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outcome APA_D_3.1XM-DAC-41146-APA_D_3.1

An enabling legislative and policy environment in line with international standards on EVAW and other forms of discrimination is in place and translated into action

Activity Details Resources Outcome Indicators and Results Strategic Note Outcome Progress Note Documents
Outcome details
SDG alignment
SDG Goal
SDG Goal
Impact areas
Impact areas
Ending violence against women
Organizational outputs
Organizational outputs
Norms, laws, policies and institutions
Organizational outputs
Positive social norms
Organizational outputs
Access to services, goods and resources
Policy marker GENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scope No
UN system function Advocacy, communications and social mobilization Capacity development and technical assistance Comprehensive and disaggregated data (discontinued)
Outcome Description

This outcome focuses on UN Women's regional and country level works with the emphasis on contributing to development of stronger laws and policies on EVAW that are implemented in relation to response, especially on violence against women migrant workers in ASEAN.

UN Partners
UN Partner
UNAIDS
UN Partner
UNDP
UN Partner
UNFPA
UN Partner
UNICEF
UN Partner
WHO
Resources
$1.44 M Planned Budget
$1.35 M Actual Budget
$1.44 M Planned Budget
$1.35 M Actual Budget and Shortfall
$1.13 M Expenses
Funding Partners Other Resources (Non-Core)/ Funding Partners: Total Other Resources (Non-Core) $1,349,419
Outcome Indicator and Results Plan Period : 2019-2022
OUTCOME APA_D_3.1

An enabling legislative and policy environment in line with international standards on EVAW and other forms of discrimination is in place and translated into action

APA_D_3.1A
Number of AP countries in which legislation on domestic violence exists
2022 Result 36
2018
Baseline
35 35
2019
Milestone
36 36
Result
36 36
2020
Milestone
36 36
Result
36 36
2021
Milestone
37 37
Result
36 36
2022
Target
37 37
Result
36 36
APA_D_3.1B
Number of AP countries in which legislation specifically addresses sexual harassment in public space
2022 Result 23
2018
Baseline
15 15
2019
Milestone
16 16
Result
23 23
2020
Milestone
17 17
Result
23 23
2021
Milestone
17 17
Result
23 23
2022
Target
24 24
Result
23 23
APA_D_3.1C
Proportion of VAWG survivors who seek for help from service providers
2022 Result Health 5.9 Police 8.0 Justice 0.9 Social 3.0
2018
Baseline
Health: 1.1 Police: 4.3 Justice: 0.8 Social services: 1.0 Health: 1.1 Police: 4.3 Justice: 0.8 Social services: 1.0
2019
Milestone
Health: 1.12 Police: 4.4 Justice: 0.9 Social services: 1.1 Health: 1.12 Police: 4.4 Justice: 0.9 Social services: 1.1
Result
Health: 6.6 Police: 8.2 Justice: 0.9 Social: 3.5 Health: 6.6 Police: 8.2 Justice: 0.9 Social: 3.5
2020
Milestone
Health: 1.2 Police: 4.5, Justice 0.95, Social services: 1.15 Health: 1.2 Police: 4.5, Justice 0.95, Social services: 1.15
Result
Health 6.3 Police 7.9 Justice 0.7 Social 3.2 Health 6.3 Police 7.9 Justice 0.7 Social 3.2
2021
Milestone
Health: 1.3 Police: 4.5 Justice: 1.0 Social services: 1.2 Health: 1.3 Police: 4.5 Justice: 1.0 Social services: 1.2
Result
Health 6.1 Police 8.2 Justice 0.7 Social 3.0 Health 6.1 Police 8.2 Justice 0.7 Social 3.0
2022
Target
Health 6.5 Police 8.0 Justice 1.0 Social 3.5 Health 6.5 Police 8.0 Justice 1.0 Social 3.5
Result
Health 5.9 Police 8.0 Justice 0.9 Social 3.0 Health 5.9 Police 8.0 Justice 0.9 Social 3.0
SP_D_0.1.4
Number of laws that were adopted, revised or repealed to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO)

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
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNDP
2022 Result 0
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_0.1.5
Number of national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans that are adopted with a focus on gender equality (CO)

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
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNDP
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
2022 Result 0
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_0.4.3
Number of countries where multi-sectoral systems, strategies or programs are implemented to advance women’s equal access to and use of services, goods and/resources, including social protection (CO)

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
sdg
UNICEF
2022 Result FALSE
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
FALSE FALSE
SP_D_3.1

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)

SDG 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by form of violence and by age (Desk Review)
SDG
sdg
Goal 5

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
sdg
UNDP
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
WHO

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
sdg
UNICEF
2022 Result -
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_3.1A
SP 4.11.1: Number of National Action Plans and Strategies to end violence against women that have a component that addresses social norms, attitudes, and behavior transformation, developed with UN-Women's support
2022 Result N/A
2021
Baseline
No No
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
FALSE FALSE
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
No No
Result
NA NA
SP_D_3.1C
SP 4.11.3: Number of countries supported by UN-Women to improve guidelines, protocols, standard operating procedures (in line with best practices) on the provision of quality services for victims and survivors
2022 Result N/A
2021
Baseline
No No
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
FALSE FALSE
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
No No
Result
NA NA
SP_D_3.1D
SP 4.11.4: Number of countries that provide information about women's rights to access quality essential services for victims and survivors of violence, with UN-Women's support
2022 Result N/A
2021
Baseline
No No
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
No No
Result
NA NA
SP_D_3.1E
SP 4.11.2b: Number of countries that have, with UN Women's support, (1) conducted community activities with women and men, boys and girls on gender equality and respectful relationships and (2) developed national informal or formal education curricula on gender and violence against women in primary and/or secondary schools.
2022 Result N/A
0
Baseline
- -
2019
Target
- -
Result
FALSE FALSE
SP_D_3.1F
SP 4.11.6a: Number of countries that have, with UN Women’s support, put in place measures to address gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which a) integrate violence prevention and response into COVID- 19 response plans, b), c), d), e)
2022 Result N/A
2021
Baseline
No No
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
No No
Result
NA NA
SP_D_3.1H
SP 4.11.6c: Number of countries that have, with UN Women’s support, put in place measures to address gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which a) , b) , c) provide options for women to report abuse and seek help without alerting perpetrators, d), e)
2022 Result N/A
2020
Baseline
No No
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
No No
Result
NA NA
SP_D_3.1I
SP 4.11.6d: Number of countries that have, with UN Women’s support, put in place measures to address gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which a) , b) , c), d) ensure continued functioning of shelters for victims of violence and expand their capacity, e)
2022 Result N/A
2020
Baseline
No No
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
No No
Result
NA NA
SP_D_3.1J
SP 4.11.6e: Number of countries that have, with UN Women’s support, put in place measures to address gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which a) , b) , c), d), e) ensure women’s access to justice through police and justice response to address impunity of perpetrators and protect women and their children
2022 Result N/A
2020
Baseline
No No
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
No No
Result
NA NA
Output Indicator and Results
OUTPUT APA_D_3.1.1

Capacity development and technical assistance: More countries and stakeholders are better able to deliver quality essential services to victims and survivors, and agencies are strengthened to advocate, develop and implement laws and policies on EVAW and other forms of discrimination.

Planned Budget: $6.51 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $4.43 M
Expenses: $4.04 M
APA_D_3.1.1A
Number of countries supported by UN Women where national and local partners are able to implement evidence-based VAW prevention and response strategies and programmes at community level and in cities
2022 Result 3
2013
Baseline
2 2
2019
Milestone
1 1
Result
1 1
2020
Milestone
2 2
Result
1 1
2021
Milestone
3 3
Result
3 3
2022
Target
3 3
Result
3 3
SP_D_0.3.e

Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.

Number of draft policies with monitoring/reporting mechanisms developed by partners to address gender-based discrimination and/or combat gender stereotypes (CO)
2022 Result 0
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
OUTPUT APA_D_3.1.2

Policy and technical advice: Laws, policies and strategies are regularly reviewed and reformed to conform with international human rights standards, with effective monitoring of the implementation.

Planned Budget: $374.55 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $237.26 K
Expenses: $237.65 K
APA_D_3.1.2A
Global Indicator, SP 11.1: Number of National Action Plans and Strategies to End Violence Against Women that have a component that addresses social norms, attitudes and behavior transformation, developed with UN Women's support
2022 Result 8
2016
Baseline
7 7
2019
Milestone
3 3
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
3 3
Result
3 3
2021
Milestone
6 6
Result
4 4
2022
Target
6 6
Result
8 8
APA_D_3.1.2B
Number of countries that have revised laws and policies on EVAW, and number of countries that have monitored or evaluated laws and policies related to EVAW.
2022 Result N/A
2017
Baseline
2 2
SP_D_0.3.e

Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.

Number of draft policies with monitoring/reporting mechanisms developed by partners to address gender-based discrimination and/or combat gender stereotypes (CO)
2022 Result 0
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
OUTPUT APA_D_3.1.3

Capacity development and technical assistance: Capacity of institutions to implement laws and policies and to deliver services for eliminating violence against women and other forms of discrimination is strengthened

Planned Budget: $784.20 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $709.84 K
Expenses: $703.26 K
APA_D_3.1.3A
Global Indicator, SP 11.3: Number of countries supported by UN Women to improve guidelines, protocols, standard operating procedures (in line with best practices) on the provision of quality services for victims and survivors;
2022 Result 20
2017
Baseline
12 12
2019
Milestone
13 13
Result
16 16
2020
Milestone
14 14
Result
16 16
2021
Milestone
15 15
Result
17 17
2022
Target
17 17
Result
20 20
APA_D_3.1.3B
Global Indicator SP 11.4: Number of countries that provide information about women's rights to access quality essential services for victims and survivors of violence with UN Women's support.
2022 Result 20
2017
Baseline
12 12
2019
Milestone
13 13
Result
16 16
2020
Milestone
14 14
Result
16 16
2021
Milestone
15 15
Result
17 17
2022
Target
17 17
Result
20 20
SP_D_0.4.b
Number of countries supported to develop and/or implement guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures to strengthen EVAWG services in line with the Essential Services Package (CO)
2022 Result FALSE
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
FALSE FALSE
OUTPUT APA_D_3.1.4

Comprehensive and disaggregated data: Improved data and evidence on VAW and its response, linkages between violence and women’s economic participation and empowerment, and experiences of migrant women and other forms of discrimination

Planned Budget: $821.77 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $593.76 K
Expenses: $388.67 K
APA_D_3.1.4A
Evidence/research available about violence against women, including regarding services and with populations such as women migrant workers.
2022 Result 46
2017
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
8 8
Result
5 5
2020
Milestone
9 9
Result
11 11
2021
Milestone
11 11
Result
25 25
2022
Target
16 16
Result
46 46
SP_D_0.6.b
Number of data producers and users with strengthened capacities in the collection, analysis, dissemination and use of gender statistics (CO)
2022 Result 0
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
Strategic Note Outcome Progress Note Showing data of : 2022

An enabling legislative and policy environment in line with international standards on EVAW and other forms of discrimination is in place and translated into action

Institutionalization of survivor-centered and migratory-inclusive service provision for responding to cases of violence against women abroad The APA Outcome 3.1 made significant progress during the reporting period. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Viet Nam institutionalized the quality service provisions for Vietnamese women abroad. In December 2022, MOFA adopted the “Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Supporting Overseas Vietnamese Women Victims of Violence, Abuse, Sexual Harassment and Trafficking in Persons”, with technical support from UN Women ROAP and the Viet Nam Office. Technical support from UN Women was provided through consultations throughout the development process and review processes of the draft documents. The SOPs were designed based on the “ Practical Guide: Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for a Coordinated Response to Violence against Women, including women migrant workers ”, developed by the UN Women regional office. With the SOPs, foreign service officials and diplomats of Viet Nam embassies and consulates overseas are able to provide strengthened protection and support for Vietnamese citizens abroad, especially those who have experienced violence against women or trafficking in persons. The SOPs will be implemented through Vietnamese embassies and consulates globally as a guiding document for survivor-centered referral procedures between Viet Nam and countries of destination. This SOP was reported as one of the leading workstreams by Viet Nam through the implementation and review of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence against Women, through the mid-term review of the RPA , conducted in 2021 with support from the regional office (reported in 2021). Strengthening the capacities of foreign service officials in survivor-centered service provision for women migrant workers emerged following one basic workshop in Viet Nam in 2019, and evolved into an ongoing series of learning sessions that incorporated the experiences of foreign service officials globally for newly appointed foreign service officials. The SOPs formalize the training materials into practice as guiding documents for foreign service officials. Capacity development of institutions to implement laws and policies to deliver services for eliminating violence against women Gender-Responsive Police Services In Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Police Women Network capacity was strengthened, with support from the regional office, HQ and the Bangladesh Office. The Handbook on Gender Responsive Police Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence was rolled out in Bangladesh, thus operationalizing the Essential Services Package for Women and Girls subject to Violence as it supports and assists the police by providing the ‘how to’ as well as an exchange of experiences in relation to responding to VAWG in a transformational way ensuring a victim centered approach and building trust and confidence in local communities. The Bangladesh Police Women Network took ownership of the Gender-Responsive Police Handbook roll out process by identifying the areas where the Handbook can be incorporated, including by developing violence against women training curricula for police officers following a gap-identifying analysis process. The Gender Responsive Policing Handbook was translated and adapted to the contexts in Bangladesh . Shelters In Viet Nam, the Viet Nam Women’s Union developed the Capacity Development Roadmap of the Peace House Shelter to strengthen the shelter management and the capacity of services with technical support from UN Women. In Bangladesh, the Tarango Shelter for survivors of violence utilized the gender-based violence-women’s economic empowerment integrated model to pilot the economic empowerment interventions alongside the provision of multisectoral services. UN Women supported the light review process of the shelter project, analyzing whether services have adequately responded to survivors’ needs.
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