Are think tanks necessarily always gender just in their practices?
What are some of the structural challenges that think tanks face to achieve gender equity in their workspaces?
How about conducting a gender audit of the civil society organizations?
WIIS (Women in International Security), based in Washington D.C. recently concluded a study wherein it reviewed the US-based think tanks on four parameters: first, percentage of women leading think tanks; second, percentage of women experts; third, percentage of women in governing bodies; and last number of think tanks with significant commitment to gender and/or women’s programming. Details on their Scorecard can be accessed here.
WIIS is a premier organization in Washington D.C. and is dedicated to advancing leadership and professional development of women in the field of international peace and security