TS EN ISO 53800

TS EN ISO 53800 is a guideline standard for promoting and implementing gender equality and women’s empowerment in organizations. It brings together organisational culture, policy development, resources and practical tools to help turn gender equality from a principle into day-to-day management practice.

A framework for organisational action

The standard applies to public or private organizations of any size, location or field of activity. In general technical context, gender equality work addresses issues such as representation, access to opportunity, participation in decision-making, recruitment and career development. Women’s empowerment is commonly understood as strengthening the capacities, visibility and influence that support women’s roles within organizations and in society more broadly.

What the guidance focuses on

• adapting gender equality and women’s empowerment to an organization’s own context
• using frameworks, resources, policies and tools to support implementation
• drawing on good practices to shape culture and operating methods
• addressing inequalities linked to gender-specific roles assigned to women, girls, men and boys
• covering all types of organizations, whether public or private

The document does not address the specific aspects of relations with labour unions or work councils, nor country-specific regulations and compliance relating to gender diversity. It is therefore best understood as a practical guidance document that helps organizations structure their own policies and practices, rather than as a prescriptive certification or audit scheme.