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outcome XM-DAC-41146-LBN_D_1.1
Enhanced protection for the most vulnerable.
In 2024, over 9,000 women, girls, and persons of diverse SOGIESC and others throughout Lebanon accessed protection services provided through programmes supported by UN Women. Much of these services were provided during the acute escalation of conflict and mass displacement of an estimated 1.2 million people in Lebanon. This support was delivered at a critical time, as women, girls and other marginalized populations face increased risk of violence and exploitation in times of conflict and displacement. These services were delivered prior to and throughout the acute escalation of the conflict that Lebanon witnessed in the last quarter of 2024. In partnership with Amel, Anti-Racist Movement, Arcenciel, Initiate, KAFA, LUPD, MOSAIC and other women-led organizations. UN Women delivered GBV awareness, psychosocial support, case management, psychosocial support, protection cash assistance, referrals to specialized service providers and dignity kits throughout Lebanon, including to Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian populations and other nationalities. The interventions reached marginalized populations at elevated risk of GBV and exploitation and abuse, including socially and economically vulnerable women, women survivors of GBV, women migrant domestic workers and LGBTIQ+ community. Furthermore, 454 staff and social workers (377 women, 77 men) of the Ministry of Social Affairs throughout Lebanon improved their gender responsiveness through training on gender equality, gender-based violence (GBV) and disability inclusion in the context of social work and the implementation of the National Poverty Targeting Programme (NPTP) , Lebanon's first poverty-targeted national social assistance cash programme supported by the World Food Programme (WFP). Self-measured knowledge of these topics increased by 36% (an average of the training subjects), and of the 303 participants who completed the post-training survey, 99% (or 301 respondents) stated the training content was relevant to their professional responsibilities. This training was conducted by UN Women in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and World Food Programme (WFP) as a means to improve the gender and disability inclusion of the national social protection programme.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-LBN_D_2.1
Strengthened diversified income opportunities to promote social and economic inclusion
In 2024, UN Women Lebanon CO’s progress towards diversified income opportunities was significantly impacted by the conflict that escalated in the latter half of the year. While the CO has planned to provide skills development and short-term cash-for-work, job placement, and business development opportunities to over 450 women in Lebanon, these plans were disrupted due to large-scale military operations conducted throughout Lebanon by Israel between September and November 2024. Due to the humanitarian crisis of an estimated 1.2 million people displaced due to the conflict, programming priorities were reviewed and re-focused on the delivery of immediate humanitarian relief to displaced populations. Notwithstanding these challenges, 168 individuals (164 women and 4 men, including 26 women with disabilities) gained technical skills and lifeskills as part of their training and practical work under UN Women’s emergency livelihood programming. The 168 individuals engaged in skills and practical training in food hygiene and meal preparation (77), agro-ecological farming practices and food processing (77), carpentry (6), and community-based psychosocial awareness sessions (8). The women are participating in UN Women’s flagship programme Leadership, Empowerment, Access and Protection (LEAP) implemented by the CO. Not all women completed their full cycle of practical skills application through cash-for-work due to the sudden escalation in conflict in September 2024. Due to the disruption in routine activities, UN Women was not able to conduct endline surveys with the majority of the participants, but of those that were interviewed (n=38), 76 percent stated that they were “very confident” or “confident” about their skills for economic empowerment. The CO plans to expand programming on empowerment of women in the recovery process in the agriculture, agrifood, and other productive sectors in 2025, including through skills training, short-term livelihood opportunities, and support to women-led cooperatives and MSMEs. Furthermore, the CO will continue its work on surging women's economic employment in Lebanon in partnership with the Regional Office of Arab States (ROAS) initiative to surge women's labour force participation in the Arab States region by 5 per cent by 2030.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-LBN_D_3.1
Strengthened inclusive social contract grounded in human rights and justice to enhance good governance, effective and accountable institutions, and women's participation.
In 2024, UN Women continued to work with all parts of the Lebanese society to strenghten social cohesion and contribute to good governance, effective and accountable institutions, as well as owmen's participation in decision-making processes. At community level, 387 women promoted peace and reconciliation in their communities and actively contributed to de-escalation of conflict. These women are very diverse and represent all Governorates in Lebanon (25% are below the age of 35 and 3.1% are with disability). During the Lebanon conflict in Q4, 85% of these women peacebuilders led humanitarian actions in their communities (half of them through Women Led Organizations) while contributing to reducing tensions between displaced and host communities . In January 2024, the Women Peacebuilding Network in Lebanon was officially launched, as the first ever women peacebuilding network in Lebanon, convening 35 women peacebuilders from all walks of life. The network's mandate was to act as a a community of practice that strengthens the role of its members but quickly evolved to become an advocacy platform. The WPNL issued two advocacy statements addressed to the UNSG, the international community in Lebanon and State entities demanding an immediate ceasefire and an inclusive recovery and reconstruction process after the Lebanon's conflict. Moreover, 25 women politicians participants in the women national political dialogue reported higher tolerance levels among each other and a commitment to preventing and de-escalating conflict in Lebanon through their political parties and influence. The Center for Research Education and Development at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education committed to a more gender inclusive history teaching. The curriculum review committee for history textbooks is being supported by UN Women and the Lebanese Association for History to incorporate new teaching modules on women and the history of Lebanon in the new textbooks. This process is important for transitional justice and a more inclusive society in Lebanon.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-LBN_D_3.2
Strengthened security, stability, justice, and social peace.
During 2024, UN Women continued its efforts to advance the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda in Lebanon despite the significant challenges facing the country, working both at the policy level and within communities in line with the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus approach. Activities under this project were adapted to the risks and challenges arising throughout the year, while women peacebuilders and mediators stepped up their role to lead in social cohesion and humanitarian actions across the country. At national level, the National Commission of Lebanese Women (NCLW) continued its work to develop, implement and evaluate the NAPs on UNSCR 1325, and has been mandated by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers to work on a second NAP. Seven national institutions demonstrated commitment to the validation and implementation of the WPS agenda in Lebanon; three ministerial plans were developed in line with the NAPs’ logical frameworks; and four civil society actors meaningfully participated in, influenced and monitored the implementation of WPS commitments in Lebanon through collaborating with NCLW. Following its launch in 2024, the Women Peacebuilding Network in Lebanon (WPNL) expanded its membership from 17 to 35 women peacebuilders paving the way for a subsequent shift from a community of practice to a full-fledged advocacy body. WPNL statements and appeals during the war promoted the voices of women peacebuilders and advocated for priorities at the core of the country’s peace efforts. Additionally, WPNL contributed to the development of NAP II through two targeted consultations with NCLW. At community level, a total of 134 women mediators and peacebuilders from across the country had more opportunities to participate and lead in social cohesion and conflict prevention efforts as a result of this project. Women mediators also played a crucial role in the humanitarian response as the war in Lebanon erupted, bridging the gaps between immediate relief efforts, long-term development goals, and peacebuilding initiatives, while ensuring that solutions are more inclusive, sustainable, and effective. Forty-four (44) women benefited from emergency cash assistance for protection issues arising from the conflict and displacement.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-LBN_O_1
Principled Performance
In 2024, UN Women Lebanon continue to deliver on its mandate while respecting the highest ethical and principled standards. In 2024, UN Women Lebanon further increased its annual budget to about 7.4 M USD and estimated delivery rate of 93 per cent. This is despite several challenges related to the impact of the escalation of hostilities impacting Lebanon and directly affecting UN Women personnel; some staff was internally displaced, while non-essential personnel had to be evacuated. Nevertheless, UN Women maintained business continuity throughout the war. UN Women has systematically applied policies, procedures and administrative guidelines related to its duty of care towards its staff. This includes conducting regular wellness checks, covering the relocation costs of 15 local staff to safer areas, based on DSS advice; evacuation of 1 non-critical international staff, application of danger pay and flexible working arrangements as well as granting up to 10 working days special leave with full pay (SLWFP).Showing 1 - 5 of 9