High quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, results-based management and evaluation
2023 was a year of great knowledge production for the Office in Chile. 42 publications were prepared in the 4 impact areas. An important ach
2023 was a year of great knowledge production for the Office in Chile. 42 publications were prepared in the 4 impact areas. An important achievement was the use of the "Gender Report in the Migration Context on the Northern Border" which was used to justify the incorporation of the gender approach in migration and immigration policy. Also the systematization of the "Let's Talk About Care" process that will be used to develop the National Care System. Additionally, the office's first strategic note was prepared for the period 2024 - 2026. The note was approved in November 2023. The challenge is to generate new products with local relevance and that involve different work areas of the country office to maximize resources and potential technical contribution. The aim is to achieve greater technical positioning for the generation of knowledge. The implementation of the first strategic note and the adaptation or development of instruments that allow correct execution is also a challenge.
ievement was the use of the "Gender Report in the Migration Context on the Northern Border" which was used to justify the incorporation of the gender approach in migration and immigration policy. Also the systematization of the "Let's Talk About Care" process that will be used to develop the National Care System. Additionally, the office's first strategic note was prepared for the period 2024 - 2026. The note was approved in November 2023. The challenge is to generate new products with local relevance and that involve different work areas of the country office to maximize resources and potential technical contribution. The aim is to achieve greater technical positioning for the generation of knowledge. The implementation of the first strategic note and the adaptation or development of instruments that allow correct execution is also a challenge.
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment
In 2023, the implementation of the Cooperation Framework between the Government of Chile and the United Nations System began. For UN Women it meant an important positioning within the system because it leads Pillar 4 on gender equality, an unprecedented modality in cooperation frameworks. It also meant leadership in the government as an agency specialized in gender mainstreaming in public policies. Currently, 18 of 22 ministries participate in the activities proposed by pillar 4.
It also marked a positioning of the leadership of effect 1.2 on care and social protection, a designation based on the important collaborative work with the government on the National Care System and the citizen dialogues that UN Women implemented throughout the country.
It is a challenge to continue strengthening leadership in these matters.
Increased engagement of partners in support of UN-Women’s mandate
An important achievement of the UN Women Office was the update of the BCCMA Chile and Everbridge. This will allow security processes to be standardized and professionalized. Until now we used a manual procedure, not interconnected with global procedures. Additionally, 2 satellite phones have been enabled in case of emergencies. 80% of the staff has completed the mandatory courses and regarding the hiring processes, selection times have been considerably reduced. A roadmap was prepared with those responsible and deadlines, as well as predetermined evaluation committees were formed to reduce appointment times.
People’s lives in China are improved further as headway is made in ensuring access to childcare, education, healthcare services, elderly care, housing, and social assistance, and more people in China, including left-behind groups, benefit from equitable and public services and social protection systems as well as accelerated efforts to reduce gender inequality and other forms of social inequality throughout the life-course.
In 2023, some progress has been made toward the outcome through efforts led by UN Women and its partners, including through joint advocacy, strengthening the evidence base for policy making, provision of technical support for policy making and implementation of laws promoting GEWE, strengthening institutional mechanisms for capacity development, and the promotion of women’s leadership and participation.
Through grants to local partners and technical assistance from UN Women under its China Gender Fund for Research and Advocacy (CGF), engaged duty bearers have gained an increased understanding of the significance of gender issues, including in political participation, and environmental protection (contributing to Outputs 1.1.1, 1.1.2). As a result, engaged duty bearers have taken policy decisions and other actions to address these issues and ensure girls’ and women’s equal access to opportunities and services. Results include:
With financial and technical support from UN Women, a sustainable Sanjiangyuan Women’s Environmentalist network was formed and grew to include 30 members in 2023. The network will continue to cultivate indigenous women’s leadership in climate action. One of the network pioneers, Bayang, a 22-year old Tibetan woman, was recognized as one of the “2023 BBC 100 Women” for her contributions to tackling climate change.
In the area of ending violence against women (EVAW), the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) developed the Ten Guiding Cases on Anti-Domestic Violence in China, which were launched nationally in June 2023. The SPC will continue using these cases to identify gaps in current trial practices, and the cases will serve as a reference document for local courts and judges to strengthen survivor-centred approaches. UN Women provided technical and financial assistance in support of the development of the Guiding Cases, providing direct inputs on the alignment of these cases with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women CEDAW, while meeting the needs of the local judicial context.
397 national stakeholders from Gansu, Hunan, Liaoning, Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces have strengthened capacities on the UN Essential Services Package (ESP) and multisectoral coordination mechanisms. Partnering with the China Association of Family and Marriage and the China Women’s University, UN Women provided comprehensive training based on the ESP with a special focus on how to work with the police and health sector on domestic violence case referral and survivor-centred response services. Although data is not available yet to assess the impact of the capacity-building initiatives on survivors, increased capabilities for multisector coordination are expected to directly contribute to survivors’ enhanced access to public services and social protection systems. UN Women, through technical and financial support to Beijing Dongcheng Yuanzhong Family and Community Development Center (Yuanzhong), also strengthened the capacity of 20 CSO service providers on case management, referral and effective multi-sectoral coordination mechanisms and supported the official publication of the Domestic Violence Social Service Manual, which will serve as a critical resource for stakeholders moving forward.
The above achievements affirm the efficacy of the original strategy and Theory of Change focused on strengthening capacities among the justice sector, government service providers, and non-governmental organizations and service providers to implement effective coordination mechanisms, deliver quality essential services for women and girls, advocate for laws and policies in support of women and girls, and encourage women’s participation in decision making and leadership. UN Women will be leveraging these achievements and expanding these initiatives through new EVAW and CGF programmes in 2024.