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    UN Women in action: Strategic insights and achievements

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    Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements
    The Electoral Law was amended in November 2024, securing 30% of women’s quota for the first time in Somalia. The Women Parliamentary Caucuses (WPC) in the national parliament (Upper House and House of the People) and the Parliaments of the five Federal Member States were among the most influential advocacy groups in the country to secure 30% women’s quota in the Electoral Law. The Caucuses aim to increase women's impact on political decisions by providing the necessary support to promote a gender equality legislative and policy agenda, including Somalia's ongoing constitutional review process. The WPCs were established in 2023 and 2024 through UN Women technical and financial support under the UN Joint Program “Women, Peace and Protection (WPP)” implemented with UNDP and UNSOM. More specifically, UN Women supported the WPCs through facilitating knowledge exchange to; 1) provide overview of the proposed electoral systems in the draft electoral law and share examples of successful temporary special measures (TSM) being exercised in neighboring countries to promote women’s political participation; and 2) provide a platform for collaborative brainstorming to develop strategies for gaining political support for incorporating TSM in the election related laws to achieve 30% women representation at District, State, and Federal levels. In addition, UN Women and UNDP organized a study visit for WPC Delegates to Rwanda to gain perspective on gender parity in the Parliament, which renewed the commitment of the delegates to advocate for the inclusion of 30% women quota in the Constitution. As a follow-up to the visit, the Somali delegation is also looking into replicating the GBV One Stop Centers, implementing Gender Responsive Budgeting, and promoting women’s socio-economic development.
    Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements
    UN Women in its role as a Co-Chair of the UN Gender Theme Group, UNCF Results Group on Gender, Human Rights, and Inclusion undertakes regular review and advocacy with the UN entities in Somalia in integration and mainstreaming of gender aligned to the UNCF as well as the global norms and standards including the realization of SDGs. Through UN Women and the DSRSG/RC/HC advocacy, the GTG is supported by the UNCT in initiating the “UNCT SWAP Gender Score Card Exercise for greater accountability on GEWE commitments’ and extended unwavering support for allocation of cost shared pooled resources. During the reporting period, the UN Women Humanitarian intervention n in the country has reached the most vulnerable and marginalized women living in IDP camps in Garowe, Baidoa, Kismayo and Mogadishu of Somali. The program has significantly contributed to saving the lives and livelihoods of the beneficiaries by creating access to and control of resources of women, access to information and transformative leadership of women and youth. In addition, UN Women also contributed to SDG 5 by achieving gender equality and empowerment for women and girls by advancing women’s economic resilience, supporting women in overcoming livelihood barriers and producing a more equitable flow of financial and non-financial opportunities and benefits. The Women’s Leadership, Empowerment, Access, and Protection in Crisis Response (LEAP) Program has made a significant contribution to promoting women's economic empowerment and fostered a transformation of inequitable gender attitudes, behaviours, and harmful practices, such as child marriage and female genital cutting, as well as restrictions on women’s mobility and their rights to education, health, work, and civic participation. The country office has strengthened the capacity of WLOs and SCOs on Gender Equality in Humanitarian Action (GIHA).
    WPP has engaged over 900 traditional elders, religious and women leaders, and legal experts together through trainings, workshops, and discussions, in community advocacy and outreach activities,National and Local Action Plans on UNSCR 1325 were launched except Galmudug,Guidance and capacity building on amplifying the WPS agenda through media was provided through two trainings for a total of 69 journalists, youth activists and women advocates,African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) at FGS and FMS levels were established

    Results and resources

    Outcomes (aligned with interagency frameworks)
    SOM_D_2.1

    Somalis, particularly women and youth, benefit from and participate in functional, inclusive, accountable, and transparent democratic systems across all levels of government and governmental institutions.

    SOM_D_2.1.1

    Inclusive and responsive infrastructures for peace to support women’s participation and leadership in national and local level peace processes are established

    SOM_D_2.1.2

    Operationalization of NAP on UNSCR 1325 to promote women’s meaningful participation in peacebuilding at the national and local levels.

    SOM_D_2.1.3

    Women leaders, peace networks, and forums (Hayaanka Nabadda-Hope for Peace Networks) were established to engage in peace mediation, reconciliation, and social cohesion at community levels

    SOM_D_4.2

    Al-Shabaab is reduced and degraded, and respect, protection, and promotion of human rights, gender equality, tolerance, climate security, and environmental governance is sustained through strengthened security and rule of law institutions and improved accountability mechanisms and legal frameworks

    SOM_D_4.2.1

    Capacity and gender-responsiveness of the existing rule of law and security sector institutions improved, particularly in handling cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)

    SOM_D_4.2.2

    Women-led conflict early-warning system and preparedness plans developed and operationalized.

    SOM_D_4.2.3

    More justice institutions are accessible to and deliver for women and girls

    SOM_D_4.2.4

    Women and girls at risk of COVID-19, access and benefit from relevant prevention and mitigation measures targeting 8,800 women and girls.

    SOM_D_4.2.5

    600 women and girls at risk of COVID-19 infection in target locations have improved access to information, capacities, and knowledge to lead and participate in decision-making and coordination mechanisms

    SOM_D_4.5

    The UN system coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls

    SOM_D_4.5.1

    UN Women effectively supports to strengthen the capacity of the UN entities and government for the implementation of gender equality across Somalia

    SOM_D_4.5.2

    UN Women efficiently leads, coordinates, and enhances the UN system's coordination for gender equality

    SOM_D_5.1

    Outcome: An integrated national Programme for human capital development is established, increasing access to market-based skills for all – including the most marginalized and vulnerable groups – and safeguarding their rights.

    SOM_D_5.1.1

    Output 3.1.Crisis-affected and at-risk women have enhanced access to livelihood skills, training, tools, and technologies in relation to climate-smart agriculture

    SOM_D_5.1.2

    Output 3.2: Women micro and small entrepreneurs are supported to set up and improve their operations in agriculture and non-agricultural sectors

    SOM_D_5.1.3

    Output 3.3: Women’s access to savings and credit is enhanced

    SOM_D_5.1.4

    Output 3.4: Initiatives promoting positive gender norms in support of women's leadership and protection from violence are scaled up with the support of humanitarian actors

    SOM_D_5.1.5

    Output 3.5: Refugee, IDP women and women in host communities have increased capacities and skills to participate in and lead settlement management and local decision-making processes

    SOM_D_1.1

    Al-Shabaab is reduced and degraded, and respect, protection, and promotion of human rights, gender equality, tolerance, climate security, and environmental governance is sustained through strengthened security and rule of law institutions and improved accountability mechanisms and legal frameworks

    SOM_D_1.1.1

    Capacity and gender-responsiveness of the existing rule of law and security sector institutions improved, particularly in handling cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)

    SOM_D_1.1.2

    Women-led conflict early-warning system and preparedness plans developed and operationalized.

    SOM_D_1.1.3

    More justice institutions are accessible to and deliver for women and girls

    SOM_D_1.2

    The UN system coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls

    SOM_D_1.2.1

    UN Women effectively supports to strengthen the capacity of the UN entities and government for the implementation of gender equality across Somalia

    SOM_D_1.2.2

    UN Women efficiently leads, coordinates, and enhances the UN system's coordination for gender equality

    SOM_D_2.2

    Somalis, particularly women and youth, benefit from and participate in functional, inclusive, accountable, and transparent democratic systems across all levels of government and governmental institutions.

    SOM_D_2.2.1

    Inclusive and responsive infrastructures for peace to support women’s participation and leadership in national and local level peace processes are established

    SOM_D_2.2.2

    Operationalization of NAP on UNSCR 1325 to promote women’s meaningful participation in peacebuilding at the national and local levels.

    SOM_D_2.2.3

    Women leaders, peace networks, and forums (Hayaanka Nabadda-Hope for Peace Networks) were established to engage in peace mediation, reconciliation, and social cohesion at community levels

    SOM_D_3.1

    An integrated national Programme for human capital development is established, increasing access to market-based skills for all – including the most marginalized and vulnerable groups – and safeguarding their rights.

    SOM_D_3.1.1

    Crisis-affected and at-risk women have enhanced access to livelihood skills, training, tools, and technologies in relation to climate-smart agriculture

    SOM_D_3.1.2

    Women micro and small entrepreneurs are supported to set up and improve their operations in agriculture and non-agricultural sectors

    SOM_D_3.1.3

    Women’s access to savings and credit is enhanced

    SOM_D_3.1.4

    Initiatives promoting positive gender norms in support of women's leadership and protection from violence are scaled up with the support of humanitarian actors

    Organizational effectiveness and efficiency
    SOM_O_1

    ACO nurtures an empowered workforce and advances an inclusive UN Women culture capable of delivering together in as a cohesive team able to adapt to the new and emerging operating context

    SOM_O_2

    ACO effectively plans for and delivers on UN Women’s GEWE mandate through efficient and coordinated programmatic and strategic planning, and monitoring, evaluation and reporting of results

    SOM_O_3

    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.

    SOM_O_4

    Effectively influencing for impact & scale:] 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

    SOM_O_5

    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

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    OutcomeSOM_D_1.1
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    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_D_1.1
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    OutcomeSOM_D_1.2
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    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_D_1.2
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    OutcomeSOM_D_2.1
    Outcome result statementWith 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.
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_D_2.1
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    OutcomeSOM_D_2.2
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    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_D_2.2
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    OutcomeSOM_D_3.1
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    OutcomeSOM_D_4.2
    Outcome result statementUN-Women efficiently and effectively discharges of all business processes that advance integrated delivery of its mandate at HQ, Regional and Country levels, including through shared services.
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_D_4.2
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    OutcomeSOM_D_4.5
    Outcome result statementACO maintains principled performance and accountability to achieve its programmatic ambitions
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_D_4.5
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    OutcomeSOM_D_5.1
    Outcome result statementACO continues to sustain, generate and diversify strategic partnerships and resources to advance gender equality and women’s rights in Afghanistan
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    OutcomeSOM_O_1
    Outcome result statementACO nurtures an empowered workforce and advances an inclusive UN Women culture capable of delivering together in as a cohesive team able to adapt to the new and emerging operating context
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_O_1
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    OutcomeSOM_O_2
    Outcome result statementACO effectively plans for and delivers on UN Women’s GEWE mandate through efficient and coordinated programmatic and strategic planning, and monitoring, evaluation and reporting of results
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_O_2
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    OutcomeSOM_O_3
    Outcome result statementUN-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.
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_O_3
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    OutcomeSOM_O_4
    Outcome result statementEffectively influencing for impact & scale:] 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
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_O_4
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    OutcomeSOM_O_5
    Outcome result statementUN-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
    IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SOM_O_5
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    Regular resources (core)

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    $140.95 K in total
    Other resources (non-core)
    $1.53 M in total
    Regular resources (core)

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    $140.95 K in total
    2023 2022
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) $70,477
    2023
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
    Total contribution:$70,477
    Development:$70,477(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    		 $70,477
    2022
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
    Total contribution:$70,477
    Development:$70,477(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    2023
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$70,477
    Total contribution$70,477
    Development$70,477(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    2022
    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$70,477
    Total contribution$70,477
    Development$70,477(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    Other resources (non-core)

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    $1.53 M in total
    2023 2022
    Peacebuilding Fund $629,130
    2023
    Peacebuilding FundUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$629,130
    Development:$629,130(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    		 $629,130
    2022
    Peacebuilding FundUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$629,130
    Development:$629,130(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office $136,376
    2023
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$136,376
    Development:$136,376(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    		 $136,376
    2022
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
    Total contribution:$136,376
    Development:$136,376(100%)
    Humanitarian:$0(0%)
    2023
    Peacebuilding Fund$629,130
    Total contribution$629,130
    Development$629,130(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$136,376
    Total contribution$136,376
    Development$136,376(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    2022
    Peacebuilding Fund$629,130
    Total contribution$629,130
    Development$629,130(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
    United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$136,376
    Total contribution$136,376
    Development$136,376(100%)
    Humanitarian$0(0%)
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