Global normative and policy frameworks for gender equality and women’s empowerment are implemented in the Pacific
Supporting Pacific island nations to implement normative and policy frameworks for GEWE
Global normative and policy frameworks for gender equality and women’s empowerment are implemented in the Pacific
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)
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)
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.
CommonGovernments and stakeholders have increased capacity to assess progress in implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action and other global normative and policy frameworks for gender equality and the empowerment of all women
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)
Global normative and policy frameworks for gender equality and women’s empowerment are implemented in the Pacific
Progress was made towards this Outcome primarily through the 14th Triennial Conference for Pacific Women and the 7th Meeting of Pacific Ministers for Women. This forum brought together decision-makers within Pacific governments, development partners, research institutions, and civil society to share experiences, and reflect on the progress and challenges to date in implementing the Beijing Platform for Action. In this forum, strategic and practical measures were identified to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. Due to COVID-19 protocols and travel restrictions, the conference was held virtually for the first time and had over 1000 participants. A specific recommendation dedicated to the ratification of c.190 on sexual harassment in the workplace was successfully negotiated by Women’s Ministers in the Outcome Document as a result of the engagement and high visibility of UN Women and key partners, ILO, and the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement. In the lead-up to the Triennial, UN Women provided technical assistance as a member of the SPC-led Triennial Conference Steering Committee, particularly on the development of the conference agenda, organization of speakers, and determination of side and parallel events at the Conference. The Fiji MCO organized four side events; highlighting solutions to ending violence against women and girls, advancing women’s economic empowerment through Market Vendor Associations, best practices and lessons learned about inclusive and sustainable value chains within the agriculture and fisheries sectors across the Pacific, and on the ratification of ILO c.190 on sexual harassment in the workplace. Further, the Fiji MCO provided financial support to enable national-level consultations to take place, resulting in greater engagement of Pacific governments and civil society in the virtual event. The outcomes from the Triennial Conference were referenced in preparations for CSW 66 and in the development of the next UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, for which development began in 2021. The Fiji MCO has coordinated with the Gender Technical Working Group (UN Women, UNFPA, Pacific Community [SPC], Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat [PIFS], and civil society) to ensure that Pacific governments are prepared to engage substantively in the CSW and that work around CSW, the Triennial Conference and other regional and global mechanisms for gender equality and women’s empowerment are aligned.Disclaimer and notes
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