Parliament of Georgia Gender Equality Council Action Plan 2018-2020

1.1. Approve the draft new State concept on 1.1.1. Concept is reviewed at the Council gender equality in Georgia sitting; 2018 I Quarter

1.1.2. Consultations/review are held with the Council with stakeholders; donor technical 1. Parliament to set main 1.1.3. New State concept on the gender assistance. directions of state policy on equality is approved under the Parliament’s gender equality and support resolution. adoption of a new state 1.2. Approve and implement the Action Plan of 1.2.1. The plan is reviewed and approved by Council 1.2.1, 1.2.2, concept on gender equality the Gender Council for years 2018-2020; the Council members; 1.2.3, 2018

1.2.2. Donor coordination meeting was held; Quarter I.

1.2.3. The plan is presented to all 1.2.4 – January stakeholders; 2019, January

1.2.4. Annual report on the Plan fulfillment is 2020, December published; 2020.

1.2.5. Annual review of the Plan was held and 1.2.5. – respective changes were introduced. December 2018, December 2019 1.4.1 – 2018,

1.3.1. Each Parliamentary committee Council; 2019, 2020 implemented gender impact analysis for at

1.3. Institutionalize Gender Impact Analysis least one draft law (GIA on 15 draft laws was Heads of 1.4.2. – 2018 (GIA) methodology in the Parliament conducted annually); Committee 1.4.3. – 2018

1.3.2. GIA is introduced into a new draft of Offices; the explanatory note. 1.4.4. – 2018-

1.3.3. Training course on gender impact With donor 2019 analysis is designed at the Training Center of technical the Parliament; assistance. 3

1.3.4. New GIA trainers are trained on the basis of the pilot program (at least 1 employee from each committee office)

1.4. Develop the Pay Gap calculation 1.4.1 Needs assessment and environment Council; 2018-2019 methodology analysis is conducted in in cooperation with the National Statistic Office. Department of

1.4.2. Based on international practice, Statistics; standard for calculation of Pay Gap is developed. With donor

1.4.3. Pay Gap calculation methodology is technical piloted. assistance.

1.5.1. Parliamentary Budget Office developed Council; 1.6.1., 1.6.2., pilot methodology for gender analysis of the 1.6.3. – 2018

1.5. Institutionalize methodology for gender budget; Parliamentary analysis of the state budget 1.5.2. Budget Office carried out pilot gender Budget Office; 1.6.4. – 2019 analysis of the program annexes of the state budget; With donor

1.5.3. Gender analysis (pilot) of the technical Parliament’s budget was performed; assistance.

1.5.4. Gender analysis of the state budget was conducted.

1.6.1. Methodology developed within the Open Governance 1.7.1 and 1.7.2. framework of the Open Governance Partnership – 2018 Partnership Council (OGP) initiative includes Council (OGP); gender component; 1.7.3. – 2018- 2020

1.6. Gender self-assessment of the Parliament of 1.6.2. Conducted self-assessment includes Gender Council; Georgia gender component.

1.6.3. Assessment was conducted at least With donor twice. technical assistance. 4 2. Improve legislative framework in the area of gender equality Goal: Eliminate legislative gaps and improve legislative framework aimed at gender equality Objective Activity Indicator Responsible party Timeframe

2.1. Improve legislative framework with respect to 2.1.1. Legislative initiatives with respect to Council with 2018-2020 legislative gaps identified in the baseline study: sexual harassment are drafted and initiated; donor “Gender Equality in Georgia: Barriers and 2.1.2. With respect to the article on femicide technical Recommendations” (protecting women’s rights consultations were held and necessary work assistance. and ensuring gender equality). was done. 2. Improve the legislative 2.1.3. The initiative is prepared with respect framework in the area of to the definition of rape. gender equality and support its harmonization with 2.2. Advocating legislative changes supporting 2.2.1. Amendments to the Electoral Code Council 2018 international agreements women’s increased political participation. regarding the mandatory gender quota is passed in the parliament.

2.3.1. Draft amendments recommended by the Council with 2.3.1 and

2.3. Revision of the Law on Gender Equality baseline study - „Gender Equality in Georgia: donor technical 2.3.2 – 2018 Barriers and Recommendations“are drafted assistance. and initiated. 2.3.3. - 2019

2.3.2. The Council has carried out necessary advocacy measures to increase support to the draft law.

2.3.3. Provisions for strengthening gender equality mechanisms at the local level are adopted.

2.3.4. Changes to the law on Gender Equality passed in the parliament. 5

2.4.1. New model on parental leave is 2018-2020 developed;

2.4. Working on legislative changes with respect to parental leave 2.4.2. Consultations were held with all stakeholder groups and parties;

2.4.3. Draft amendments are prepared and initiated on approving a new model of parental leave.

2.5. For the purpose of economic empowerment 2.5.1. Consultations on amendments were Council with of women - draft the package of legislative held with the government, private sector and donor technical amendments of the Labor Code of Georgia and the the other stakeholders; assistance. other laws based on current studies.

2.5.2. Draft amendments and supplements are prepared and initiated for the Labor Code of Georgia and the other laws;

2.6. Support adoption of draft laws initiated by the 2.6.1. The Council supported adoption of draft With donor 2018 Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee laws initiated by the Human Rights and Civil technical based on the Ombudsman’s legislative proposal Integration Committee based on the assistance. Ombudsman’s legislative proposal. 6 3. Improve state mechanisms of gender equality Goal: Ensure coordination and cooperation between state mechanisms of gender equality existing in different levels of government. Objective Activity Indicator Responsible Timeframe party

3.1.1. Pilot councils at Sakrebulo level are selected. Council; 2018-2019- 2020

3.1. Establish mechanism for cooperation between 3.1.2. Donor coordination meetings were held; Civil Society; 3. Ensure coordinated and the Gender Equality Council and Gender Equality consistent work of state Councils of high councils of Abkhazia and Adjara 3.1.3. Operational manual for municipality City Assemblies; machinery on gender (Autonomous republics), gender equality councils Gender Councils are developed. equality at municipality levels and public servants in 3.1.4. The first introductory meeting was held With donor charge of gender equality issues as well as women with representatives of all Assembly councils. technical members of Municipality Assemblies (Sakrebulo); assistance.

3.1.5. Annual conference of Councils is being held;

3.1.6. Assembly Council members were on study trips abroad;

3.2. Establish coordination mechanisms with the 3.2.1. Regular coordination meetings are held. Council and 2018 inter-agency commission working on issues of 3.2.2. Memorandum of Understanding is Commission with gender equality, violence against women and signed. donor technical domestic violence. 3.2.3. Meetings were held with the inter- assistance. agency commission;

3.2.4. Gender Equality Council is aware of Commission plans and respective recommendations were sent to the commission; 7

3.2.5. Action plans approved by the Commission are consistent with Gender baseline study (2017), action plan and state concept on gender equality.

3.3.1. Special Department of the Ministry of Council; 2018-2019

3.3. Establish cooperation mechanisms with the Internal Affairs in cooperation with the Special Department of the Ministry of Internal Council developed a manual for persons Ministry of Affairs working on gender-based violence; Internal Affairs;

3.3.2. In cooperation with the Special Department the needs for trainings and other With donor measures for raising awareness were assessed. technical assistance. 8 4. Institutional strengthening of the Gender Equality Council Goal: Ensure effective operation of Gender Equality Council of the Parliament Objective Activity Indicator Responsible party Timeframe

4.1.1. Gender Equality Council is formed as

4.1. Establish the GEC Secretariat as a structural subject of the Parliament and its work is The Parliament unit of the Parliament. supported by the GEC Secretariat (also a 2018 separate staff unit).

4.1.2. In the course of the revision of the Rules and Procedures of the Parliament, functions and the role of the Council were revised and approved.

4.2.1. Communication strategy of the Gender Council is approved; 4. Institutional 4.2. Approval and implementation of the GEC Council with strengthening of the Gender 2018-2020 Communication Strategy 4.2.2. Action plan of the Communication donor technical Equality Council Strategy is approved; assistance.

4.2.3. The action plan is reviewed and updated on annual basis;

4.2.4. Social media strategy of the Council is approved and implemented;

4.2.5. Implementation of the Council’s communication strategy is evaluated.

4.3. Enhance cooperation with the Consultative 4.3.1. Consultative Council members attend Council (NGOs) the Council sessions and events; Council 9 2018-2020

4.3.2. Thematic groups consisting of Consultative Council members are established.

4.4. Strengthening international cooperation 4.4.1. Council members took part in international events; Council;

4.4.2. Council Chairperson and members took Ministry of 2018-2020 part in global summit of women; Foreign Affairs.

4.4.3. Council Chairperson or members took part in annual session of the UN Committee on the Status of Women;

4.4.4. Council members took part in FEMM Committee Session of the European Parliament.

4.5. Coordinated work with donor organizations 4.5.1. Council coordinated the 2018-2020 implementation of the Action Plan with various donors 10 5. Raising Awareness about Gender Equality Goal: Raised awareness and sensitivity about gender equality Objective Activity Indicator Responsible Timeframe Party

5.1.1. Council members took part in public meetings and discussions, which support the Council with 2018-2019 bill on mandatory gender quota; donor technical

5.1. Support awareness raising activities in support assistance.

5.1.2. Council members took part in TV-Radio of women’s political participation 5. Taking part in programs, shows and debates aimed at events aimed at raising supporting women’s increased political awareness on gender participation; equality and

5.1.3. Following the approval in the supporting women parliament one final international conference was held on mandatory gender quota.

5.2.1. Twenty-five meetings were held in 2018-2020 regions on domestic violence and violence

5.2. Organizing thematic public meetings in the Council with against women, political participation of regions of Georgia. donor technical women. assistance.

5.2.2. As part of regional meetings, meetings with local women were held.

5.3. Support and participate in events dedicated to 5.3.1. Council members took part in awareness Council with awareness raising on domestic violence and raising events and activities. donor technical violence against women. assistance. 11

5.3.2. Gender Equality Council has the most recent and updated statistics on violence against women.

5.4. Strengthening cooperation and coordination 5.4.1. Bilateral cooperation is established with 2018-2019 with international networks and organizations 5 networks and organizations Council working on gender equality and women’s rights

5.5. Support awareness raising of actors working 5.5.1. The GEC in cooperation with other With donor 2018-2019 on domestic violence and violence against women respective agencies has created relevant technical and femicide cases (investigation, court, courses on awareness raising and developed assistance. prosecutor’s office, legal aid). relevant guidelines.

5.6. Raising awareness about sexual harassment 5.6.1. Activities on existing regulations on sexual harassment (including unacceptability Council with 2018-2020 of sexual harassment) concerning both public donor technical and private sectors were carried out. assistance.

5.7. Actively engage in awareness raising 5.7.1. GEC Members took part in “Mencare” campaigns carried out by partner international campaign activities by UNFPA Council with organizations, civil society etc. 5.7.2. GEC Members took part in different donor technical 2018-2020 awareness raising campaigns by UNJP of assistance. UNDP. 6. Monitoring of implementation of state policy on gender equality Goal: Informing the Gender Equality Council about the progress of state policy implementation 12 Objective Activity Indicator Responsible Timeframe party

6.1. Implementation progress report on National Action Plan of the Government of Georgia with 6.1.1. The Council heard the Report Council; respect to UN resolutions on “Women, Peace and 2018 Security” by the assistant to PM on Human 6.1.2. Council received the shadow report Civil Society. Rights and Gender Equality. prepared by the civil society. The inter-agency 6. Monitoring over 6.2. Hearing the report of Inter-agency Council working 2018 implementation of the Commission on Gender Equality, Violence 6.2.1. Council has discussed the interim and on the issues of Public Gender Policy against Women and Domestic Violence. annual reports of the Commission. gender equality, 2019 violence against women and 2020 domestic violence.

6.3. Develop a methodology for monitoring 6.3.1. Methodology for monitoring fulfillment fulfillment of liabilities assumed by the of liabilities assumed by the Government of Council with Government of Georgia at international and local Georgia at international and local levels in the donor technical 2018-2019 levels in the area of gender equality area of gender equality is developed assistance.

6.4. Engaging the GEC in monitoring fulfillment of obligations assumed by the GoG at 6.4.1. Council is engaged in the parliamentary Council 2018-2020 international and local levels in the area of monitoring process; gender equality

6.5. Engaging the Council in a monitoring 6.5.1. The Council has received updates on Council effective enforcement of the legislation on early enforcement of legislation on early marriages marriages. from respective state bodies. Gender Equality Council of Georgia – gendercouncil@parliament.ge 13