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outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_D_1.1
By 2027, the people in Nigeria have access to a more accountable, transparent, gender-responsive, and inclusive governance and justice system for the realization of human rights for all especially the most vulnerable population
Within the framework of key partnerships, UN Women achieved significant progress toward advancing gender-responsive and inclusive governance in Nigeria. Under an MoU with the National Assembly, UN Women provided legal advocacy and technical assistance, resulting in the inclusion of Reserved Seats for women in the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024, which has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Additionally, UN Women supported the drafting of a harmonized Gender and Inclusion Bill. In collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, UN Women facilitated structured engagements and technical discussions, leading to the reintroduction of gender-responsive budgeting language in the 2024/2025 Budget Call Circular.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_D_2.1
By 2027 all people living in Nigeria, especially women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, have improved access to job opportunities driven by digitization, skills development, and entrepreneurship to harness the demographic dividend
The Country Office has collaborated with the National Bureau of Statistics and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to integrate gender considerations into the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS). This integration includes gender-responsive data systems within the five-year strategy, enabling the tracking of expenditure and progress on SDG 5. Additionally, the reintroduction of Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) at national and subnational levels supports evidence-based advocacy for increased resource allocation toward gender equality. In Kaduna and Lagos, the Women’s Empowerment Principles anchor private sector engagement, advancing gender-responsive procurement and capacity building for women entrepreneurs. Initiatives like the Private Sector Forum have promoted affirmative procurement policies, with over 152 organizations committing to WEPs. These efforts, bolstered by technical support and training in financial literacy and digital tools, empower women-owned businesses to navigate procurement processes effectively. At the national level, the High-Level Technical Working Group on GRB and Policies is institutionalizing GRB and creating a comprehensive gender architecture aligned with Nigeria's National Development Plan and gender policy. This group uses gender-sensitive data to inform policy and monitor SDG 5 progress, working with federal and state agencies, UN Women, and international partners to mainstream gender in public finance management. These multi-sectoral systems, spanning public and private initiatives, strengthen gender accountability, ensuring a coordinated approach to advancing women’s equal access to services, resources, and opportunities while contributing to sustainable development goals.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_D_2.2
By 2027, Nigeria benefits from improved food security and nutrition, sustainable food systems, and natural resources management
A significant focus has been placed on enhancing the gender governance architecture to ensure gender accountability across both government and private sectors. This coordinated approach integrates gender equality into policies and programs, fostering sustainable development while addressing systemic inequalities. UN Women has played a pivotal role in scaling up the capacities of women-owned and women-led businesses across the country. In Kaduna State, 200 women received business and economic kits to support their ventures amidst challenging economic conditions. Additionally, under the affirmative procurement initiative, 183 women were trained—both virtually and in person—to help them navigate procurement opportunities effectively. In Bauchi State, women in the rice value chain were provided with processing machines, boosting their productivity in two communities. In Bayelsa State, rural women have benefited from modern food processing technology, and plans are underway to distribute fertilizers and cassava stems to 300 women farmers whose livelihoods were devastated by the 2024 floods. A new processing center, developed in partnership with the Bayelsa Government, is set to launch in January 2025. Meanwhile, in Ebonyi State, 250 rural women farmers received rice seeds and fertilizers, enhancing food security and economic resilience in the region.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_D_3.1
By 2027, all people living in Nigeria have improved social protection coverage that is inclusive, gender-responsive, and shock-responsive, including social assistance, social insurance, and labour market interventions
Reporting outcome result is subject to the release of the nationally conducted assessment by the National Bureau of Statistics. UN Women has enhanced the capacities of key officials from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and 36 state representatives to design, implement, and monitor VAWG prevention programs using the RESPECT Framework. This capacity strengthening led to the development of Nigeria's first National GBV Prevention Strategy and supported six states in creating State Action Plans on VAWG prevention, fostering institutional reforms that advance gender equality and women's leadership in decision-making processes.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NGA_D_3.4
Gender equality and human rights of women, youth, and other marginalized groups including PLWD in Nigeria are enhanced
Nigeria has implemented several legal and policy frameworks aimed at promoting gender balance in decision-making institutions and processes. These include the National Gender Policy (2006), which provides strategic guidance for gender mainstreaming across all sectors and addresses socioeconomic inequalities, and the Revised National Gender Policy (2021-2026), which further emphasizes creating a just, inclusive society with a focus on gender equality and women's empowerment. International commitments, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), ratified in 1985, and the Beijing Platform for Action (1995), outline actionable steps toward achieving gender equality and women's empowerment. Similarly, Nigeria's adherence to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) and its alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 5 demonstrate its commitment to eliminating gender disparities and empowering women and girls. Domestically, the National Policy on Women (2000) incorporates affirmative action, promoting a 30% increase in women's political participation. These collective efforts signify Nigeria's strides in enhancing women's representation and fostering gender equality in decision-making institutions and processes.Showing 1 - 5 of 11