Outcome CIV_D_3.1

By 2025, women and girls have greater access to socio-economic and technological opportunities for their empowerment, and to services for the prevention and management of all forms of violence, particularly harmful practices (UNSDCF Outcome 6)

During the year, the actions carried out by the End Violence Against Women programme made it possible to achieve results thanks to the collaboration with technical ministries and civil society. Thus, 82 women and young girls working in the sex industry, including LGBs, benefited from HIV/AIDS, STI and GBV prevention services through the UBRAF and BUF funds. UN Women has also contributed to strengthening women's protection mechanisms by providing technical and material support to the Ministry of Women, Family and Children. This includes support for the development of gender and HIV modules for the IFEFs and the equipping of a shelter for survivors and two platforms to combat GBV. These efforts by UN Women contribute to the prevention and management of all forms of violence against women and girls.

By 2025, women and girls have greater access to socio-economic and technological opportunities for their empowerment, and to services for the prevention and management of all forms of violence, particularly harmful practices (UNSDCF Outcome 6)

In 2022, 578 women and girls had increased access to socio-economic and technological opportunities for their empowerment and to services to prevent and manage all forms of violence with the support of UN Women. In detail, 236 adolescent girls and young people (aged 15 to 24), victims of sexual exploitation, had access to HIV, STI and GBV prevention and care services in the health districts of Yopougon-Est, Yamoussoukro and Bongouanou, thanks to a project supported by UN Women and implemented by an NGO (NGO Blety). Forty (40) of these beneficiaries received funding for the establishment of income-generating activities and training in business management and simplified accounting. Fifty (50) women living in the northern border areas of Burkina Faso benefited from information on the support available to women in the mechanisms to combat violent extremism during a joint mission organized by UN Women and UNHCR. One hundred (100) women farmers were connected to markets for goods and services and products, and have easier access to strategic information for better management of their activities.

By 2025, women and girls have greater access to socio-economic and technological opportunities for their empowerment, and to services for the prevention and management of all forms of violence, particularly harmful practices (UNSDCF Outcome 6)

In 2025, women’s and girls’ access to prevention and response services for all forms of violence—including harmful practices—highly improved thanks to increased mobilization by institutional and community stakeholders. The engagement of traditional leaders , strengthening of the normative framework, and improved technical competencies of health care providers made it possible to offer more adapted and respectful services to survivors of gender based violence, including female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. The implementation of holistic approaches and the revision of national instruments contributed to structuring a sustainable and inclusive response, supporting survivors’ physical and psychosocial recovery and promoting the progressive phasing out of harmful practices. These achievements reflect a collective dynamic that advances gender equality and ensures a more protective environment for women and girls, in accordance with UNSDCF Outcome 6 and UN Women standards.

By 2025, women and girls have greater access to socio-economic and technological opportunities for their empowerment, and to services for the prevention and management of all forms of violence, particularly harmful practices (UNSDCF Outcome 6)

Significant progress has been made in improving women and girls' access to services for the prevention and management of all forms of violence, particularly harmful practices. The office has in fact raised awareness among 350,000 women, girls, men and boys to effectively combat gender inequalities and strengthened national institutions to improve access for women and girls to prevention and treatment services. burden of gender-based violence. The national strategy to combat GBV (SNLVBG) is currently being revised and Parliament is committed to financing medical procedures offered to victims of violence against women and girls and to parliamentary control attentive to violence. made to women and girls.

By 2025, women and girls have greater access to socio-economic and technological opportunities for their empowerment, and to services for the prevention and management of all forms of violence, particularly harmful practices (UNSDCF Outcome 6)

The prevalence of GBV in Côte d'Ivoire continues to give cause for concern. Indeed, the 2023 statistical yearbook of the Ministry of Women, Family and Children, published in March 2024, reports 8,862 cases of GBV recorded and managed. Compared to 2022, this represents an increase of 11.91%, even though cases of rape fell by 8.93%. These figures can be explained not only by the scale of the phenomenon, but also by the significant efforts made by various actors, including UN Women, to raise awareness and encourage victims to seek care. Indeed, positive changes have been facilitated by several key initiatives and collaborations. The #HackathonStopVBG initiative, organized in collaboration with UNFPA and the Fonds Français Muskoka, encouraged innovative solutions to combat GBV and digital violence. The involvement of religious guides and traditional chiefs in the fight against GBV and the promotion of the abandonment of female genital mutilation (FGM) was also decisive. The 16 Days of Activism against GBV campaign also mobilized a wide range of partners and civil society players to raise awareness and combat violence against women and girls. UN Women played a key role in providing financial and technical support for various initiatives. The organization supported civil society in implementing innovative initiatives, and facilitated the training and awareness-raising of nearly 450,000 people through its various communication channels. Its actions have been made possible thanks to financial support from Canada, Japan, UBRAF funds, the Fonds Français Muskoka and UNTFHS.