I N T E G R AT I N G A G E N D E R P E R S P E C T I V E I N T O H U M A N R I G H T S I N V E S T I G AT I O N S • G U I D A N C E A N D P R A C T I C E IV Reporting Report writing A The reports on the outcome, findings and conclusions of the human rights investigation should illustrate the particular experiences of women and men, as well as specific instances and larger systematic patterns of discrimination and oppression. Accordingly, reports should use a gender-sensitive approach throughout, including in the recommendations. Gendersensitive report writing does not simply refer to the choice of language or disaggregated data, but also relates to the report’s content, structure and focus. This chapter will build on the guidance provided in the previous chapters and present aspects to consider when drafting a gender-sensitive report. INTEGRATING GENDER THROUGHOUT THE REPORT While each investigation mandate is different, and structure and emphasis will vary, genderspecific concerns should be addressed both in standalone sections and throughout the report. The responsibility of integrating a gender perspective falls on the whole team. When Gender Advisers are part of the team, they have the primary responsibility to provide advice and inputs on all sections of the report in order to ensure the consistent integration of a gender perspective. Addressing women’s concerns in each section, including the background/context, methodology, legal analysis, findings and recommendations, allows for the proper representation of the experiences of the entire population. As stressed above, disaggregated data is particularly important in this regard, but is only one element that allows a gender analysis to be undertaken. 50