"The present report is submitted in response to Economic and Social Council resolution 2009/12. Based on responses received from entities of the United Nations system, the report assesses progress made in the implementation of the gender mainstreaming strategy within the United Nations system, focusing on the areas of design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The report provides an overview of collaborative capacity development initiatives for gender mainstreaming within the United Nations system. It identifies remaining gaps and challenges and sets out recommendations for consideration by the Council."