (GAAC) is a comprehensive framework designed to assess and promote gender equality within educational institutions. By evaluating policies, practices, and facilities, the Gender Audit aims to identify areas of improvement, ensuring that all students, regardless of gender, have equal opportunities and access to resources. This process not only addresses fundamental human rights and justice but also contributes to the social and economic transformation of communities.

The key objectives of the Gender Audit include:

Address Discrimination: Confronting the discrimination women face as a fundamental issue of human rights and justice.

Promote Equal Opportunities: Ensure that women have access to opportunities and are treated equally compared to men in various aspects of economic and social life.

Tackle Multiple Forms of Discrimination: Address various forms of discrimination that affect women’s socio-economic opportunities and quality of life.

Achieve Social and Economic Growth: Equality is crucial for driving economic growth, social change, and poverty reduction.

Empower Women as Economic Agents: Empower women to be powerful economic agents capable of transforming societies and economies.

Raise Awareness Among Men: Gender mainstreaming involves not just empowering women, but also raising awareness among men to foster women’s empowerment.

The Gender Audit operates through a structured approach that includes the following key components:

Gender Audit Team and Creation of Gender Committee: A dedicated team conducts the audit, and a Gender Committee is formed to oversee gender-related initiatives and policies.

Gender Audit Policy, Strategy, and Plan: Develop a clear policy and strategy to promote gender equality, outlining goals and actions for addressing gender disparities.

Gender Audit Internal/External Mechanisms: Evaluating institutional policies, practices, and partnerships that foster a culture of gender sensitivity and inclusivity.

Gender Audit Projects Implementation: Assessing how effectively institutions incorporate gender considerations into their projects and initiatives to promote inclusivity at all levels.

Gender Audit Feedback and Analysis: Gathering data, reviewing practices, and providing feedback to guide continuous improvement in gender equality practices.

The Gender Audit evaluates institutions based on the following key criteria:

Gender-Specific Infrastructure and Amenities for Students: Availability and quality of infrastructure and amenities that cater to the specific needs of all genders, such as restrooms, common rooms, and health support.

Gender Sensitivity and Student Participation in Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities: The extent to which institutions promote gender sensitivity and ensure equal participation of all genders in extracurricular activities.

Gender Inclusivity in Internal/External Mechanisms: Internal policies and external collaborations that promote inclusivity and ensure gender-sensitive practices across all levels.

Gender Sensitivity in Projects: How well institutions integrate gender considerations into their projects and initiatives that address gender disparities.

Gender Equality Audit and Feedback: Review of how institutions collect, analyze, and act on feedback to improve gender equality practices continuously.

Through the Gender Audit, GAAC aims to elevate standards of gender equality within educational institutions. This comprehensive evaluation helps colleges and universities create a more inclusive, supportive, and equitable environment for all students, driving positive change in society.

Institutions interested in promoting gender equality and improving their practices can apply for the Gender Audit and be a part of this transformative initiative.

Apply Now: Visit our website at https://gaac.org.in/Registration to start the registration process.

For more information or assistance with the application, reach out to us at:

Grand Academic Portal, 311, University Plaza, Near Vijay Cross Road, Ahmedabad

info@gaac.org.in

+91 8320566649