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A set of 12 practical tools to facilitate the implementation of Gender Mainstreaming Strategies (GEMS) in organizations, policies, programmes and projects. The tools are provided in the form of quick reference guides, checklists and tips for easy use. The first tool explains key concepts and strategies for gender equality in decent work promotion. The other tools are about GEMS in Decent Work Country Programmes, in organizations, research, the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects, in budgeting, human resource development, media products and processes, meetings and training and in working environment. The final tool summarizes four main international labour standards for gender equality.