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Effective system for monitoring and tracking progress on continental gender equality normative frameworks is in place and utilized by (2024 – 2026)

UN Women i n c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h t h e O H C H R p r o p o s e d t o s u p p o r t t h e AUC towards the development of a continental flagship report, the State of Women’s Rights in Africa. T h i s r e p o r t a i m s to track progress in the 20-year i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h e M a p u t o P r o t o c o l o n t h e R i g h t s o f W o m e n i n A f r i c a since the adoption of this continental normative framework. The recommendations of t he report will inform the development of , among others, a continent al acceleration plan for action by stakeholders at diff erent levels in A frica. As part of the partnership with the AUC-WGYD to advance and monitor the implementation of continental GEWE and women’s rights commitments, UN Women LO has supported the conceptualization and coordination of a high-level conference that aim ed s to assess progress towards the ratification and implementation of the Maputo Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa, a continental women’s rights legal framework. The LO has, as a result, been able to inform the agenda wh ich created a space for CSO, Member States and UN Women to share experiences from the field . I n addition, it positioned UN Women as a key partner to advance the coherent implementation of global and continenta l GEWE and women’s rights norms which contributed, among others, to the ratification by Botswana as the 46 th state party to the Protocol in November 2023 .

outcome XM-DAC-41146-AUL_D_1.2

Civil society and women’s voices and leadership influence progress on the gender equality and women’s empowerment at the continental level by 2026

AWLN: Through the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), women’s voices and leadership influence on gender equality and women’s empowerment have been strengthened at the continental level by the establishment of women led initiatives or the presence of African women and girls’ voices in continental GEWE events/activities such as: The launches of (3) National Chapters of AWLN. The launches took place in Rwanda, Gambia and Equatorial Guinea. A continental virtual forum by AWLN where women leaders from East, West, Central, South and North Africa and all sectors of society in solidarity promoted peace and good governance for the women affected by conflict in the Sahel Region. The virtual consultation enhanced the importance of women’s contribution to resolving the crises in the Sahel region, highlighting the role of African women in decision making process in conflict and post-conflict societies. The event resulted in increased awareness on women’s leadership and network in the Sahel region, promising practices and opportunities from across Africa shared, and recommendations and commitment for strengthening collaborations to scale up actions for women’s leadership and participation in the Sahel region. The participation of AWLN Members in the Women Leaders Consultation in Comoros. To bring recommendations ahead of the 3 rd Men’s Conference on Positive Masculinity. The participation of AWLN Members in the 3 rd Men’s Conference on Positive Masculinity. To ensure women leaders voices in the outcomes of PM. UN Women AULO contributed to the launches by providing technical and financial support and guidance to the focal persons, as well as participated in-person to support the launch of AWLN Gambia on the ground. On the virtual forum UN Women AULO contributed with planning and conceptualization, communication to raise awareness of the event, invitees to panelists and participants, interpretation, minute taking as well as hosting the virtual forum. For the Women leaders consultation leading up to the 3 rd Men’s Conference on Positive Masculinity, UN Women supported the participation of 6 Women leaders with costs related to their participation. The launch of AWLN Gambia press release, The Concept Note for the Virtual Forum and the documents for Women Leaders Consultation and Positive Masculinity are attached.

outcome XM-DAC-41146-AUL_D_1.3

Strengthened UN system coordination on gender equality and women’s empowerment at the continental level (2023 – 2026)

The AU LO played a convening role in AUGPG and led the conceptualisation an d the logistical coordination of the meetings including the mobilisation of participants and speakers, k eeping the records of the meetings and circulating them for records. UK O ffice to AU co-chaired the AUGPG supported the conceptualization of the initiative and c ontributed to the mobilisation of development partners and moderation of the sessions of the AUGPG quarterly meeting s. The collaboration en hanced the strategic importance of the platform which was evidenced by the consistent engagement of development partners in the different sessions and their support to AU led GEWE initiatives

outcome XM-DAC-41146-AUL_D_1.4

Gender equality stakeholders have the essential evidence they need to make informed decisions (2023 – 2026)

AGCCI: Results: Stakeholders in education and particularly in the digital sector make informed decisions that lead towards enhance d gender equality results as a result of improved awareness on exis ting gender digital divide through media campaigns and the stakeholders' consultatio ns undertaken at various levels . Contribution: The UNW LO through its AGCCI program in collaboration with UNW country offices and implementing partners such as AUC, IT U and UN agencies, has played a leading role in planning and coordinating awareness raising mechanisms that help stakeholders make informed decisions in the digital sector. These include media campaigns, newsletters & bulletins con sisting of real-life stories of young girl coders, stakeholders’ experience sharing and consultation work shops , advocacy work including in global platforms such as CSW. Partners: Partners such as AUC, ITU and UN agencies (UNICEF, UNESCO and UNECA) have contributed to the review of the “Continental communication strategy” developed under AGCCI and its materia lization , donors provided financial a nd material support, the ministry focal points (education, gender and ICT) in each of the 11 target COs have also played a major role in the process of creating community awareness (through national TV, Radio and print media) on gender and digitization, the existing digital gender gap as well as on the need to encourage young girl to study STEMS in schools.

outcome XM-DAC-41146-AUL_O_1

Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance

The office successfully achieved overall delivery rate of 70% for Regular Resources. Payroll costs for some staff for the month of December 2023 was yet to be posted by reporting date hence resources not fully utilized. In addition, there were challenges encountered with Quntum roll-out that impacted on implementation of programme activities. Some activities could not be fully implemented due to scheduling issues among the key stakeholders involved The office successfully achieved overall delivery rate of 73% for Regular Resources. Payroll costs for some staff for the month of December 2023 was yet to be posted by reporting date hence resources not fully utilized. In addition, there were challenges encountered with Quntum roll-out that impacted on implementation of programme activities. Some activities could not be fully implemented due to scheduling issues among the key stakeholders involved No internal or external audit was conducted on the African Union Liaison Office hence no outstanding audit recommendations Business continuity processes and protocols were kept up to date on the application system BCCMA & achieved 100% compliance. The online security survey was 100% completed and updated as necessary with actions taken where gaps were identified. The emergency communication system was also kept updated