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outcome XM-DAC-41146-MAR_D_3.1
Stakeholders are committed to prevent VAW and to deliver quality essential services to WSV
Outcome 3.1 was achieved in 2021 with UNW partner stakeholders: the Office of the Public Prosecutor, the General Directorate for National Security (police forces), the High Commission for Planning, the National Mutual Aid, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During 2021, the focus was to resume activities that were on hold during 2020 in the COVID context and after the re-orientation of activities. The most successful institutional result was achieved through coordination with services involved in the counceling and care of WSV, namely with the police forces and the OPP. With the National Police, the focus of the support consisted in (i) strengthening the coordination between ministerial departments providing services to survivors’ and their understanding of the law and (ii) enhancing their response to violence against women and girls. To achieve this, and with UN Women support, the police forces organized a study day on the thematic "Response to VAWG challenges and issues” at the occasion of the International Day for the EVAW. Also, and to better capture challenges on the field by all ministerial departments listed in law 103.13, the police forces organized, with UN Women support, three site visits to VAW units were organized in three different cities. These site visits were also organized in tribunals, hospitals, multifunctional centers for women and civil society centers/premises which has provided the opportunity to discuss the challenges faced in the coordination process that need to be collectively addressed for a better response to WSV. The main objectives were to create a solid network between services providers and enhance their understanding of the working condition of each department. On a strategic plan, the OPP elaborated the protocol for the care of women and girls victims of violence for professionals of the judicial sector in Morocco which also provides clear engagements from various concerned institutions such as the Ministry of Justice, the national police forces, the Royal Gendarmerie, the Ministry of Health, and the Women's machinery. As a follow up, various circulars and communiqués have been issued by said-departments to highlight the importance of the protocol's strict application for the care and protection of WVV. Thanks to efforts of sensitization by UNW to its partners, the production of data, knowledge, and communication tools has been highlighted as an important aspect of informing VAW policies. In this regard: (i) the High Commision for Planning produced, with UN Women support, various animation videos and infographics to inform, raise awareness, and sensitize the general public about VAW, its socio-economic impacts, and its costing; (ii) the Office of the Public Prosectuor published the first institutional study on the prevalence of child marriage, which was conducted internally, and provided, for the first time, concrete qualitative and quantitative official data and knowledge on the phenomenon. One of the main findings was that cases involving child marriages take less than a day to be authorized and in a majority of cases, the judge is the only person making that decision (not relying on social workers, as the law stipulates); (iii) the police forces has published, for the first time, national statistics on VAW (including the number of complaints received and processed, number of complaints dropped, authors' profiles, etc.). All these capacity-building, production of knowledge and advocacy efforts were supported by awareness-raising initiatives throughout the year but also during the 16 Days campaign which, despite again going digital this year, has once again widened its audience. New partners joined the “Orange the World” operation, including private sector companies, a dedicated campaign by the national TV and radio channel 2M was implemented, several joint UN communication initiatives/production of communication tools were organized, and EVAW communication tools disseminated on social media. Based on the progress made to date, the original strategy and theory of change for this outcome is still applicable.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MAR_D_3.2
Cities and local stakeholders develop responses to develop empowering public spaces for women and girls
Outcome 3.2 was partially achieved mainly through strategic actions with partner CSOs, and with the Ministry of Habitat and Urban Policy. The outcome specifically addresses local responses to VAW and the promotion of favorable social norms; two areas that require field work and direct interactions with women’s groups, communities, and men and boys Through the Ending Early and Forced Child Marriage, Fondation YTTO organized a 15 day social caravan in the regions of Tata, Guelmim, and Sidi Ifni. Working closely with local authorities, trained youth volunteers, and local organizations, the NGO was able to go through 7 villages and managed to reach a large population of inhabitants of villages adjacent to where the caravan was. The estimated number of people who visited the caravan is estimated to more than 20 000 men and women. The NGO was able to raise awareness about the human rights of girls and women, especially about the importance of education and the fight against child marriage. The Fondation YTTO was also able to support the creation of various women-led NGOs by accompanying them through the administrative and procedural processes. This ensures a durability of their actions and of the gender equality agenda in the remote locations where the caravan goes. The MWGE Programme strategies and methods that were successful during previous years of implementation, such as peer-to-peer approaches, as well as reaching young people through games, sports, arts (i.e., theatre, caricatures, etc.) and media (radio, social media, etc.), which continued to be deployed and adapted to the COVID-19 context. The evidence collected through spot-checks and analysis of baseline and end-line data from surveys with beneficiaries showed that men beneficiaries improved their attitudes and behaviors by respectively +27,8% and +26.1% while women improved by +12.4% and +15,3%. In fact, most CBOs provided examples of direct beneficiaries undergoing positive transformative social changes towards more equitable behaviors and attitudes for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls after participating in programme activities. As part of its awareness-raising and communication efforts, UNW capitalized on a already existing and strong and strategic partnership with the largest media group in Morocco (Groupe SOREAD 2M) to develop innovative content through their digital media JOOJ. The concept is to create intergenerational dialogue by inviting feminists and activists from Beijing generation and Beijing +25 to express themselves on different priority areas but also on thematic question. Moreover, a voice was given to young Moroccan male and female activists for gender equality through publishing profile videos with key questions on their engagement for gender equality but also their vision of a more equal society. The videos were seen 26 809 people on Instagram .Also, and as usual, Groupe SOREAD 2M was a strong partner during the 16 days campaign as they regularly hosted partners to discuss VAW (civil society organizations, institutional partners, activists, etc.). Based on the progress made to date, the original strategy and theory of change for this outcome is still applicable.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MAR_O_1
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment
As chair of the GTG and colead of the UNCT SWAP GES, UNW promotes GEWE through continuous support and guidance the UNCT. UNW CO has substansively contributed to the accountability mechanism by piloting the planning; monitoring and reporting exercices of the GES. UNW CO contributed to the review of strategic documents - CCA, UNSDCF priorisation retreat, result/outcome fomulation, TOC workshop- from a gender perspective and mobilized interagency working groups in GES reporting exercices.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MAR_O_2
Increased engagement of partners in support of UN-Women’s mandate
In 2021, engagement of partners in support of UNW's mandate was demonstrated by a significant increase in interest on a programmatic level and on an advocacy and communication level. The 16 day campaign edition for 2021 convened an increased number of partners and stakeholders expressing their interest to participate. These ranged from new bilateral partners such as Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands which organized a side event to new media partners (SNRT) who decided to cover the campaign on TV, radio and social media. the private sector - WEPs signatories and others- was also an important addition to the campaign through the "orange the world" initiative. The media coverage of hte campaign was very extensive and helped reach about 13M people. Media coverage translates engagement and interest in support of UNW's mandate. Promoting innovative finance and potential (sovereign or domestic) gender bonds placed UNW in a position to engage the discussion with the banking sector (Bank Al-Maghrib, CitiGroup, Bank Centrale Populaire), with the former Minister of Tourism (currently Minister of Finance) and with the Head of the Treasury Department (Ministry of Finance). Innovative and inclusive finance was also introduced to IFC and EBRD offices in Morocco. The interest the discussion induced in these partners has not materialized in an engagement yet but there is a high probability that it does. Iincreased engagement of partners is translated by the renewal of ending partnerships such as the partnership agreement with the Ministry of Interior/DGCT on Gender-sensitive territorial planning and budgeting over 3 yrs and with a budget of 1.05M US$. The Women's Machinery also expressed interest in signing a new partnership agreement to monitor implementation of the WEE national strategy. This agreement is in review by the legal department at MoFA. The French Agency for Development (AFD) approached UNW in 2021 to develop a regional programme with Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. The programme document was developed and is in finalization phase. Partnership agreement is expected to be signed in March 2022.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MAR_O_3
High quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, results-based management and evaluation
Quality assurance is provided throughout the programme portfolios to ensure RBM principles are applied. The office maintains a work plan that is periodically monitored and discussed to identify risks, challenges and mitigation measures as well as to track delivery rates. Knowledge sharing was identified as a priority within the CO and will be enhanced in 2022 to consolidate and capitalize on the the results and experiences during the SN cycle.Showing 6 - 10 of 11