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Gender-Responsive Assessment Checklist for Sexual and Reproductive Health Policies

Medium 19 items · 30 min
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Use this checklist to assess whether national sexual and reproductive health (SRH) policies integrate gender equality, protect rights, and reduce barriers to care. It’s designed for policymakers, program managers, health facility leaders, and evaluators adapting policies to national contexts. Inspired by World Health Organization guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Inspired by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional where applicable.

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  1. Confirm policy title, scope, and publication date — Ensure the document targets sexual and reproductive health and note its currency.
  2. Identify responsible agency and stakeholder contributors — Record lead ministry, partners, and civil society involvement.
  3. Verify inclusion of explicit gender equality objectives — Look for clear goals that aim to reduce gender gaps in SRH.
  4. Check for protection of sexual and reproductive rights and autonomy — Confirm rights-based language, consent, and choice protections.
  5. Assess non-discrimination clauses covering gender and identity — Ensure policies protect women, LGBTQ+ people, and other minorities.
  6. Review confidentiality and privacy protections — Confirm safeguards for sensitive SRH data and safe service delivery.
  7. Evaluate data collection and monitoring requirements — Check whether monitoring plans and indicators are specified.
  8. Require sex and age disaggregation in reporting — Confirm that data must be broken down by sex and age groups.
  9. Require disaggregation by key populations and location — Include guidance for reporting on marginalized groups and regions.
  10. Examine service access and coverage goals — Look for targets on availability, affordability, and geographic coverage.
  11. Check for measures to reduce access barriers for underserved groups — Identify outreach, financing, or task-sharing strategies to expand access.
  12. Assess provisions for quality of care and informed consent — Ensure standards for counseling, consent, and respectful care are included.
  13. Inspect workforce development and gender-sensitivity training requirements — Look for training plans, supportive supervision, and staffing guidance.
  14. Verify accountability, monitoring, and budget allocation — Confirm M&E roles, reporting lines, and dedicated funding for implementation.
  15. Include clear indicators and reporting frequency — Specify measurable indicators, baseline targets, and reporting timelines.
  16. Check legal alignment with national laws and international commitments — Ensure consistency with human rights standards and treaties.
  17. Confirm implementation timeline and responsible parties — Look for milestones, leads, and expected completion dates.
  18. Plan stakeholder consultation and community feedback mechanisms — Ensure channels for community input, complaints, and user feedback.
  19. Draft actionable recommendations to address identified gaps — List concrete actions, owners, and short-term deadlines.
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