Region:Asia Pacific
Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
World Bank Income Classification:Low Income
The World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.
Least Developed Country:Yes
Since 1971, the United Nations has recognized LDCs as a category of States that are deemed highly disadvantaged in their development process, for structural, historical and also geographical reasons. Three criteria are used: per capita income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.
Gender Inequality Index:0.575
GII is a composite metric of gender inequality using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market. A low GII value indicates low inequality between women and men, and vice-versa.
Gender Development Index:0.723
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025
Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision
Male:19,976,265 (9.5%)
Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
outcome XM-DAC-41146-HTI_D_2.1
Women led businesses have increased participation and leadership in the development of climate-resilient agriculture, water, renewable energy and service markets and benefit from equal access to resources and services
UN Women supported the development and/or expansion of women led businesses by strenghtening their capacities and skills to become active members of the economy. As part of a partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, 210 women have been trained in the use of improved seeds, climate resilient crop varieties introduction, soil types adapted to climate change exploration. The representative of trained women have been invited to be on disaster risk reduction committee by the civil protection directorate, involve other women in their meetings to motivate them for a better engagement and a wider participation space.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-HTI_D_2.2
Innovative solutions are consolidated and scaled up to strengthen rural women’s economic empowerment
During 2023, UN Women approached two key actors related to women economic empowrment: ADIH and Madan Sara. These two key actors are found in the structure of value chain from top to bottom, taking into account production, harvest and food processing phases and taking into consideration the new challenges of the markets related to Innovation and Technology. Therefore, UN Women signed a MOU with ADIH to reinforce the collaboration between the rural women in agribusiness and Private sector entities. Through this protocole, UN Women will explore business contracts between the parties with a focus on e-Commerce. On the other hand, UN Women has started discussions with the association of Madan Sara for their reinforcement to facilitate negociations with the Private Sector and support the organisation developpement.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-HTI_D_3.1
The socio-cultural settings, as well as legislative, political, institutional and organizational frameworks are strengthened and structured to respond to domestic violence against women and girls
UN Women supported policy makers by engaging government institutions and Civil Society Organizations including women led organizations in several consultations and dialogue processes within Spotlight Programme on the National VAW Action Plan with the development of a draft results framework, setting the ton of a better coordination, implementation and M/E plans. In addition consultations were facilitated with the ministry of Health, Monistry of gender and women affaires and CSO key players on mental health about a National standardized Protocol on Psychosocial Services for VAWG Survivors, which aims to set the minimum standards and quality guidelines. Several advocacy campaigns took place throughout the year to raise awareness on the impact of violence against women in society and to seek changes in social norms and cultural behavior by engaging men and boys on positive masculinities while building their capacities through trainings addressing women and girls violence. Social media campaigns mobilized multisector stakeholders to drive local cultural behavior change with a positive approach towards women.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-HTI_D_4.3
Women´s meaningful participation, leadership and protection in peace and security, including in peace processes, conflict prevention, peacebuilding and peacekeeping,
The dialogue processes have not made progress in Haiti. Some meetings were convened outside the country and few women have been approached or designated to participate in the dialogues, women leaders have been organizing themselves and lobbying to have their voices heard and to take part in key strategic meetings to ensure that women needs and the gender dimension are being taken into consideration. At the Caricom meetings held during 2023, beside some women politcial parties leaders were present, some women leaders of civil society organizations were invited and therefore able to position themselves. Women's meaningful participation, leadership and protection have been reinforced through a peacebuilding process supported by UN Women. Moreover, women leaders members of the Alliance network of 11 women platforms covering the 10 regions of Haiti, met with key actors during 2023 such as CEP, HCT, BINUH and RCO, to discuss about the country context, its impact on women and girls and their needs, along with their participation in dialogue and decision-making levels for better coordination and else. Thanks to this, women in West Department, Artibonite and Plateau Central are better prepared to lead conflict resolution and take political engagement in their respective communities.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-HTI_D_4.4
Women and girls benefit from good mental health and psychosocial well-being that support their meaningful participation, leadership and protection in peace and security, including in peace processes, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, peacekeeping
Thanks to UN Women's support, capacity in four institutions were boosted, aiding women in humanitarian settings. Psychosocial services were increased for violence survivors. Dialogues were facilitated between women and boys in Cite Soleil. Mental health services were improved in seven (7) local organizations. These changes raised awareness, inclusivity and positive change in Cite Soleil. The community has increased its positive attitude towards mental health reducing stigma and discrimination, mistreatment of people suffering from mental health disorders and illness. Through the implementation of the mental health project at Cité Soleil, the interventions of the various partners (CSOs, CBOs, government institutions) allow and promote capacities building for young people, women and men on the prevention of violence and the consequences that this entails on the development of the communities. Mechanisms are being put in place to improve and increase rape alert systems. The strengthening of several psychosocial and mental health care structures (equipment and human resources) based on survey and assessment. Strategically, the community of several neighbourhoods is trained, sensitized and better equipped to participate in the prevention and reduction of violence. Interventions/activities related to the promotion of positive masculinity have led to the establishment of girls' and boys' clubs to ensure the sustainability of peacebuilding actions.Showing 6 - 10 of 10
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