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Resilience, positive coping mechanisms and livelihoods opportunities improved for displaced and vulnerable women in camps and host communities

Resilience and livelihoods for displaced and vulnerable women improved through initiatives benefiting 366 women, including grants, internships, and business startups. 14 women’s organizations were also empowered to deliver essential services, enhancing support in camps and host communities.

outcome XM-DAC-41146-IRQ_D_4.2

Iraqi government and stakeholders implement commitments on women, peace and security.

The Iraqi government and stakeholders advanced Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) commitments through the INAP II framework, including an M&E platform and multi-stakeholder dialogues in Baghdad and KRI to localize UNSCR 1325. The National Women’s Peace Mediators Network engaged 150 women in peacebuilding, while seven institutions, including the HCWD and NDIW, were strengthened to integrate women into leadership and decision-making roles, reflecting progress in WPS implementation

outcome XM-DAC-41146-IRQ_D_7.1

People in Iraq have strengthened capacity, enabling inclusive access to and engagement in economic activities

People in Iraq, particularly women, have strengthened capacities enabling inclusive access to and engagement in economic activities. A total of 366 women benefited from targeted economic empowerment initiatives, including 100 women in Diyala who received grants to start small businesses, 124 women in Abu Ghraib who launched businesses after vocational training, and 142 women who participated in internships with eco-friendly businesses. These interventions equipped participants with practical skills and financial assets, creating sustainable pathways for economic participation and improving livelihoods

outcome XM-DAC-41146-IRQ_D_8.1

Strengthened and effective inclusive, people centred, gender-responsive, human rights-based policies and national systems contribute to gender equality, the promotion of protection, social protection, social cohesion and peaceful societies, with focus on the most vulnerable populations, including women, youth and minorities

Strengthened and effective inclusive, gender-responsive, and human rights-based policies and systems have contributed to advancing gender equality, protection, social protection, and social cohesion, particularly for vulnerable populations, including women, youth, and minorities. Capacity-building initiatives targeted 25 institutions, including the development of a gender-disaggregated data platform and training for ministry focal points, enhancing the ability of national systems to address gender inequality and promote inclusive policies. These efforts support the creation of peaceful and cohesive societies by prioritizing the needs of vulnerable groups.

outcome XM-DAC-41146-IRQ_D_8.2

People in Iraq, particularly underserved, marginalised and vulnerable populations, have equitable and sustainable access to quality gender and age-responsive protection and social protection systms and services

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