The Gender Equality Seal serves as a platform to build capacities and support transformative gender equality results. Unlike traditional gender audits or evaluations, the Seal process encourages inclusive and open dialogue, fostering out-of-the-box thinking to address gender gaps effectively.

The Gender Equality Seal benchmarking exercise proposes three levels of certification: Gold, Silver, and Bronze, with Country Offices certified based on a review of their gender equality accomplishments. For the UNDP BiH office, receiving the Gold Gender Seal highlights its exemplary performance in promoting gender equality as an integral part of its organizational work, programming, and operations. 

Reflecting on this achievement, Narine Sahakyan, UNDP Resident Representative a.i. in BiH, expressed the office's pride, stating:

"Achieving the 'Gold' standard is not merely a milestone; it's a pledge to continuously expand our knowledge, leverage innovation and data for positive change, and broaden our network of partnerships."

 

This recognition comes as the result of the office's exceptional dedication to advancing gender equality as an integral part of its organizational work, programming, and operations. The Gold Seal award underscores the UNDP BiH office's commitment to advancing gender equality and marks a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society in Bosnia and Herzegovina.