The document discusses SCIAF's approach to gender mainstreaming. Gender equality is a high priority for SCIAF and all programs and projects are reviewed using criteria related to cross-cutting issues like gender. SCIAF's approach involves conducting gender analyses and ensuring both men and women are involved in project design, implementation, and evaluation. The challenges include some partners still focusing only on "women's projects" instead of also addressing strategic needs like unequal social relations. Efforts are ongoing to mainstream gender across the entire organization.