Gender Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI)

Overview

The GESI Unit in the province is given prominence through the GESI framework, the National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, and other related government frameworks that emphasize inclusive development. Its main purpose is to ensure that GESI principles and values are practiced in the workplace and in service delivery.


Core Functions

  • GESI Coordination and Compliance 

Major Responsibilities

  • To manage and coordinate a GESI focal point network in the provincial and liaise with other agency focal points for learning, development, and best practice.
  • Provide advice on GESI mainstreaming in all aspects of work in the organization.   
  • Report to the head of department on all GESI matters.   
  • To ensure mainstreaming of GESI principles and values and promote the GESI tool kit for the development of local policies and practices and in the application of the general orders.     

Programs & Services

 GESI delivers the following programs and services:

  • GESI Compliance and Coordination – Coordinates the provincial GESI focal point network in the province, advises on GESI mainstreaming, and ensures GESI principles are integrated into organizational policies and practices.

Structure & Leadership

The GESI division is managed by a GESI officer who coordinates the implementation of GESI principles in the province.


Strategic Focus

GESI is committed to:

  • Mainstream gender equality and social inclusion
  • Addressing systematic inequalities and discrimination
  • Promoting inclusive development
  • Building institutional capacity
  • Empowering marginalized communities

Contact Information

For enquiries related to this division, please contact:

Division: Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Unit
Phone
Email: enquries.administration@wnb.gov.pg
Location: Provincial Head Quarters