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Participatory Gender Audits (PGA)

Establish a definitive baseline for equity. We conduct comprehensive organizational assessments to uncover structural gender gaps in your policies, workplace culture, and resource allocation.

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Dimensions of a Gender Audit

A true gender audit goes beyond counting men and women. We analyze the invisible systems, rules, and cultures that govern your organization.

Policy & Governance

Reviewing foundational documents to ensure gender equity is codified in your organizational DNA.

  • Analysis of HR manuals and strategic plans
  • Presence of Anti-Sexual Harassment policies
  • Gender-responsive procurement frameworks
  • Board and leadership composition analysis

Organizational Culture

Assessing the unwritten rules, staff perceptions, and everyday work environment.

  • Work-life balance and flexible working policies
  • Perceptions of safety and inclusion among staff
  • Maternity, paternity, and caregiving support
  • Internal communication and language bias

Program & Service Delivery

Evaluating how your external operations and services impact men and women differently.

  • Gender analysis of target beneficiaries
  • Sex-disaggregated data collection systems
  • Marketing and public relations messaging
  • Accessibility of services to marginalized genders

Financial & Technical Capacity

Following the money to see if financial commitments match gender equity goals.

  • Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) analysis
  • Pay equity and compensation gap reviews
  • Budget allocation for gender focal points
  • Investment in staff gender-capacity training

The PGA Methodology

01

Desk Review & Policy Analysis

Rigorous review of key institutional documents, HR manuals, and strategic plans.

02

Staff Surveys & Data Collection

Deployment of anonymous, organization-wide gender perception surveys.

03

Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)

Safe-space facilitated discussions segmented by organizational level and gender.

04

Key Informant Interviews

In-depth consultations with senior leadership and gender focal points.

05

Validation Workshop

Presenting findings to stakeholders and co-creating the Action Plan.

Who Needs a Gender Audit?

State Corporations

Fulfilling performance contracting requirements.

County Governments

Enhancing decentralized equity frameworks.

Private Sector & Corporates

Meeting ESG goals and investor requirements.

Universities & Academia

Building safe, equitable campus environments.

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Take the first step towards true institutional inclusion. Engage our certified experts to conduct your Participatory Gender Audit.

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