Gender Policy of the Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forests 2016.

This Gender Policy of the Department of Environment (DoE), Ministry of Environment and Forests is sectoral policy document at national level. The Policy is designed to improve the performance of DoE in an effective way with skills, talents and opportunities for both women and men. The policy provides guidance and also promotes awareness on gender issues in workplaces of the Department.
The objective of this policy document is categorized into two directions. Organizational Objectives: a) To mainstream the policy, ensure organizational commitment and internal allocation of resources. b) To raise awareness and understanding of gender issues at all levels of the department to achieve gender equity and equality. -6- c) To develop and maintain a favorable working environment for both women and men. Capacity Development Objectives are: a) To improve the understanding of gender differences in workplace and ways to address gender disparities. b) To develop a Gender Analysis Framework for implementing and monitoring of this policy. c) To Develop and implement capacity enhancing programme on gender and crosscutting issues to respond the specific needs and interests of women. d) To ensure adequate female participation in all capacity enhancing programmes. Key actions are identified in the Policy as: a) Assigned a Gender Focal Point, an Associate Gender Focal Point and Constitute a Gender Advisory Committee; b) Facilitated better working environment, childcare, job posting, transportation etc for the betterment of the female employees; c) Arranged training programme (general and gender related issues) for capacity building; d) Ensured participation of women employees in the project activities.