Region:Asia PacificCurrent UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
World Bank Income Classification:Low IncomeThe 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.Least Developed Country:YesSince 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.Gender Inequality Index:0.575GII 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.Gender Development Index:0.723GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 RevisionMale:19,976,265 (9.5%)Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2022-2025
OUTCOME
SRB_D_3.2
UN system is accountable to measure, monitor and drive progress towards the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women.
SRB_D_3.2A
SRB_D_3.2A
Country
Capacity building and gender related inputs provided to UNCT
2023
ResultTRUE
SRB_D_3.2A
Country
2021
Baseline
YesYes
2022
Milestone
yesyes
Result
TRUETRUE
2023
Milestone
yesyes
Result
TRUETRUE
2024
Milestone
YesYes
Result
--
2025
Target
YesYes
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.2
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)
SP_D_0.7.2
Country
Percentage of UNCTs that conducted the comprehensive UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard in the past four years, and met or exceeded requirements for at least 60% of UNCT-SWAP standards (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.15) (Desk Review)
2023
Result-
SP_D_0.7.2
Country
2019
Baseline
yesyes
2022
Milestone
yesyes
Result
--
2023
Milestone
nono
Result
--
2024
Milestone
yesyes
Result
--
2025
Target
yesyes
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.3
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)
SP_D_0.7.3
Country
Percentage of UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks that have: a) a dedicated gender equality outcome; and/or b) that mainstream gender equality perspectives across Cooperation Framework outcomes (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.16) (Desk Review)
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2023
UN system is accountable to measure, monitor and drive progress towards the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women.
The outcome was achieved. The UN system demonstrates greater coordination, coherence and accountability for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE). This resulted from UN Women’s advisory support to the United Nations Country Team (UNCT). The support included integrating a gender perspective in planning, monitoring, and reporting, programming, capacity building and leading the Gender Thematic Group (GTG). All planned indicator targets were achieved.
In its Annual UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard Report, out of total 15 indicators, Serbia exceeded minimum requirements for 12 and met minimum requirements for 3 indicators. This is an improvement of three indicator compared to 2022an the best result thus far.
The GTG completed all 16 action points from its Annual Work Plan. There were three GTG Meetings, an Annual GTG Retreat and several multi- and bilateral meetings between GTG Chair, Deputy Chair, RCO, MEG, OMT, Comms Group and HRLNOB Group, which were recognised as a good practice to coordinate joint work and create synergies.
UN Serbia UNSDCF does not have a standalone Outcome on gender but an Outcome that targets gender equality: “All people, especially the more vulnerable, benefit from the realization of human rights, gender equality and enhanced rule of law in line with international commitments “. Apart from the gender-targeted Outcome, other outcomes are gender mainstreamed. Gender components are identified in the narrative, in the Theory of Change, for each Strategic Priority, and GEWE is integrated in all outcomes through outcome indicators and in the UNCT contribution section, with clear linkages to SDG5. Just over half (52.17%) of UNSDCF Outcome level indicators measure changes in gender equality and the empowerment of women in line with SDG targets including SDG 5. In early 2023 UNCT Serbia reported against five global indicators within SGD 5 (5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.7, 5.8). In 2022, JWPs as reported in the UNCT Annual Results Report, 36 out of 97 Output level indicators were gender sensitive, either measuring direct contributions to gender equality or having gender desegregations measuring GE intervention aspects. The mid-year UNSDCF Review (January-September 2023) reflects the gender results are on track according with Interim Review (January- September) narrative reporting since the Output level indicator targets will be assessed for the Annual Results Report in February 2024.
The UNCT engaged in greater advocacy efforts, include joint markings of important dates for GEWE. For example, 45,000 individuals were reached through a joint social media campaign which outlined milestones for gender equality in Serbia and women’s views on gender equality, marking International Women’s Day conducted by UN Serbia GTG and Communications Group, spearheaded by UNDP. Additionally, 265,000 people received messages about GBV during a social media campaign marking 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence against Women and Girls by UN Serbia GTG and Communications Group. Attendees at a joint event “Imagine Life without Violence“ focused on youth and GBV learned about regional research on social cohesion, gender equality and peacebuilding and engaged in a moderated discussion. The GTG and Communications group organized that event on 24 November in Belgrade, spearheaded by UNDP as Deputy GTG Chair. At a second joint event "Bridges of Hope: United in the fight against gender-based violence" high government officials, donors and international community discussed the needs of refugee women and girls. Organized on 27 November, in Novi Sad by UNHCR and RCO, the event featured joint cooking, musical performance and mural painting. UN agencies also organized other events targeting different communities, showcased in a detailed calendar of all UN agencies’ events for 16 DoA against GBV which was shared on social media. Lastly, UN staff took a group photo in front of UN House, traditionally supporting the Orange the World Campaign and sharing this year’s message “UNITE! Invest to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls”.
The GTG and other relevant UNCT mechanisms worked with an external consultant to develop a multi-year Capacity Building Plan (2023-2025) based on the UN Serbia gender equality capacity and learning needs assessment. The GTG also developed a Gender Equality Screening Tool for projects based on Albanian good practice.
Fifteen (15) representatives of women’s civil society organizations and UN staff discussed women and climate change at the Open Doors event with WCSOs, gaining valuable insight for future advocacy and programming.
Gender equality is visibly mainstreamed into six currently operational Joint Programmes and one pending joint project proposal. Out of six joint projects implemented, UN Women participated in four Joint Projects out of which it was lead for one on disability, during the reporting period. Gender equality is the principle focus of the Joint Project "Integrated Response to Violence against Women and Girls in Serbia III” which was allocated UNCT Gender Equality Marker 3, whereas other Joint Projects have gender as a significant objective and therefore UNCT Gender Equality Marker 2. In the reporting period UN Women ensured gender mainstreaming of the Cooperation Framework Joint Work Plans (JWPs) and provided inputs which better integrate gender perspective and inform advocacy and programming in various reports and surveys. The Office provided inputs for the JWPs update including indicators, sub output/project descriptions, budget, geolocation, UNCT-GEMs etc. The Office provided agency and GTG inputs for RCO-led processes such as the 2022 2CF Annual Results Report, 2023 Interim Report, partnerships survey, resource mobilization strategy, EU & UN Policy Dialogue and joint advocacy to the government, UNCT Plan of Action to Support Justice, Trust Building, Social Cohesion and Counter Hate Speech, etc.
Contributions were made to 5 interagency products which involved gender analysis and data production which have and will inform future advocacy and programming: Common Country Analysis, two Gender Briefs, edited by UN Women, a Thematic Update on Corruption and on Mixed Migration. UN Women and GTG provided inputs for the National Strategy for Healthy and Active Aging spearheaded by UNFPA UNCT Serbia was showcased as a country with good practice on application of UNCT GEMs at the Global GTG Webinar. This was due to country’s improved UNCT GEM score that was a result of the capacity building endeavours and great coordination of Result Groups, Monitoring and Evaluation Group and Gender Thematic Gorup, spearheaded by UN Women.
UN Women as Chair of GTG and the expert agency on gender coordinated and implemented all the above-mentioned gender related efforts.
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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.
