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outcome XM-DAC-41146-MYM_D_1.1
By the end of 2025, those in most severe humanitarian need have received life-saving support and protection services critical to their survival
MCO made considerable progress in providing life-saving support and protection services to women in most severe humanitarian need. Through the Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) the Myanmar Country Office (MCO) provided 1.6M USD to 9 grantees in 2024 , which in turn contributed towards changes in the lives of 17,136 direct beneficiaries (187 Girls, 11,647 women, 106 Boys, 5,189 Men and 7 others) and of an additional 49,237 indirect beneficiaries through enabling access to humanitarian relief, GBV and livelihoods services, skills building in peace, GBV and GiHA, and the protection of women’s and girls’ rights. ? Additionally, 3652 (1967 Female and 1685 Male) Cyclone Mocha affected people received emergency cash assistance for food security, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) facilities and shelter needs. These results are aligned with the UN’s Transitional Cooperation Framework (2024-2025) priority for those in most severe humanitarian need to receive life-saving support and protection services critical to their survival. Moreover, UN Women’s active participation directly contributed to the HCT Myanmar’s Gender Commitment and GiHA Strategies in the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). This result enhanced the gender-responsiveness of Myanmar’s humanitarian action and positively impacted the 3M people with severe humanitarian needs that were reached with life-saving support and protection services through the 2024 HNRP, 53% of whom are women. MCO achieved the following outcomes: (1)Women in severe humanitarian need received life-saving support and protection services 1530 individuals (796 women, 153 women with disabilities, 581 men) received essential non-food items for a dignified temporary shelter in relocation sites 300 women and girls received dignity kits 170 women and girls received hygiene kits 100 households received cash for relocation 148 pregnant women support for access to safe delivery centers with new-born kits, clean delivery kits and after natal care 110 women with disabilities received cash for basic needs 15 GBV survivors referred and received GBV support packages 758 individuals (473 women, 306 men) received sexual reproductive health supplies and services (2) Women have increased access to protection and GBV services, including SRH information and services Operation of 3 counselling centres were supported, which provided counselling to 86 survivors (20 GBV survivors and 46 SRHR, 20 Domestic violence survivor) . 8 local CSOs improved their practices in addressing SGBV issues, guided by a set of SGBV Guidelines UN Women produced ; 130 women and 18 girls in Shan State received psychosocial support sessions 14 health service providers received refresher and comprensive training on MNCH, SRH and family planning were able to conduct health education session for 687 individuals (473 females), distributed OC pills to 452 females and male condoms to 306 males while 1320 health IEC materials were also distributed in 18 IDP camps aimed at educating the community members on family planning and safe reproductive health. 557 individuals (446 females, 111 males) across 49 Women-CSOs, 20 CSOs, 5 UN and 10 INGO organizations received series of trainings in mainstreaming gender equality and diversity in the cluster system, within internal organization and in joint assessments critical in ensuring effective programming and targeting reaching the most vulnerable population in need of humanitarian assistance while also equipped with important knowledge and tools to further support a wholistic service access and provision. To ensure sustainability of services, 10 community volunteers and 9 GBV action groups, comprising of 49 members (46 women, 3 men) were trained to continue promoting GBV awareness through peer-to-peer discussions.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MYM_D_1.2
By the end of 2025, people in Myanmar, especially women and those most vulnerable, will have improved access to inclusive, resilient, gender-responsive, equitable and sustainable essential social services
UN Women achieved gains from its Joint Programme with UNFPA as MCO strengthened the community resilience of women across 9 communities, who were supported to access micro-livelihood opportunities through cash transfers and skills building to reduce risks for GBV. Notably, intermediate results from GBV trainings have found that 80% of the participants expressed increased awareness of why gender equality is important and how this is related to harmful cultural practices and traditions that unconsciously exacerbate or contribute to GBV. Specific outcomes include: (1) Women have increased incomes and income generating opportunities and reduced risk for GBV 70 % of the 623 at risk women who received livelihood support—including individual cash grants, community group cash grants, livestock training, and home gardening training—have reported increased income and a gradual enhancement of their economic activities. 80% of the sewing trainees started their own business and are now earning a monthly income of 200,000 MMK (95 USD) 632 women were supported access to micro-livelihood opportunities through cash transfers contributing to reduced risk of GBV 9 women’s community business groups comprised of 148 women received cash transfers that enabled them to start agriculturally based small-scale business 90 women revitalized their agriculture based small-scale business through cash top-ups 24 women’s groups composed of 152 females and 54 males continued their small-scale soap making enterprises from the received cash grants 164 women received cash for livelihood to have access to income generating activities further resulting to having their voices in decision-making within the household. 40 women in 10 community self-help group sustained their businesses (2) Community groups of women as well as individual women and youth gained skills and other capacity development support for starting/running their micro-small business enterprises . Some examples are: 209 youth and women (158 females, 51 males) enhanced their skills in small business and financial management to support the establishment or continuity of their backyard livelihood activities on mushroom production, ginger tea, and soap making that aims to increase income for the family 203 individuals (164 females) developed business plans and started small businesses after received trainings on business development and management, and marketing support (3) W omen entrepreneurs gained capacities to strengthen their businesses, through business training, personalized coaching from experts, peer networking, and financial resources. Phase one, which concluded in Q1 2024, strengthened the capacity of 232 women entrepreneurs. Participants showcased impressive shifts in their marketing and sales approaches, particularly in leveraging digital platforms, and demonstrated improved abilities in financial planning. a transformative feminist Leadership programme equipped 228 women with business skills and the participants were connected to the UNDP business e-learning platform. 350 women accessed the e-learning platform and the dedicated module on women’s economic empowerment.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MYM_D_1.3
By the end of 2025 people in Myanmar, especially women, children, youth, minority and marginalized communities are increasingly empowered to actively engage and contribute to mechanisms and local platforms for gender-responsive and inclusive dialogue, accountability and conflict management, and promotion and protection of their rights.
In 2024 UN Women Myanmar has started a new initiative which has significant potential for empowering women for meaningful participation and wh ich has already yielded strong results in providing a platform to amplify the voices of Myanmar women leaders and CSO s . This wa s demonstrated through support to women leaders’ international advocacy at global level in advance of the UN Security Council (UNSC) Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) , with one Representative directly briefing the Security Council and engagemen t in regional advocacy at the ASEAN People’s Forum, enhancing regional advocacy for gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE). These advocacy opportunities built on a foundation of strategic capacity development through a workshop focused on global advocacy techniques , equipping 34 participants (33 women, 1 man) with tools to develop compelling narratives, practice advocacy messaging, and refine strategies through role-pla y and the criteria to select a delegation to New Yor were developed collectively to support ownership and strategic alignment. UN Women also supported i ncreased c ollaboration and k nowledge s haring through engaging women leaders in an “unconference ”, an open space for them to explore key priorities for collective advocacy and action. Post-event evaluations showed 90% of participants gained new knowledge, and 57% planned new collaborations. The unconference strengthened participants’ skills to engage in political processes, with 71% identifying the format as critical for advancing GEWE in Myanmar.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MYM_D_1.4
By 2025, the enabling environment for the implementation of the WPS agenda and the integration of GEEW in humanitarian, peace and development frameworks, programming and policies is strengthened.
In 2024, UN Women Myanmar strengthened the enabling environment for the i mplementation of the WPS agenda and the integration of GEEW in the humanitarian response in particular . GIHA technical support was provided to humanitarian coordination platforms at national and sub- national level with a focus on P rotection, ICCG, AAP, C ash and Markets Working Groups, Food Security and other specialized clusters. UN Women conti nu ously leveraged its role and mandate to enhance the inclusion of Women- CSO s in advocacy and decision-making across the nexus . In particular , as the co-lead of the GiHA WG an d as part of the commitment to localisation, UN Women ensured that Women- CSO s were included in the HNRP process through consultations and membership in the HCT , MHF Technical Advisory Group and the Protection Strate g ic Advisory Group and provided gender analysis and data in support of planning . As co-lead of the PSEA Network, UN Women played a vital role in the resource mobilization of a dedicated PSEA Coord in a t ion through the PSEA Cap funde d by N orway resulting in a predictable two -year leadership of the Network . Lastly, as co-lead of the Gender Theme Group, UN Women completed the application of the Gender Equality Marker in the UNTCF 2024-2025 for the first time in Myanmar, supporting over 12 UN agencies on using the marker and gender mainstreaming. An analysis report was also presented to the UNCT, in cooperation with the RCO and UNFPA as co-chair of the UN-GTG which assessed the UNCT’s application of the GEM, and the collective efforts in financing gender equality, providing recommendations for strengthening gender financing and GEM monitoring.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MYM_O_1
Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance
Myanmar Country Office continues to practice an adaptive management approach to respond to the rapidly changing and complex crisis context in country . An important dimension or principled performance in this context is following UN guidelines for engagement and continuously reviewing our practices to ensure that we are consistently security-informed . In 2024 the office continued to adapt to the changes of the system from ATLAS to Quantum through effective participation in the trainings provided by RO . Continuing challenges with different reports providing different delivery and utilization data have have been addressed by using other tools such as the payment monitoring tool specifically designed to enhance the ability to monitor payments, detect deficiencies, and support managers in making informed decisions and referring to the new Project Closure Report/Dashboard .Showing 1 - 5 of 9