Liberian-German Cooperation in Health Strengthening Gender Equality – The Gender Audit Report – 2018 As part of the feedback a short presentation was offered to the universities, showing the timeline, steps and consolidated results of the gender audit process. For better illustration we used the steps in the poster.

What are the different steps of a gender audit? 98 participants April 5, 2018 May 23, 2018 21 participants (11 women, 10 men) 16 women and 15 men students 12 women and 10 men from Mgmt, admin and faculty 10.11.201910.11.2019

Key Findings Basic concepts, such as the difference between sex and gender, are not well understood Changing gender roles are seen as opportunities for both women and men despite prevailing stereotypes There is a general perception of a gender friendly learning environment Need to increase gender awareness and competence Need to promote participation of women in class and campus activities Enforcement of sexual harassment policy These general findings apply to all universities where the gender audit was conducted in Liberia

Key recommendations School policies and structures Recruitment, e.g. Have a gender balance in recruitment interview panels Relation between men and women, e.g. Encourage all students to study math Accountability, e.g. Have information like sex disaggregated data available Gender competence and skills, e.g. General awareness campaign on the campus and serious training on gender knowledge See report for details.

Consolidated Gender Action Plan Activities When How long Where Responsible parties With whom Necessary resources Gender training for both students and faculty within the university Develop a calendar of gender sensitization activities at the campus throughout each semester   Organize outreach activities to communities and high schools to sensitize on gender issues and career opportunities for girls and boys Establish a fully functioning gender center Collect sex disaggregated data for students and administration to be used for management decisions

Approval? Who will be responsible for detailed planning? Dates and participants? Identify sources for additional technical and financial support 10.11.201910.11.2019