Guide to the application of the gender approach in the integral cycle of Episteme programmes

Main Objective:

To facilitate the effective integration of the gender approach in all phases and processes of programmes implemented by Episteme.

Summary:

The Guide for Integrating the Gender Approach serves as a framework for Episteme staff to ensure that the gender perspective underpins every aspect of their work. The guidelines outlined in the document must be followed during the design, execution, implementation, and evaluation of Episteme’s programmes. By adopting this approach, Episteme commits to embedding gender considerations as a core element of its methodology.

The gender approach advocated in the guide is informed by an intersectional analysis of social reality, emphasising the compounded oppressions experienced by diverse groups of women. This perspective ensures that gender differences and specific needs are prioritised in research, evaluations, and interventions. The guide aims to enhance the quality and inclusivity of Episteme’s work by addressing structural inequalities and promoting equality.

The guide is applicable to the entire team, including technical staff, programme coordinators, management, administrative personnel, and interns, ensuring a unified and consistent application of the gender perspective across all organisational levels and processes.

Keywords:

Gender perspective, quality, evaluation, processes, implementation, monitoring, equality.