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The Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions is a voluntary awarding programme specifically designed for public institutions, that aims to support, recognize and champion public institutions that commit to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. 

In line with SDG 5 (gender equality and women’s empowerment) and SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions), the programme provides public institutions with a feasible and practical framework to strengthen their capacities, enhance the gender responsiveness of their work, and ultimately deliver for gender equality in a more effective and visible way. 

Within this framework, the Seal establishes standards and performance benchmarks based on international and regional agreements and commitments, providing public institutions with a practical roadmap to put institutional commitments into practice, paving the way for gender responsive results at three key levels: 

  • Leadership and political commitment; 
  • Public policy cycle management; 
  • Organizational and institutional management.

 

The Gender Equality Seal is implemented in five stages, within a 12-18 months timeframe. The stages include: 

  1. Engage - Establishment of institutional arrangements to begin the process. 
  2. Baseline assessment - Self-assessment process to identify gender gaps based on the requirements of the standards. 
  3. Action plan for improvement - Development and implementation of a plan of action for improvement, focused on addressing the areas of non-compliance identified in the self-assessment. 
  4. External assessment - Final independent evaluation to assess the level of progress and achievements. 

Seal certification - Awarding of the Bronze, Silver or Gold UNDP Gender Equality Seal.

 

Find out more about the institutions taking part in the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions programme below.

Institution/Organization Country/territory Region Description Period of implementation Status
National Mortgage Bank Panama Latin America

The National Mortgage Bank is a state entity with legal status and autonomy. Its main function is to provide financing to national housing programmes.

2023 On-going
Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) Panama Latin America

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Panama is the Ministry in charge of managing and providing resources for the execution of the Government's plans and programmes and formulating the country's economic and social policy.

The institution has completed the process.

2020 Completed
Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) Panama Latin America

The Ministry of Environment of Panama is the Ministry in charge of managing natural resources and the environment.

The institution has completed the process.

2020 Completed
National Institute of Vocational Training and Training for Human Development (INADEH) Panama Latin America

The National Institute of Vocational Training and Training for Human Development is an autonomous institution, which promotes, establishes, organizes and maintains a national system that guarantees the professional training of human resources, in occupations required in the national development process.

The institution has been awarded the bronze certificate.

2020 Completed
Electoral Tribunal of Panama Panama Latin America

The Electoral Tribunal of Panama is the highest state body in charge of civil registration, identification cards, certification of civil status and holding of elections in the Republic of Panama.

The institution has been awarded the bronze certificate.

2020 Completed
National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT) Panama Latin America

The National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Republic of Panama is an autonomous institution promoting the development of science, technology and innovation with the purpose of raising the level of productivity, competitiveness and modernization in the private sector, the government, the academic-research sector, and the population in general.

The institution has been awarded the gold certificate.

2020 Completed
Municipality of Panama City Panama Latin America

The Municipality of Panama City is responsible for improving the human and social development of the inhabitants of Panama City, promoting economic growth and managing public resources.

The institution has been awarded the bronze certificate.

2021 Completed
Ministry of Labour and Labour Development (MITRADEL) Panama Latin America

The Ministry of Labour and Labour Development of Panama is responsible for managing public work and decent employment policies, as well as facilitating the solution and prevention of labour conflicts and improving the quality of life of all workers, bringing equity and justice.

The institution has been awarded the silver certificate.

2021 Completed
Secretariat of Public Function Paraguay Latin America

The Secretariat of Public Function is an institution dependent on the Presidency of Paraguay, in charge of issuing technical standards, advising institutions on people management and development policies, training public servants, promoting and monitoring compliance with public service laws, with technology, research and innovation.

2021 On-going
Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MTESS) Paraguay Latin America

The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security is responsible for guaranteeing compliance with current labour regulations, improving working conditions and upholding the fundamental rights of workers.

2021 Completed
Ministry of Social Development Paraguay Latin America

The Ministry of Social Development is the Ministry responsible for contributing to the equitable social development of individuals, families and communities.

 

The institution received the Bronze certification.

2021 Completed
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Paraguay Latin America

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is the Ministry responsible for contributing to the sustainable and competitive development of the country's agricultural sector.

2021 On-going
Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay Paraguay Latin America

The Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay is the highest court of justice. It exercises superintendence, with disciplinary power over courts, tribunals, auxiliaries of justice and offices dependent on the Judicial branch.

The institution has been awarded the silver certificate. 
 

2021 Completed
General Comptroller of the Republic Peru Latin America

The General Comptroller of the Republic is the highest authority of the National Control System. It supervises, monitors and verifies the correct application of public policies and the use of State resources and assets. To perform its functions efficiently, it has administrative, functional, economic and financial autonomy.

 

The institution received the Gold certification.

2023 Completed