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outcome XM-DAC-41146-BOL_D_1.1
The state consolidates representative, participatory, community and parity democracy, and strengthens its institutional framework, administration of justice, security organs, transparency and accountability.
UN Women has contributed significantly to the consolidation of representative, participatory and community democracy in Bolivia by aligning itself with international human rights standards and recommendations made to the State, focusing on the most vulnerable populations, particularly indigenous peoples. Efforts have included strengthening the capacities of Bolivian State institutions by incorporating the gender perspective and intersectionality to guarantee the exercise of women's political rights in conditions free from harassment and political violence. In this context, the capacities of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, the Plurinational Women's Service, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Mission of Bolivia to the UN and the State Service of Autonomies have improved in terms of legislation, regulations and institutional management tools to guarantee the full exercise of women's political rights, positioning Women, Peace and Security agenda. UN Women has also worked with women leaders and authorities in executive, Judicial and Legislative bodies at the national and subnational levels, with an emphasis on indigenous governments, promoting their role as rights agents, ensuring that they are informed, so women can exercise a substantive participation in decision-making spaces in coordination and dialogue with their grassroots organizations. This has included addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations, such as women living with HIV/AIDS in Bolivia, whose capacities were increased to exercise substantive participation, promoting dialogue and advocacy for their fundamental rights; and that of women heads of household in the context of humanitarian action, who received support and resources to meet their immediate needs. A key area of progress has been the strengthening of the autonomous framework in the Indigenous Native Peasants Governments of Kereimba Iyaambae, Charagua Iyambae, Uru Chipaya and Salinas, where mechanisms and tools for public management have been developed, incorporating the gender perspective in their systems of self-government from a collective dimension, strengthening public management and local regulations to guarantee individual and collective rights in their territories. Significant advances include the development and approval of gender-sensitive regulations and manuals, legislative proposals, and the recovery and digitization of local regulations. In addition, the capacities of women leaders and authorities have been strengthened in the inclusion of gender and intersectionality, intercultural autonomous management and climate change. These efforts contribute to the consolidation of a representative, participatory, community and parity democracy in Bolivia and to providing an adequate response to the recommendations made to the State, ensuring a gender-sensitive institutional framework and promoting the development of public policies that include the needs, perspectives and aspirations of Bolivian women.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-BOL_D_2.1
Women, boys, girls and young people, giving special attention to the native indigenous rural population, Afro-descendants and the population facing human mobility, fully exercise their rights as economic agents for the inclusive development of the country
Significant progress has been made to generating the conditions for women and girls to fully exercise their economic rights, through various strategies. UNW´s support on evidence-based policy advocacy and capacity building for financial inclusion of women, private sector engagement the care economy, and climate change have resulted in more inclusive and gender-responsive decision-making. The wide range of public and private actors have improved their awareness on the importance of including gender perspective and interventions that address the barriers that women confront to reach the equal opportunities as men with due consideration of an intersectional analysis with the multiple factors that affect women in all their diversity. As a result, these institutions have increased capacities to proactively design policies, programs, products and services that address specific challenges that women face including rural and indigenous women. In financial inclusion of women, 2024 culminated in the official launch of Alliance of Financial Inclusion of Women in Bolivia, which led to development of gender-responsive agenda where financial entities committed to a series of actions that contribute to a long-term vision of developing financial products and services that cater for specific needs and challenges of Bolivian Women and to enable their greater financial autonomy and empowerment. Also, a capacity building session was organized on gender tools for financial institutions to share knowledge and tools to improve gender perspective where 32 financial institutions and development partners committed to gender equality including o fficials from regulatory institutions. UN Women supported the Co-laboratorio of solutions in partnership with UNDP and Centre d'étude et de coopération internationale (CECI), a Canadian NGO that mapped out gender gaps in various sectors and identified innovative solutions that proved to effectively close the gender gap. UN Women continued with WEPs accelerator 2.0 with BancoSol where they were supported with reporting tools and gender indicators to better monitor and report progress on gender mainstreaming. In addition, the evaluation process engaged 4,000 diverse BancoSol stakeholders of BancoSol. The preliminary evaluation result demonstrated BancoSol´s progress in its contribution to gender equality. The whole of organization approach of BancoSol prompted it to solidify its position as a pioneer of gender equality in the financial sector in Bolivia, leading various gender initiatives and products including the successful issuance of the social gender bond in the amount of 30 million US dollars in the Bolivian market to finance women-owned and/or led micro and small-sized enterprises. On WEPs, UN Women developed and disseminated a national WEPs guideline, "El Camino Hacia la Igualdad y el Empoderamiento de las Mujeres". The Manual received positive feedback from the Global Compact Regional Office, demonstrating that the expertise provided by UN Women contributed to enhancing capacities of WEPs signatories. To promote women-led businesses' productivity, 6 institutions received 83 machines and pieces of equipment including four Women’s Associations, and two Alternative Education Centers (CEA), which will continue offer training and machinery. These institutions will avail machinery and trainings for small and micro businesses led by women.? A total of 4,104 persons increased their capacities to lead their businesses through business management and technical skills training, reaching 3,851 women (94%). Business management skills trainings reached 2,095 women and Technical Skills Training, 1,756 women. Among these women, 130 women-led businesses received machinery in the textile, wood, food-processing, and other sectors that led to improved productivity. One of the persistent underlying structural barriers to women´s economic empowerment is attributable to the unequal distribution of care work as studies indicate that women still carry double the time than men in care and domestic activities at the expense of their right to education, decent work and self-care. UN Women´s support to care economy was carried out through various interventions: UN Women supported the development of normative frameworks on care in close coordination with national and local governments and by engaging civil society organizations. Two policy proposals are in development at the national level and two at the municipal level. At the municipal level, a policy proposal is available for Santa Cruz de la Sierra and El Alto municipalities respectively. 200 public officials of government institutions have been sensitized on the importance of having public policy for the co-responsibility of care and how to implement them through programs and projects UNW supported the Municipality of La Paz with a business management training strategy, specifically designed to scale small businesses owned by women (80% of the target group). UNW´s efforts in strengthening the capacities of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in La Paz were acknowledged by the Secretary of Economic Development of La Paz where UNW received an award in December 2024. Additionally, awareness-raising workshops were held in Montero and Achacachi on October 29 that reached 187 adolescents, family members and teachers. Further, a national care campaign was launched including a series of webinars with a reach of 5,600 views, focusing on raising awareness of the importance of care work and promoting co-responsibility. Additionally, social media messages were developed to deconstruct the gender stereotypes in care labor. They generated over 2,000 interactions (including reactions, views, comments, and shares). Radio spots in Spanish and Aymara, broadcast by Radio Fides and Erbol, ensured significant nationwide reach. In the case of Radio Fides, the impact was amplified by leveraging simultaneous streaming on its Facebook page. A notable example is the program Antes de Medio Día , which regularly attracts an average of 1,000 live viewers daily. Moreover, the inclusive and consultative process of developing the Climate Change Gender Action Plan (ccGAP) enabled greater participation of women —particularly rural, Indigenous, and Afro-descendant women— in decision-making spaces on environmental and climate change (CC) policies. A total of 600 participants (441 women) from Bolivia’s nine departments contributed to developing a gender-responsive climate policy and strengthened their capacities and knowledge on how to incorporate gender considerations into their own climate action. The ccGAP will serve as a policy instrument to guide the mainstreaming of gender-responsive climate action across Bolivian government institutions and their environment and climate change policies and programs. Also, given that UN Women Bolivia became the host of the Regional Hub for Gender, Environment and Climate Change at the end of 2023, the area made a substantial contribution to organizing three onsite strategic meetings at the regional level in 2024. One with 50 Indigenous women — representing more than 20 organizations and networks — , and another with 34 women human rights defenders in environmental matters — representing 28 grassroots organizations from 14 countries — , both of which aimed to develop consensus-based proposals from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) that were presented to national governments, with the goal of influencing negotiations at COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and COP29 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The third meeting focused on providing technical support to the intergovernmental meeting between gender and climate change negotiators from nine LAC countries, which aimed to develop a regional strategy to ensure that gender considerations are sustained during and beyond UNFCCC COP29.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-BOL_D_3.1
Institutional and civil society actors contribute to reducing the levels of violence against women, children, adolescents, youth and the LGTBIQ+ population, ensuring essential services for victims of gender-based and generational violence, developing prevention strategies and transforming the sociocultural patterns that sustain it.
In Bolivia, significant progress is being made in the fight against violence against women, driven by a collaborative effort involving the government, civil society, and international partners such as UN Women. This united approach has resulted in transformative changes, particularly in enhancing access to services and promoting societal shifts toward gender equality. Improved Access to Services for Indigenous Women and Survivors: One of the most notable achievements has been the improved access to essential services for survivors of violence, particularly indigenous women. This success is a result of concerted efforts by civil society organizations, grassroots groups, and governmental institutions, supported by UN Women. Collaborative initiatives have ensured the availability of resources and culturally sensitive interventions that address the unique challenges faced by marginalized populations. Masculinities Approaches: Transforming Gender Norms: A groundbreaking advancement has been the widespread adoption of “masculinities” programs in 88 municipalities, reaching nearly 977,000 men. These re-education initiatives, spearheaded by civil society organizations and supported by UN Women, emphasize psychotherapeutic interventions to challenge harmful gender norms. These programs empower men to adopt respectful and equitable relationships, actively contributing to the prevention of violence against women. Decline in Femicides: A Positive Trend: The steady decline in femicides in Bolivia reflects significant progress in the fight against gender-based violence. According to a CEPAL report, reported femicides have decreased from 147 cases in 2018 to 81 in 2023 URL . This downward trend demonstrates the impact of strengthened legal frameworks, institutional reforms, and collaborative efforts between various stakeholders. One of the key drivers of this progress has been the 2023 legislative amendments, which introduced stricter penalties for perpetrators of gender-based violence, including femicide. These reforms have acted as a strong deterrent, reinforcing accountability and justice for victims. URL In addition, comprehensive training programs for law enforcement officials, implemented in 2023 and 2024 with technical and financial support from UN Women, have been instrumental in enhancing institutional capacity. These programs have equipped law enforcement agencies with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively investigate and respond to cases of gender-based violence, ensuring timely and appropriate actions to protect survivors and bring perpetrators to justice. This progress is a testament to the effectiveness of targeted legal, institutional, and capacity-building interventions in creating safer communities and promoting gender equality. Advancing Gender Equality: The Role of Civil Society in Shifting Social Norms: Bolivia is witnessing a growing societal understanding of gender equality and women´s rights, driven in large part by the active participation of civil society organizations. Public awareness campaigns, grassroots initiatives, and advocacy efforts have contributed to an increasing recognition among men and women, particularly young adults, of the importance of gender diversity in leadership and women´s full participation in the workforce. This evolving mindset is a critical foundation for building a more equitable and just society. Heightened Awareness of Women´s Safety in Public Spaces: There is also a noticeable increase in awareness of the importance of ensuring women’s safety in public spaces. Civil society groups, working alongside UN Women, have been instrumental in advocating for and supporting the development of effective measures to combat violence against women in these settings. Through partnerships with policymakers in both the public and private sectors, these organizations have provided access to the latest knowledge, tools, and strategies to address safety concerns within communities. Civil Society´s Impact on Policymaking and Implementation: Civil society has played a pivotal role in influencing and monitoring policy implementation. Their advocacy efforts have ensured that issues such as gender-based violence and women´s safety remain central to public and private sector agendas. By engaging local communities and amplifying women´s voices, they have fostered accountability and driven the creation of more inclusive policies that prioritize women´s rights and safety. Finally, a significant achievement has been the establishment of 31 Collaborative Essential Services in 94 rural municipalities. These models, facilitated by UN Women, have enabled coordinated service delivery, improved resource allocation, and ensured continuous, quality, and timely support for survivors of violence. This collaborative approach has also fostered a commitment among local authorities to hire and retain specialized personnel to address gender-based violence effectively. In conclusion, this progress underscores the importance of civil society´s participation in shifting social norms and advancing gender equality. Their efforts, combined with targeted support from organizations like UN Women, are transforming attitudes and practices, paving the way for a safer, more inclusive society where women can fully exercise their rights to continue to contribute to national development free of violence.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-BOL_D_4.1
The Bolivia UN system coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls
UN Women plays a leading role in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment within the UN system , drawing on its coordination mandate. Its leadership is recognized in the UN Country Team (UNCT) , where it leads the Results Group 3 on Violence and Vulnerable Groups , ensuring that gender perspectives are integrated into the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). URL UN Women collaborates in five of the seven Results Groups of the UNSDCF and participates in several specialized groups, including the Interagency Communications Group and the Strategic Analysis Unit. This involvement ensures the inclusion of gender analysis in UNCT reports and fosters inter-agency cooperation on gender equality. In its leadership role, UN Women has facilitated cooperation between state institutions and UN agencies , creating shared agendas for coordinated action, such as working with the with the Agency for Electronic Government and Information and Communication Technologies ( AGETIC ) . URL In addition, the Gender Equality Specialized Team, led by UN Women, has focused on implementing the UNCT SWAP Plan, providing technical assistance, and monitoring gender indicators within the UNSDCF. Additionally, UN Women has led the development of the Interagency Strategy for the Implementation of the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy , in collaboration with other specialized agencies. This strategy was presented to the UNCT and is expected to be approved soon, creating a framework for context-specific actions. URL UN Women also oversees the annual UNCT SWAP Gender Scorecard Report and has adapted the Gender Equality Marker to the Bolivian context, ensuring its use in the planning process of UNSDCF results groups. URL Moreover, Nidya Pesántez, UN Women Bolivia's representative, successfully served as Acting Resident Coordinator during the year . URL URL Finally, regarding joint programs, UN Women, in collaboration with UN-OHCHR and UNDP, and funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), led the "Supporting Dialogue and Human Rights for Peacebuilding in Bolivia" program (2020-2022 ). The program aimed to prevent violence, reduce electoral polarization, and promote peacebuilding. URL Currently, UN Women has begun implementing the Joint Program "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and a Life Free from Sexual and Gender-Based Violence for the Most Vulnerable Women and Girls" (2024-2028), funded by the Embassy of Canada and in partnership with UNFPA and UNICEF . This program will be implemented in three municipalities in Bolivia, focusing on improving essential services, strengthening public policies, and promoting changes in social norms in close collaboration with key stakeholders. URL
outcome XM-DAC-41146-BOL_O_1
OEE Output 1 Assured accountability in the management of organisational resources (financial and otherwise) to achieve the intended results under the fiduciary obligations
The accountability culture of the staff has been strengthened through the implementation of the organization's policies and procedures. Timely actions have been taken as a result of the monthly delivery monitoring, involving all staff. This monitoring was carried out in close coordination with Programs.Showing 1 - 5 of 9