BRS - Gender Action Plan [accessed 2022]
Description:
The Gender Action Plan of the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions provides a blueprint for actions to promote gender equality within the Secretariat. The plan is comprised of two parts: the first, considers what actions can be taken to mainstream gender issues within the Secretariat including training and skill development on gender-related issues and promoting gender equality in human resources management and through the Standard Operating Procedures of the Secretariat. The second part of the plan considers what can be done to mainstream gender issues into the programme of work of the conventions.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided is useful to support public and environmental health decision making in the field of sound management of chemicals and waste. It is useful for policymakers implementing the Conventions in understanding the importance of taking gender into account.
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