Gender Policy Template

The Gender Policy Template is a comprehensive guide designed to help organisations create a gender-sensitive work environment. 

Key Components of the Policy:

Policy Statement: A commitment to providing a secure and enabling work environment for all staff, recognising the role of gender among diverse people as equal players, agents, and leaders of change in their families, communities, and society.

Purpose and Principles:

• Advocating for the right to gender equality and dignified livelihood.
• Fostering a social, physical, and psychological environment that enables all staff to work productively.
• Striving for gender justice at individual, institutional, and programmatic levels.

Definitions and Abbreviations: 

• Clarifies key terms such as gender, non-binary, gender fluid, gender equality, gender equity, and gender mainstreaming to ensure a common understanding within the organisation.

Applicability and Implementation:

• Applies to all regular and contractual staff, including interns.
• Outlines commitments at both institutional and programmatic levels, including gender-sensitive staff policies, recruitment practices, performance reviews, capacity building, and harassment policies.

Organisational Commitment:

• Fostering leadership commitment through executive endorsement and role modeling.
• Establishing a Diversity Council to oversee policy implementation.
• Ensuring accessibility of the Gender Policy to all employees.
• Regularly reviewing and updating the policy to reflect evolving best practices and legal requirements.

Employee Commitment:

• Encouraging self-awareness and participation in learning opportunities.
• Supporting colleagues of diverse genders and advocating for gender equality.
• Taking personal responsibility for upholding the gender policy in daily work and interactions.

Associated Policies: 

• Highlights related policies that support gender equality, such as Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Parental Leave Policy, Flexible Working Arrangements, Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy, and Health Policies.

This template serves as a valuable resource for organisations aiming to develop or enhance their gender policies, promoting an inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees.