Development of the Gender Statistics Profiles is anchored in the Beijing Platform for Action,
which underscores the need for gender analysis as one of the critical starting points for Gender
Mainstreaming.
The main objectives of compiling the Gender Statistics Profile were to establish the level of
awareness of gender issues and concerns within the sector; Generate gender responsive
indicators for the sector; Repackage information to enhance availability and use of gender
statistics by various stakeholders and Build skills of the Gender Focal Persons (GFPs) to
generate gender responsive statistics. The profile provides a contemporary overview of gender
and development concerns; as well as gender differentials in access, participation and use of
services in the sector.
The Gender Statistics Profile for the Justice, Law & Order Sector (JLOS) was based on a desk
review of relevant literature, an in-depth analysis of the 2008 National Service Delivery Survey
(NSDS) and relevant administrative data from the 2012 UPF Statistical Abstract and the 2011
Annual Crime and Traffic Report.