For OCHA, mainstreaming a gender perspective in humanitarian assistance involves working toward the following four areas.

(1) Humanitarian assistance grounded in and guided by respect for human rights of all (including rights of women and girls).
(2) Humanitarian assistance shaped by an understanding of the different needs, priorities of women, men, boys and girls.
(3) Full and equitable participation of women in decision-making regarding humanitarian assistance (recognizing women as actors and agents, not just victims).
(4) Recognition of the multiple roles of both women and men in post-crisis situations, including the often neglected economic responsibilities of women.

Given OCHA's mandate, OCHA's efforts will focus on the following areas:

- Gender mainstreaming in information management and analysis
- Gender mainstreaming in humanitarian response and coordination
- Gender mainstreaming in humanitarian policy and evaluation
- Gender mainstreaming in humanitarian advocacy