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outcome XM-DAC-41146-MLI_D_1.1
By 2024, vulnerable groups, including women, children, adolescents and youth, have more equitable access to quality basic social services, according to their age and gender-specific needs, including in humanitarian situations.
By 2024, UN Women has significantly contributed to improving equitable access to quality basic social services for vulnerable groups, including women, children, adolescents, and youth in Mali. Through advocacy, training, and awareness-raising sessions, over 12,000 individuals across Bamako, Sikasso, Ségou, Kayes, Mopti, Koulikoro, and Gao were mobilized to address critical issues like gender-based violence (GBV), reproductive health, and positive masculinity. These initiatives emphasized the role of gender as a tool for reducing inequality and fostering community development. Additionally, legal reforms, such as the adoption of the new Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure , introduced stronger protections against violence, empowering women to engage more actively in public life, even in fragile and humanitarian contexts. At the same time, the revision of national policies, including the National Gender Policy and the development of the Gender Roadmap for Election Reform, demonstrates Mali's progress in institutionalizing gender equality. These strategies enhance the inclusion of women and youth in governance and decision-making processes. Together, these efforts reflect a growing commitment to addressing the specific needs of vulnerable populations while fostering an environment where equitable access to basic social services is prioritized.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MLI_D_1.2
By 2024, people live in a rule of law, an environment of peace and accountability through strong public institutions, media and civil society exercising their roles and responsibilities for effective and inclusive governance (related to SP_D_1.2 : More national and local plans and budgets are gender-responsive)
Mali has made notable progress in promoting women's representation in governance, as mandated by Law 052 of December 2015, which stipulates a 30% quota for women in nominative and elective positions. Currently, women hold 29% of seats on the National Transitional Council, 10% of governor positions and 17.2% of ministerial positions. While progress toward gender parity is evident at the national parliamentary level, gaps remain in executive and local government positions, indicating the need for continued advocacy and enforcement of legal provisions to achieve equitable representation across all levels of governance. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conseil_national_de_la_transition_(Mali) In terms of gender-responsive budgeting, institutional mechanisms to monitor and allocate funding for gender equality and women’s empowerment are still underdeveloped. The Ministry for the Promotion of Women, Children, and the Family receives only 0.1% of the national budget, which limits its capacity to implement impactful programs. To ensure more inclusive and effective governance, Mali must prioritize building institutional capacities for gender-sensitive budgeting, aligning financial resources with commitments to empower women and strengthen accountability frameworks for sustainable development.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MLI_D_1.3
Preventing violence against women during elections and promoting democratic governance (OUTCOME TO BE DELECTED)
Significant strides have been made in preventing violence against women during elections and fostering democratic governance in Mali. The adoption of the revised Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure introduces robust legal provisions to address violence against women, including during electoral processes (in all its forms). These reforms provide a critical legal foundation for protecting women from violence in both public and private spheres, empowering them to participate confidently in political campaigns and elections. Additionally, the ongoing revision of the Electoral Law (N°2022-019) demonstrates Mali’s commitment to strengthening legal safeguards for gender parity in governance, creating an enabling environment for women’s equitable participation in decision-making processes. https://koulouba.ml/communique-du-conseil-des-ministres-du-vendredi-27-decembre-2024-cm-n2024-51-sgg/ Despite these advancements, challenges persist regarding societal norms and attitudes that perpetuate gender-based violence, particularly in educational institutions. According to INSTAT's Study on the Determinants of GBV, over 27% of students have experienced some form of GBV, with higher prevalence in regions such as Kayes and Sikasso. Addressing these systemic barriers remains critical to ensuring violence-free electoral processes and fostering a culture of inclusivity and gender equality in democratic governance. https://www.instat-mali.org/fr/actualites-et-evenements/atelier-de-dissemination-des-resultats-de-letude-sur-les-determinants-des-vbg
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MLI_D_1.4
UN System Coordination
Within the framework of the coordination of gender actions at the level of the United Nations System Agencies in Mali, progress has been made in terms of planning, implementation and reporting: The UNS Gender Thematic Group (GTG-SNU) in Mali has carried out the UNCT-SWAP Gender Score Card exercise for the UN Country Team in Mali. This exercise relates to the progress made by the UN country team in Mali in terms of gender mainstreaming during the UNSDCF 2020-2024 cycle. The GTG successfully ensured that the gender dimension was taken into account in the evaluation process for the UNSDCF 2020-2024 cooperation framework, as well as in the development of the CCA 2023. In addition to the efforts of GTG members, a gender expert was recruited by the GTG to support the process. The same gender expert is expected to ensure that gender is taken into account in the development of the new cooperation framework 2025-2029. The GTG carried out an evaluation of the UNS Mali Joint Gender Strategy 2016-2019, which was extended to 2024, and developed the new UNS Joint Gender Strategy 2025-2029. This exercise was facilitated by a team of consultants (national and international) recruited by GTG. The GTG reviewed the 3 flagship programs: Education, Renewable Energies and Food Security of the UN Country Team in Mali to ensure that gender was effectively taken into account in these programs.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MLI_D_2.1
“By 2024, Malian people, particularly the most vulnerable, participate in the economy and benefit from the benefits of strong, inclusive and resilient growth that creates decent jobs Related.
n 2024, women's entrepreneurship in Mali was strengthened with the development of a new entrepreneurship strategy that takes into account the specific needs of women. As a result, 1,825 women's businesses have been formalised and can now access information and other business support services. 731 women and women's businesses are playing a greater part in the economy because they are now involved in promising value chains and have acquired new skills to bid for public contracts. High-level advocacy with strong government involvement and the participation of a hundred or so participants (100) put the emphasis on women, young people and people with disabilities in public procurement and support mechanisms at the centre of the debates. A major project proposal was submitted on the subject to give concrete expression to these efforts. The training, awareness-raising and high-level advocacy efforts enabled 20 national technical structures, 23 civil society organisations/NGOs, 16 media and 15 Partners, including the UN Agencies, to acquire new knowledge on the issue of unpaid care work and to draw up recommendations for its recognition, reduction and equitable redistribution among family members. UN Women has therefore strengthened its positive response to this challenge, alongside the International Labour Office as a strategic partner.Showing 1 - 5 of 14