World Bank Income Classification:Low Income
The World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.
Least Developed Country:Yes
Since 1971, the United Nations has recognized LDCs as a category of States that are deemed highly disadvantaged in their development process, for structural, historical and also geographical reasons. Three criteria are used: per capita income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.
Gender Inequality Index:0.575
GII is a composite metric of gender inequality using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market. A low GII value indicates low inequality between women and men, and vice-versa.
Gender Development Index:0.723
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025
Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision
Male:19,976,265 (9.5%)
Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
Global norms, standards and processes on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls are translated into gender-responsive laws, policies and plans, implemented, monitored and reported on
Support to government and relevant institutions to formulate, implement, monitor imlmentation of policies and laws on GEWE, informed by global norms, standards and process and timely fullfil the global reporting obligations
Global norms, standards and processes on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls are translated into gender-responsive laws, policies and plans, implemented, monitored and reported on
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
Common indicators are those that appear verbatim the same in at least two entities' results frameworks and are drawn, where possible, directly from other globally agreed frameworks.
Common
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
Global norms, standards and processes on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls are translated into gender-responsive laws, policies and plans, implemented, monitored and reported on
In order to contribute towards the creation of a favorable environment for the sustainable and inclusive realization of the Women, Peace and Security global agenda in Mozambique, UN Women Mozambique provided technical and financial support to Government represented by The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, presiding and participating in an Open debate on Women, Peace, and Security at the Security Council in New York on 7th March (During CSW67) as part of the commemorations of the 25th anniversary of the UN Resolution 1325. The Open debate at the Security Council was a huge accomplishment for Mozambique and it provided an opportunity for the country to present its progress in the implementation of WPS commitments at the national level. Additionally, the open debate served as a platform for Mozambique to further share the WPS context in the country, which can potentially lead to increased attention and resources being devoted to addressing women's participation in the WPS agenda. in addition, UN Women provided support to the Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Action, following the requested to conduct the evaluation of National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2018 to 2022 and crafting of the second-generation National action plan. UN Women has specifically assisted the government in drafting the Terms of Reference (TORs) as well as provide support for the recruitment of two national consultants to support the evaluation and drafting of the new national action plan with a proper M&E plan. The inception report has been endorsed by the MGCAS which allowed the start of the consultations. So far, a total of 157 women from 11 (eleven) organizations and networks engaged and shared their perspectives in the provinces of Cabo-Delgado and Nampula and the remain 9 provinces are expected to be consulted in the next quarter. The report of evaluation and Approval of the second generation of NAP is expected in the first quarter of 2024. Furthermore, efforts have been made to strengthen the coordination capacity of Women, Peace, and Security Commitments in Mozambique through participation of four (3) Governments official from Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Action in two (2) regional workshops, namely: 1 ) The preparation for the Final Planning Conference of the SADC Standby Forces Logistics exercise, held in Luanda, Republic of Angola, from 12-16 June 2023- the conference focused on implementing security measures for conflict and post-conflict countries, with the involvement of military, police, prisons, and civilian representatives from the Ministries of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare, as well as Health from SADC member states. By engaging in the regional workshop, the representatives committed themselves to apply the knowledge and insights gained to inform the upcoming NAP WPS process as well as to support the Government of Mozambique in developing effective strategies and policies that address the specific needs and concerns of women in peacebuilding and security processes, including incorporating gender-responsive approaches, ensuring the meaningful participation of women in security-related activities, and fostering collaboration between the military, police, prisons, and civilian sectors; 2) Consultative Meeting between Regional Economic Communities/Mechanisms and Member States on the Implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Africa," held on November 23 and 24 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting, organized by the African Union Commission (AUC), aimed to assess progress, lessons learned, and challenges in the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Africa; Identify opportunities and strategies to enhance the implementation and reporting of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda and Strengthen collaboration between the African Union Commission, Regional Economic Communities, and Member States to advance accountability and reporting on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. The participation of the government representative allowed for acquiring knowledge on how to monitor the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security agenda according to the Continental Results Framework (CRF, 2018-2028) and collect some best practices on the Implementation of the Agenda on the Continent. Mozambique's active participation in regional events demonstrates a commitment to strengthening its National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAPWPS). By exchanging implementation experiences, identifying challenges, and learning from regional best practices, government representatives aim to significantly contribute to the ongoing NAPWPS evaluation and the development of a new generation. This engagement also aligns Mozambique with international standards, enhancing its capacity to address the unique needs of women in peacebuilding and security, and advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in the country.Disclaimer and notes
References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).