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    Summary of country programme

    Cameroon has a Gender Inequality Index value of 0.560, ranking it 141 out of 162 countries in the 2019 index. The country has achieved a certain level of economic diversification although it is still vulnerable to external shocks. Progress in human development is to be noted, however the level of quality and inclusive human capital for Vision 2035 has not yet been reached. At the social level and despite the efforts made, gender-based violence is still observed in all sectors and inequalities persist between the rich and the poor, men and women, and between regions, particularly in access to health, education and employment.

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    UN Women in action: Strategic insights and achievements

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    Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements

    1. Leadership and Political Participation of Women in Public Life UN Women has supported actions to enhance women's participation in the electoral process, including organizing Gender Caf�s/Dialogue Spaces with ELECAM, Cameroon�s election management body. These events provided a platform for discussing gender equality, women�s empowerment, and decision-making. Through these activities, women leaders, youth, and civil society organizations engaged in meaningful dialogue, ensuring women had the knowledge and opportunities to actively participate in the electoral cycle. These actions contribute to SDG 5.5 (women�s participation in leadership) and SDG 16.7 (inclusive, responsive decision-making). 2. Economic Empowerment of Women Economic empowerment of women has been at the core of numerous successful initiatives, ensuring that the needs of women and girls are systematically addressed, including in emergency situations. Through targeted interventions, nearly 40,000 women and girls have experienced enhanced economic independence, increasing their resilience to shocks and contributing to their economic autonomy. Most of them received economic kits, providing them with the opportunity to launch their own businesses and become drivers of their own development. These efforts actively support several Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 5.a (promoting technology for women), SDG 8.5 (ensuring full and productive employment for all), and SDG 1.4 (ensuring equal access to economic resources and land ownership). 3. Violence Against Women and Girls The draft GBV law, supported by UN Women, will reduce gender-based violence and provide a strong legal framework to protect women and girls. This aligns with SDG 5.2 (eliminate violence against women) and SDG 16.1 (reduce violence and mortality). UN Women also provided nearly 25,000 kits (hygienic, livelihoods, dignity, and economic) along with medical, financial, and psychosocial support, contributing to SDG 5.2 and SDG 16.2 (end violence and exploitation). 4. Women, Peace, and Security, Humanitarian Action Gender integration in humanitarian responses was a key focus for UN Women. Its involvement in the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) 2025 ensured that gender considerations were embedded in the humanitarian response, addressing the needs of women and girls in crises. Additionally, UN Women�s support in capacity-building and partnerships strengthened the leadership and resilience of women and girls, contributing to SDG 5.3 (eliminate harmful practices like child marriage) and SDG 16.4 (reduce illicit financial flows and strengthen asset recovery).

    Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements

    UNWomen CMR has conducted a high level advocacy toward the Government for the harmonization of the country legal framework with its international commitments regarding women�s rights. As result, the MINPROFF requested for support for the drafting of the law against GBV. In partnership with UNFPA and the Word Bank, UNWOMEN supported the recruitment of experts in charge of the drafting of the law and participated actively in developping the content of the draft. The document is now available and will be shared with the stakeholders for revisions, inputs and final version to be submitted to the parliament for approval. This result has been a key contribution to the achievement of the impact 3 of the UNWOMEN strategic plan 2022-2025, as well as the Result 2.2 of the CMR UNSDCF (By 2026, gaps in critical socio-economic indicators are reduced, reflecting greater gender equality and progress in the empowerment of youth, women and girls, and other vulnerable groups, including those in humanitarian settings (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17).

    Results and resources

    Impact: All women and girls in Cameroon will fully enjoy and exercise their human rights, in a gender equal society, and meaningfully contribute to the country's sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development and EU integration

    Impact

    All women and girls in Cameroon will fully enjoy and exercise their human rights, in a gender equal society, and meaningfully contribute to the country's sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development and EU integrations

    Outcomes (aligned with interagency frameworks)
    CMR_D_1.1

    By 2026, more people, by age group, especially the most vulnerable, including refugees and IDPs, use quality basic social services equitably and sustainably to realize their full human potential and enhance their social and economic well-being (OUTCOME 2.1/UNSCDF).

    CMR_D_1.1.1

    Increased equitable and sustainable access of youth aged 15-35 to vocational training and learning opportunities, relevant to the productive sector. (SCE, etc)

    CMR_D_1.1.2

    More girls have access to services and information on HIV /AIDS prevention and treatment and on Menstrual Hygiene Management

    CMR_D_1.2

    By 2026, gaps in key socio-economic indicators are reduced, reflecting greater gender equality and progress in the empowerment of youth, women and girls, and other vulnerable groups, including in humanitarian contexts. (Outcome 2.2 /UNSDCF)

    CMR_D_1.2.1

    The potentials of young girls and women are enhanced to enable them to participate in development efforts in all sectors and enjoy the benefits of growth on an equal basis with men (Genre et Route, PDCVA, IFAD etc.)

    CMR_D_1.2.2

    Disparities between men and women are reduced in all areas of national life (political, economic, social, cultural, sports, etc.), and there is statistical data to reflect this (LPP, GRB).

    CMR_D_1.2.3

    Women and young girls and boys are protected from all forms of violence and discrimination against them in all areas of public life including in development and humanitairian settings (CERF, WPS, CERF, COVID-19 Response etc)).

    CMR_D_1.2.4

    Improved and efficient coordination mechanism of GEWE across UN System, government and CSO both in development and humanitarian settings (Coordination)

    CMR_D_1.3

    By 2026, youth, women, the most vulnerable groups, and people living with disabilities, including refugees and IDPs actively contribute to the efficiency of policies and the performance of public institutions at national, regional and council levels, and fully enjoy their rights (Outcome 3 /UNSDCF) .

    CMR_D_1.3.1

    More women and girls exercise their voice, agency and leadership, including through an enabling environment that supports women’s- and youth organizations (LPP, WPS, PBF)

    CMR_D_1.3.2

    Gender statistics, sex-disaggregated data, and knowledge are produced, analysed and used to inform policymaking, advocacy and accountability for delivering gender equality and women’s empowerment results.

    CMR_D_2.1

    By 2026, populations, in different agro-ecological zones, including youth, women and socially vulnerable groups, live in a healthier environment, sustainably manage environmental resources, including biodiversity, and are more resilient to disaster and climate change shocks. (Outcome 4 /UNSDCF)

    CMR_D_2.1.1

    The potentials of young girls and women are enhanced to enable them to participate in development efforts in all sectors and enjoy the benefits of growth on an equal basis with men

    CMR_D_3.1

    By 2026, gaps in key socio-economic indicators are reduced, reflecting greater gender equality and progress in the empowerment of youth, women and girls, and other vulnerable groups, including in humanitarian contexts. (Outcome 2.2 /UNSDCF)

    CMR_D_3.1.1

    Women and young girls and boys are protected from all forms of violence and discrimination against them in all areas of public life including in development and humanitairian settings (CERF, WPS, CERF, COVID-19 Response etc)).

    CMR_D_3.1.2

    Gender statistics, sex-disaggregated data, and knowledge are produced, analysed and used to inform policymaking, advocacy and accountability for delivering gender equality and women’s empowerment results.

    CMR_D_3.1.3

    More girls have access to services and information on HIV /AIDS prevention and treatment and on Menstrual Hygiene Management

    CMR_D_4.1

    By 2026, more people, by age group, especially the most vulnerable, including refugees and IDPs, use quality basic social services equitably and sustainably to realize their full human potential and enhance their social and economic well-being (OUTCOME 2.1/UNSCDF).

    CMR_D_4.1.1

    Increased equitable and sustainable access of youth aged 15-35 to vocational training and learning opportunities, relevant to the productive sector. (SCE, etc)

    CMR_D_4.1.2

    More women and girls exercise their voice, agency and leadership, including through an enabling environment that supports women’s- and youth organizations (LPP, WPS, PBF)

    Organizational effectiveness and efficiency
    CMR_O_1

    High quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, results-based management and evaluation

    CMR_O_2

    Improved management of financial and human resources in pursuit of results

    CMR_O_3

    UN-Women is an accountable and trustworthy development organization that manages its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations.

    CMR_O_4

    UN-Women effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate.

    CMR_O_5

    UN-Women strategically plans for and transforms its business model to deliver impact at scale, through agile and ethical leadership rooted in a continuous improvement culture

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    Outcome Result statement IATI identifier
    OutcomeCMR_D_1.1
    Outcome result statementHR
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-CMR_D_1.1
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    OutcomeCMR_D_1.2
    Outcome result statementEnsuring an accountable organization through Principled Performance
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-CMR_D_1.2
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    OutcomeCMR_D_1.3
    Outcome result statementEnhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-CMR_D_1.3
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    OutcomeCMR_D_2.1
    Outcome result statementBy 2026, populations, in different agro-ecological zones, including youth, women and socially vulnerable groups, live in a healthier environment, sustainably manage environmental resources, including biodiversity, and are more resilient to disaster and climate change shocks. (Outcome 4 /UNSDCF)
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-CMR_D_2.1
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    OutcomeCMR_D_3.1
    Outcome result statementBy 2026, gaps in key socio-economic indicators are reduced, reflecting greater gender equality and progress in the empowerment of youth, women and girls, and other vulnerable groups, including in humanitarian contexts. (Outcome 2.2 /UNSDCF)
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-CMR_D_3.1
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    OutcomeCMR_D_4.1
    Outcome result statementBy 2026, more people, by age group, especially the most vulnerable, including refugees and IDPs, use quality basic social services equitably and sustainably to realize their full human potential and enhance their social and economic well-being (OUTCOME 2.1/UNSCDF).
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    Outcome Result statement IATI identifier
    OutcomeCMR_O_1
    Outcome result statementHigh quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, results-based management and evaluation
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    OutcomeCMR_O_2
    Outcome result statementImproved management of financial and human resources in pursuit of results
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-CMR_O_2
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    OutcomeCMR_O_3
    Outcome result statementUN-Women is an accountable and trustworthy development organization that manages its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations.
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-CMR_O_3
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    OutcomeCMR_O_4
    Outcome result statementUN-Women effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate.
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-CMR_O_4
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    OutcomeCMR_O_5
    Outcome result statementUN-Women strategically plans for and transforms its business model to deliver impact at scale, through agile and ethical leadership rooted in a continuous improvement culture
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    Our funding partners contributions

    Regular resources (core)

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    $16.00 K in total
    Other resources (non-core)
    $4.10 M in total
    Regular resources (core)

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    $16.00 K in total
    2023 2022
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) $8,000
    2023
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
    Total contribution:$8,000
    Development:$8,000(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    		 $8,000
    2022
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
    Total contribution:$8,000
    Development:$8,000(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    2023
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$8,000
    Total contribution$8,000
    Development$8,000(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    2022
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$8,000
    Total contribution$8,000
    Development$8,000(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Other resources (non-core)

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    $4.10 M in total
    2023 2022
    African Development Bank $301,444
    2023
    African Development BankInternational financial institution
    Total contribution:$301,444
    Development:$277,329(91.999999867306%)
    Humanitarian:$24,116(8.0000001326945%)
    		 $301,444
    2022
    African Development BankInternational financial institution
    Total contribution:$301,444
    Development:$277,329(91.999999867306%)
    Humanitarian:$24,116(8.0000001326945%)
    BHP Billiton Foundation $208,662
    2023
    BHP Billiton FoundationFoundation
    Total contribution:$208,662
    Development:$208,662(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    		 $208,662
    2022
    BHP Billiton FoundationFoundation
    Total contribution:$208,662
    Development:$208,662(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    eBase Africa $255,126
    2023
    eBase AfricaPrivate sector
    Total contribution:$255,126
    Development:$255,126(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    		 $255,126
    2022
    eBase AfricaPrivate sector
    Total contribution:$255,126
    Development:$255,126(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) $9,852
    2023
    International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)United Nations organization
    Total contribution:$9,852
    Development:$0(0%)
    Humanitarian:$9,852(100%)
    		 $9,852
    2022
    International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)United Nations organization
    Total contribution:$9,852
    Development:$0(0%)
    Humanitarian:$9,852(100%)
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) $86,000
    2023
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)United Nations organization
    Total contribution:$86,000
    Development:$83,778(97.416023255814%)
    Humanitarian:$2,222(2.583976744186%)
    		 $86,000
    2022
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)United Nations organization
    Total contribution:$86,000
    Development:$83,778(97.416023255814%)
    Humanitarian:$2,222(2.583976744186%)
    Peacebuilding Fund $378,286
    2023
    Peacebuilding FundUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$378,286
    Development:$378,286(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    		 $378,286
    2022
    Peacebuilding FundUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$378,286
    Development:$378,286(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    Sweden $98,588
    2023
    SwedenOECD-DAC donor
    Total contribution:$98,588
    Development:$98,588(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    		 $98,588
    2022
    SwedenOECD-DAC donor
    Total contribution:$98,588
    Development:$98,588(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office $119,597
    2023
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$119,597
    Development:$0(0%)
    Humanitarian:$119,597(100%)
    		 $119,597
    2022
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$119,597
    Development:$0(0%)
    Humanitarian:$119,597(100%)
    United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) $590,303
    2023
    United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)United Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$590,303
    Development:$0(0%)
    Humanitarian:$590,303(100%)
    		 $590,303
    2022
    United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)United Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$590,303
    Development:$0(0%)
    Humanitarian:$590,303(100%)
    2023
    African Development Bank$301,444
    Total contribution$301,444
    Development$277,329(91.999999867306%)
    Humanitarian$24,116(8.0000001326945%)
    BHP Billiton Foundation$208,662
    Total contribution$208,662
    Development$208,662(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    eBase Africa$255,126
    Total contribution$255,126
    Development$255,126(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)$9,852
    Total contribution$9,852
    Development$0(0%)
    Humanitarian$9,852(100%)
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)$86,000
    Total contribution$86,000
    Development$83,778(97.416023255814%)
    Humanitarian$2,222(2.583976744186%)
    Peacebuilding Fund$378,286
    Total contribution$378,286
    Development$378,286(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Sweden$98,588
    Total contribution$98,588
    Development$98,588(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$119,597
    Total contribution$119,597
    Development$0(0%)
    Humanitarian$119,597(100%)
    United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)$590,303
    Total contribution$590,303
    Development$0(0%)
    Humanitarian$590,303(100%)
    2022
    African Development Bank$301,444
    Total contribution$301,444
    Development$277,329(91.999999867306%)
    Humanitarian$24,116(8.0000001326945%)
    BHP Billiton Foundation$208,662
    Total contribution$208,662
    Development$208,662(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    eBase Africa$255,126
    Total contribution$255,126
    Development$255,126(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)$9,852
    Total contribution$9,852
    Development$0(0%)
    Humanitarian$9,852(100%)
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)$86,000
    Total contribution$86,000
    Development$83,778(97.416023255814%)
    Humanitarian$2,222(2.583976744186%)
    Peacebuilding Fund$378,286
    Total contribution$378,286
    Development$378,286(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Sweden$98,588
    Total contribution$98,588
    Development$98,588(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$119,597
    Total contribution$119,597
    Development$0(0%)
    Humanitarian$119,597(100%)
    United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)$590,303
    Total contribution$590,303
    Development$0(0%)
    Humanitarian$590,303(100%)
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