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    Summary of country programme

    UN Women in El Salvador works since 2013. The four thematic areas of strategic impact contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework 2022-2026, and are aligned with the UN Women's Strategic Plan, in the following key areas: 1. Governance & Participation in Public Life; 2. Women’s Economic Empowerment; 3. Ending Violence Against Women; 4. Women peace and security, Humanitarian & Disaster Risk Reduction. In the four areas of impact, our work adheres the principle of leaving no one behind (LNOB), considering the national context, its situation of vulnerability and the focus of UN Women's work in the next five years.

    UN Women El Salvador works in coordination with the State, UN agencies, CSOs (Civil Society Organizations) and private sector partners to advance the mandate of UN Women and offer the country results in terms of gender equality, where the country office has a comparative advantage and strengths on women empowerment and equality.

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    Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements

    UN Women (UNW) Leads the Way in Justice & Peace, Advancing SDGs 4, 5, 10 & 16! UNW is strengthening justice and governance by building effective, accountable institutions and aligning national frameworks with international women�s rights standards. In 2024, UNW enhanced the General Prosecutor�s Office�s capacity to investigate and prosecute sexual violence. This included thematic roundtables with the Deputy Prosecutor's Offices for Women, Children, and Adolescents (FANMA), engaging 60 specialized prosecutors in monthly sessions on 11 crimes outlined in the Special Comprehensive Law for a Life Free of Violence for Women. UNW also developed a pioneering protocol to guide investigations of sexual violence cases per international standards. This tool provides clear guidelines on related crimes like trafficking, pornography, corruption, and prostitution and introduces tech-based evidence collection and specialized litigation strategies. Beyond justice reforms, UNW strengthened institutional capacities across multiple sectors. In 2024, key justice entities�including the Attorney General�s Office (FGR), General Prosecutor�s Office, Ministry of Housing, Institute for Property Legalization, and National Popular Housing Fund�adopted updated policies, sexual violence response protocols, and gender mainstreaming frameworks. Promoting a survivor-centered approach, UNW trained 100+ FGR prosecutors to investigate and prosecute sexual violence, femicide, and psychological violence. Training included psychological first aid, ensuring trauma-informed survivor support. Through the Women Guardians of Peace Project, funded by the PBF and co-implemented with UNDP and UNODC, UNW advanced peacebuilding institutionally, communally, and individually. Support to the National Search Commission, the Institute for the Administration of Veterans� Benefits, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has embedded the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda into policies and programs. Intergenerational dialogues transformed attitudes, fostering respect and civic engagement. As a result, 36 women emerged as community leaders managing resources, organizing commemorations, and engaging in local associations. These dialogues broke cycles of discrimination and strengthened women�s and youth�s roles in peacebuilding. These efforts align with SDGs 4, 5, 10, and 16 by promoting inclusive governance, institutional capacity, and women�s leadership while combating discrimination.

    Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements

    The most significant regulatory achievement in the field of Economic Empowerment in 2023 is the approval of the National Policy on Caregiving Responsibility, 2022-2030. This contributes to SDG 5, targets 5.4 and 5c, and directly contributes to Effect 2 of the Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) by recognizing unpaid domestic and care work and promoting shared responsibility in the implementation of care services. The policy aims to progress towards the establishment of a National Care System, addressing structural barriers related to the gendered division of labor. UN Women played a significant role in formulating the policy, joining the responsible team led by the Office of the Presidential Commissioner for Operations and Government Cabinet (DCPOGG) and the Salvadoran Institute for the Development of Women (ISDEMU). The policy will commence its implementation process in 2024. UN Women will participate in the Advisory Committee for policy implementation and will continue providing technical assistance for conducting the diagnosis to determine the supply and demand for care services, formulating the Policy Action Plan, and designing the training curriculum. UN Women, in the area of Women, Peace, and Security, aligned with SDG 5, target 5.1, and Effect 2 of the Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), significantly contributed to strengthening the Network of Indigenous Women of El Salvador (RENAMIES) for the promotion and defense of the rights of indigenous peoples[1]. This especially pertains to the prevention of violence against women and girls, through the establishment of the Observatory of the Rights of Indigenous Women. UN Women enhanced the leadership, management, and advocacy capacity of the Network and the National Coordinating Council of Salvadoran Indigenous Peoples (CCNIS) through training processes for female leaders and workshops on masculinities, involving 758 individuals (672 women and youth; 86 men and youth). Additionally, UN Women supported the formulation and publication of RENAMIES' Second Report on Violence Against Indigenous Women, the development of a Protocol for the Care of women facing gender-based violence for CCNIS, and facilitated the process of creating their advocacy agenda. Furthermore, a social media campaign was conducted to raise awareness about the rights of indigenous women. [1] RENAMIES, Observatorio de los derechos de las Mujeres Ind�genas, (2023), Publicaciones � Mujeres ind�genas de El Salvador (mujerindigenaelsalvador.org)

    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)
    SLV_D_1.3

    Outcome 1.3 of the SN aligned to Outcome 6 of the UNSDCF: By 2026, Salvadoran institutions strengthen democratic governance by guaranteeing the rule of law and inclusive political and civic participation, as well as preventing and combating corruption, promoting transparency and accountability.

    SLV_D_1.3.1

    Salvadoran institutions strengthen their capacities to guarantee and be accountable for compliance with international normative frameworks for human rights and gender equality, including guarantees for the full exercise of women's political rights.

    SLV_D_1.3.2

    Women leaders in civil society and women politicians strengthen their leadership capacities and abilities.

    SLV_D_2.4

    Outcome 2.4. of the SN aligned to Outcome 2 and 4 of the UNSDCF: By 2026, people, particularly those in vulnerable situations, have greater opportunities to access decent, productive work and sustainable livelihoods, in an environment of inclusive economic transformation, innovative and sustainable.

    SLV_D_2.4.1

    Public institutions and women's and feminist organizations increase their capacities to develop, influence and participate in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies on equality and non-discrimination based on gender

    SLV_D_2.4.2

    Work model with specific populations of women (rural, indigenous, peasant women, entrepreneurs, micro and small entrepreneurs) to increase their access to resources such as credit, must be accompanied by promotional actions in public policies to extend benefits to a greater number of women and thus expand the coverage and impact of the interventions.

    SLV_D_2.4.3

    Strengthened institutions provide greater opportunities for women in all their diversity to access decent work and sustainable livelihoods.

    SLV_D_2.4.4

    Girls and women, mainly those in vulnerable situations such as girls, and indigenous, peasant and rural women, entrepreneurs, micro and small entrepreneurs, with disabilities, or the LGTBIQ + collective among others, have access to quality training in matters related to STEM and Its integration in technological innovation and ICT sectors is promoted.

    SLV_D_2.4.5

    Companies incorporate gender equality and the empowerment of women into their management through an action plan based on a self-analysis of gender gaps.

    SLV_D_2.4.6

    Indigenous, rural and peasant women strengthen their capacities to increase their participation in development initiatives and economic and social inclusion.

    SLV_D_3.3

    Outcome 3.3. of the SN aligned to Outcome 2 of the UNSDCF: By 2026, all people, especially those in situations of greater vulnerability, due to gender inequalities, increase their participation and inclusion in the political, social, and economic spheres and more fully exercise their right to a life free from violence and discrimination.

    SLV_D_3.3.1

    Public institutions have strengthened capacities to harmonize national regulatory frameworks with international human rights standards and in the area of gender equality and empowerment of women, in compliance with the international commitments acquired on the matter.

    SLV_D_3.3.2

    Public institutions improve their capacities to provide essential care services for women and girls who are victims of gender-based violence.

    SLV_D_4.1

    Outcome 4.1. from SN aligned with UNSDCF Outcome 7: By 2026, people live in a more peaceful and secure environment, in which they are better protected against organized crime and violence in its various manifestations; They have greater access to a fair and effective justice system, and reparation for victims and social reintegration of people in conflict with the Law are guaranteed.

    SLV_D_4.1.1

    Culture of peace with peaceful and safe environments for women and girls strengthened.

    SLV_D_4.1.2

    Actions to strengthen capacities with civil society organizations for humanitarian response with a gender perspective.

    Organizational effectiveness and efficiency
    SLV_O_1

    SAMCO strategically plans for and transforms its business model to deliver impact at scale, through agile and ethical leadership rooted in a continuous quality improvement

    SLV_O_2

    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

    SLV_O_3

    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.

    SLV_O_4

    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
    OutcomeSLV_D_1.3
    Outcome result statementAssuring an accountable organization through principled performance: UN-Women SAMCO 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-SLV_D_1.3
    OutcomeSLV_D_2.4
    Outcome result statementAdvancing business transformation: 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.
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SLV_D_2.4
    OutcomeSLV_D_3.3
    Outcome result statementNurturing an empowered workforce and advancing an inclusive UN-Women culture: With its unique and inclusive culture, UN-Women is an employer of choice with a diverse and highly performing cadre of personnel that embodies UN values.
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SLV_D_3.3
    OutcomeSLV_D_4.1
    Outcome result statementEffective normative, programmatic and coordination products, services and processes: UN-Women efficiently and effectively discharges of all business processes that advance integrated delivery of its mandate at HQ, Regional and Country levels, including through shared services.
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SLV_D_4.1
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    Outcome Result statement IATI identifier
    OutcomeSLV_O_1
    Outcome result statementSAMCO strategically plans for and transforms its business model to deliver impact at scale, through agile and ethical leadership rooted in a continuous quality improvement
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SLV_O_1
    OutcomeSLV_O_2
    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-SLV_O_2
    OutcomeSLV_O_3
    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-SLV_O_3
    OutcomeSLV_O_4
    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
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SLV_O_4
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    Our funding partners contributions

    Regular resources (core)

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    $439.31 K in total
    Other resources (non-core)
    $1.55 M in total
    Regular resources (core)

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    $439.31 K in total
    2023 2022
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) $219,653
    2023
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
    Total contribution:$219,653
    Development:$219,653(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    $219,653
    2022
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
    Total contribution:$219,653
    Development:$219,653(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    2023
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$219,653
    Total contribution$219,653
    Development$219,653(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    2022
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$219,653
    Total contribution$219,653
    Development$219,653(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Other resources (non-core)

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    $1.55 M in total
    2023 2022
    Canada $31,334
    2023
    CanadaOECD-DAC donor
    Total contribution:$31,334
    Development:$31,334(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    $31,334
    2022
    CanadaOECD-DAC donor
    Total contribution:$31,334
    Development:$31,334(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    European Commission (Spotlight) $640,260
    2023
    European Commission (Spotlight)OECD-DAC donor
    Total contribution:$640,260
    Development:$640,260(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    $640,260
    2022
    European Commission (Spotlight)OECD-DAC donor
    Total contribution:$640,260
    Development:$640,260(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) $52,500
    2023
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)United Nations organization
    Total contribution:$52,500
    Development:$52,500(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    $52,500
    2022
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)United Nations organization
    Total contribution:$52,500
    Development:$52,500(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    Luxembourg $26,060
    2023
    LuxembourgOECD-DAC donor
    Total contribution:$26,060
    Development:$26,060(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    $26,060
    2022
    LuxembourgOECD-DAC donor
    Total contribution:$26,060
    Development:$26,060(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    Peacebuilding Fund $24,572
    2023
    Peacebuilding FundUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$24,572
    Development:$24,572(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    $24,572
    2022
    Peacebuilding FundUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$24,572
    Development:$24,572(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    2023
    Canada$31,334
    Total contribution$31,334
    Development$31,334(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    European Commission (Spotlight)$640,260
    Total contribution$640,260
    Development$640,260(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)$52,500
    Total contribution$52,500
    Development$52,500(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Luxembourg$26,060
    Total contribution$26,060
    Development$26,060(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Peacebuilding Fund$24,572
    Total contribution$24,572
    Development$24,572(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    2022
    Canada$31,334
    Total contribution$31,334
    Development$31,334(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    European Commission (Spotlight)$640,260
    Total contribution$640,260
    Development$640,260(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)$52,500
    Total contribution$52,500
    Development$52,500(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Luxembourg$26,060
    Total contribution$26,060
    Development$26,060(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Peacebuilding Fund$24,572
    Total contribution$24,572
    Development$24,572(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
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