Priority Gender Equality in the 197th session of the Executive Board
During the 197th session of the Executive Board (7-22 October 2015), Priority Gender Equality was high on the agenda both within the general policy debate and within specific items related to programmes and the Secretariat.
Member States reiterated their commitment to Priority Gender Equality during the general policy debates. Many Member States shared their concern regarding school-related gender-based violence and emphasized UNESCO’s critical role in this area.
Member States also expressed their full support for gender mainstreaming in sectors’ performance indicators and expected results along with baseline data and benchmarks. They also stressed the need for proactive and targeted measures in favor of gender parity in the Secretariat.