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outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_D_4.1
By 2027, people in Nigeria, especially the most vulnerable, benefit from peace and security, and protection from conflict, violence, and crime through strengthening capacity and infrastructures.
According to the Global Peace Index, Nigeria ranked 147 of 163 in 2023 and 2024; however, despite the scores remaining the same, Nigeria recorded an overall decline in peacefulness of 0.029, which is higher than the regional average of 0.025. Globally, the 2024 Global Peace Index reveals a decline in peacefulness in 97 countries, the highest since the index began with Nigeria being one of the countries affected by regional conflicts and rising violence. With a peace index ranking of 147 and a decline in peacefulness of 0.029, which is higher than the regional average of 0.025 , and with an estimated economic cost of violence (as % of GDP rank) of 23 out of 163 countries, with Ukraine being in 1st place, Nigeria's deteriorating peace index not only impacts foreign investment and economic stability, but it further disproportionately affects women and other marginalized populations. UN Women, through the support of its partners is working across sectors to enhance gender-responsive peace and security processes and works with security sector institutions and other stakholders including community based structures. UN Women supported community-based structures such as Mixed Observers Teams (MoTs), Community Security Platforms (CSP), and women mediation networks that applied knowledge and tools acquired in gender responsive peacebuilding to strengthen protection and support for women and girls affected by violent conflict in the North East, North Central, and North West geo-political zones in Nigeria. For example, WPS structures and security agencies leveraged joint communication platforms in enhancing conflict prevention and early warning and early response (EWER) efforts. Also, to ensure effective response to the diverse protection needs of vulnerable groups, especially women and girls. Following strategic legislative engagement and capacity strengthening on 3rd NAP for legislature in Plateau, Kaduna, Adamawa and Borno states, the legislators adopted action plans to ensure annual budgetary allocation for the implementation and oversight of gender and WPS related interventions to meet commitments to SAPs on UNSCR in their respective states in support of the implementation of the 3rd NAP. Additioally, the women, peace and security structures have been at the forefront of effort to protect the rights of women and girls and mitigating drug and substnace abuse identified as a threat to the safety and security of vulnerable groups in conflict affected communities. For example, the interventions of Women mediators led to the shutdown of illicit drugs shops, and addressed drug abuse and youth restiveness in Mangu LGA of Plateau State. In Plateau State, UN Women's support for the Operationalization of the Plateau State Gender Commission through training of staff on gender mainstreaming in peace and security has contributed to budgetary allocation for gender mainstreaming in the state's policies, programmes, development plans, as well as the implementation of gender responsive initiatives in the state. For example, the Plateau State Gender Commission established Women Mediators' Desks across the 17 LGA to promote gender responsive mediation at all levels in the state.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_O_1
Assuring an accountable organization through principled performance: UN-Women is an accountable and trustworthy development organization that manages its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations.
CO remained accountability and trustworthiness by managing resources, adhering to performance principles, and focusing on governance, risk, compliance, and environmental sustainability. In addition, the CO's donor reports received positive feedback, highlighting the CO's strategic role in promoting gender equality and inclusive development.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_O_2
UN-Women effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate
During the reporting year, UN Women advanced GEWE, influenced partnerships, and garnered support towards GEWE. Significant media visibility with over 500 mentions across top media outlets including coverage which spanned top-tier television networks, including Arise News , Silverbird TV , TVC , NTA , and Channels TV, with special appearances by the UN women representative during key events like the 16 Days of Activism and other international observances, such as the International Day of Rural Women , radio stations such as FRCN, Voice of Nigeria, and Hot FM, along with leading print publications like Daily Independent, This Day, The Sun, Daily Trust, Vanguard, Guardian, and Blueprint , were all critical partners inn advanceing GEWE through their prominent features of UN Women’s activities and achievements financing strategies, to drive the implementation of gender-responsive policies and programs through #FinancingSDG5 , UN Women also expanded its social media presence, gaining over 8,000 followers across platforms. Our social media reach peaked at a record 2.5 million, with the majority of this reach stemming from organic interactions.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_O_3
UN-Women strategically plans for and transforms its business model to deliver impact at scale, through agile and ethical leadership rooted in a continuous improvement culture
The office strategically advanced its business model to deliver transformative results at scale by fostering innovation and ethical leadership. 4 leadership and culture initiatives were sustained to promote transformative approaches in management, exceeding the annual target of one initiative, enhancing the office's operational adaptability and capacity to implement innovative, gender-focused solutions, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery and organizational impact.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_O_4
With its unique and inclusive culture, UN-Women is an employer of choice with a diverse and highly performing cadre of personnel that embodies UN values.
In 2024, the country office reinforced its inclusive organizational culture by prioritizing staff well-being, leadership development, and adherence to UN values. A 100% participation rate was achieved for senior managers in corporate surveys and leadership training programs during their first two years of appointment, and while the CO did not launch personnel surveys, interactions with staff during the retreat, quarterly review meetings, and the staff happy hours as well as other staff engagements indicated a positive trend in staff perception of empowerment and engagement, highlighting the impact of measures to strengthen team cohesion, reinforcing improved morale as critical for a high-performing workforce.Showing 6 - 10 of 11