European Commission adopted the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020−2025 in March 2020. It represents the essential framework for member states when it comes to policy objectives and actions aimed at achieving gender equality. Since human rights are fundamental in the accession process, this document is a relevant guideline in measuring gender equality. The courses of action are related to the areas of political participation, fight against gender-based violence, and closing the gender gap in the labor market while applying gender mainstreaming and intersectionality approaches. In this regard, member states and candidate states are expected to create an adequate strategic framework for addressing gender equality. Another requirement is to create a country gender profile using guidelines and indicators contained in the GAP III action plan accompanying the Strategy.

Having this in mind, the Gender Equality Profile of Montenegro is made with the aim to present a comprehensive analysis of the state in specific sectors regarding legal and institutional framework and gender equality aspects. The analysis also included whether there are preconditions for integrating gender equality principles into the policy-making process in the specific sector.