48 HANDBOOK FOR NHRIs ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY Questions to consider ? Does the NHRI have a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the state’s legal framework and policies on women’s rights and gender equality? Have key problem areas been identified and raised with government actors? How are laws and policies analysed and monitored for gender impact? ? Considering its mandate, what role can the NHRI play in legal reform and policy development? ? Are there National Action Plans on human rights, gender equality or other relevant areas? Does the NHRI monitor national plans and evaluate the outcomes? ? What steps have been taken to monitor and report on the representation of women in the public sector and in elected office? ? Does the NHRI analyse national budgets and assess whether they contribute to the advancement of gender equality and the fulfillment of women’s rights? ? ? What opportunities are there to engage with government officials? What are the most strategic areas of government that the NHRI can engage with on women’s rights and gender issues? For example, are there standing committees, legislative bodies or working committees that the NHRI can participate in on a regular basis?