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6 — Framework for gender mainstreaming in coach education

Conducting a Gender Audit in Coaching Programs

A gender audit is a systematic assessment that evaluates the extent to which gender equality is institutionalized in an organization’s policies, practices, and culture. It is both a diagnostic and capacity-building tool (ILO, 2012).

Key audit dimensions include:

  • Organizational culture and leadership commitment
  • Gender sensitivity in recruitment, curricula, and pedagogy
  • Representation in decision-making structures
  • Allocation of resources and training opportunities
  • Harassment and safety protocols

Steps in conducting a gender audit:

  • Define objectives and scope
  • Collect qualitative and quantitative data
  • Engage diverse stakeholders through interviews, focus groups, and surveys
  • Analyse gaps and strengths
  • Formulate recommendations and action plans

Recent examples of gender audits include national Olympic committees and federations as part of EU-funded projects such as GAMES (2023) and SCORE (2016), where structured reviews informed national gender equality strategies in sport governance.