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Region:Asia Pacific Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
i-icon World Bank Income Classification:Low Income The World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations. i-icon Least Developed Country:Yes Since 1971, the United Nations has recognized LDCs as a category of States that are deemed highly disadvantaged in their development process, for structural, historical and also geographical reasons. Three criteria are used: per capita income, human assets, and economic vulnerability. i-icon Gender Inequality Index:0.575 GII is a composite metric of gender inequality using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market. A low GII value indicates low inequality between women and men, and vice-versa. i-icon Gender Development Index:0.723 GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
i-icon Population:209,497,025 Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision Male:19,976,265 (9.5%) Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
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By 2023, the enabling environment for the implementation of the WPS agenda and the integration of gender equality in humanitarian, peace and development frameworks, programming and policies is strengthened.

SP_D_0.1.5
Number of national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans that are adopted with a focus on gender equality (CO)

Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.

Complementary
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNDP
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
2023 Result -
2021
Baseline
5 5
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
4 4
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.3.2

Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.

Number of institutions putting in places policies and practices to address gender-based discrimination and/or combat gender stereotypes (CO)

Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.

Complementary
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNDP
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
sdg
WHO
2023 Result -
2023
Baseline
1 1
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
1 1
Result
- -
2025
Target
1 1
Result
- -

By 2023, the participation and leadership of women in decision-making and political processes across the humanitarian, peace and development nexus is increased

SP_D_0.3.1

Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.

Extent of bias in gender equality attitudes and/or gender social norms among individuals (CO)

Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.

Complementary
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
2023 Result -
2023
Baseline
65 65
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
70 70
Result
- -
2025
Target
70 70
Result
- -
SP_D_0.4.3
Number of countries where multi-sectoral systems, strategies or programs are implemented to advance women’s equal access to and use of services, goods and/resources, including social protection (CO)

Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.

Complementary
sdg
UNICEF
2023 Result -
2023
Baseline
Yes Yes
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
- -
2025
Target
Yes Yes
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.4
Level of influence of civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, including women’s organizations, in key normative, policy and peace processes (CO, RO, HQ)
2023 Result -
2021
Baseline
3,6 3,6
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
1 1
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -

By 2023, women and girls’ safety, physical and mental health and security are increasingly assured and their human rights increasingly respected

SP_D_0.1.5
Number of national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans that are adopted with a focus on gender equality (CO)

Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.

Complementary
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNDP
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
2023 Result -
2023
Baseline
1 1
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
1 1
Result
- -
2025
Target
1 1
Result
- -
SP_D_0.3.1

Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.

Extent of bias in gender equality attitudes and/or gender social norms among individuals (CO)

Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.

Complementary
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
2023 Result Not applicable
2021
Baseline
8% 8%
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2023
Milestone
60% 60%
Result
Not applicable Not applicable
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -

By 2023, more women and girls, including the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, access, contribute to and benefit from relief and recovery efforts and have increased economic security and capacity to withstand the negative socio-economic impact of the crisis.

SP_D_0.3.2

Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.

Number of institutions putting in places policies and practices to address gender-based discrimination and/or combat gender stereotypes (CO)

Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.

Complementary
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNDP
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
sdg
WHO
2023 Result -
2020
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
1 1
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.7.6

UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)

Percentage of HCT response plans and strategies that demonstrate the integration of gender equality (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
2023
Baseline
Yes Yes
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
- -
2025
Target
Yes Yes
Result
- -

Advancing partnerships & resourcing; Effectively influencing for impact & scale

SP_O_2B
Contributions received through pooled and thematic funding mechanisms (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
2021
Baseline
TBD TBD
2022
Milestone
TBD TBD
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
TBD TBD
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_O_2D
Number of partnerships to support UN-Women’s mission including (1) resourcing for Gender Equality (financial or non-financial), (2) Convening, (3) Responsible Business Practices, (4) Influencing and/or Knowledge sharing. (Desk Review)
2023 Result -
2023
Baseline
2 2
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2025
Target
3 3
Result
- -
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