Engendering Legislation/Budgets

In representing and defending the interests and rights of the people, parliamentarians have a duty to ensure that legislation is not gender-blind and adequately considers the needs and interests of both men and women. Mainstreaming gender in legislation, and particularly in the budgeting process, is critical to establishing a framework in which gender equality can thrive in society. This exercise requires a sound knowledge of legislative and budgetary processes, access to sex-disaggregated data and strong cooperation with women’s groups and governmental bodies alike.

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