FORM 4: NEW WORK ITEM PROPOSAL (NP) - Circulation date Reference number:

The proposal will be circulated to the P-members of the technical committee or subcommittee for voting, and to the O-members for information. [...] (In the case of an amendment, revision or a new part of an existing document, include the reference number and current title) Scope of the proposed deliverable Standardization in the field of gender equality with the aim of developing a technical guidance on how to promote and implement gender equality in all types of organizations, public or private, regardless of their size, location and field o. [...] A quarter of a century ago, the Fourth UN World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action launched the most comprehensive framework for achieving women’s empowerment and gender equality. [...] Its 12-point Action Plan covers all areas of development, such as: - fight against poverty, violence, armed conflicts, - access to education and training, healthcare and power and decision-making sharing, - support for institutional mechanisms and human rights, - women’s role in the economy, the media, and with regards to the environment, - and finally the specific needs of young girls. [...] If yes, please identify the potential candidate: NOTE: Selection and appointment of the MA or RA is subject to the procedure outlined in the ISO/IEC Directives, Annex G and Annex H, and the RA policy in the ISO Supplement, Annex SN.