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outcome XM-DAC-41146-TUN_D_7.1
In 2025, institutions, conducting effective and risk-sensitive public policies in partnership with economic and social actors, put the country's resources at the service of inclusive, sustainable, resilient socio-economic development that generates decent jobs, particularly for the most vulnerable. (UNSDCF Effect 1)
Institutions made progress toward conducting effective and risk-sensitive public policies in partnership with economic and social actors and put the country's resources at the service of inclusive, sustainable, resilient socio-economic development that generates decent jobs, particularly for the most vulnerable. Government institutions ensured a focus on SDGs and socio-economic gaps in one strategic plan and related public policies. Aligned with top national priorities on promoting decent working conditions for women in rural areas, the Ministry of Family, Women, Children and Elderly (MFFES) is developing, with substantial technical support from UN Women, a National Action Plan on Economic Empowerment of Rural Women. The action-oriented plan will aim at promoting decent and safe working conditions for women in rural areas, who are currently responsible for more than 70% of the rural working force but remain largely marginalized in the informal sector. UN Women is providing technical support for the development of the strategy, ensuring that it is action-oriented, with SMART indicators and budgeted for implementation. The support is being provided through the deployment of a national economist who has been working closely with MFFES representatives, and other line ministries in the design of the new strategy.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-TUN_D_7.2
By 2025, health, education and social protection systems are resilient and ensure equitable access and quality services, especially for the most vulnerable, and effective engagement of the population (UNSDCF Effect 3)
UN Women Tunisia made progress towards an effective engagement of the population. Four multisectoral and innovative approaches are dedicated to priority issues of health and well-being are implemented by the Scouts, the Institute of Higher Commercial Studies, and UN Women with the active engagement of the population and the participation of all stakeholders. Over 200 young men and women have increased their awareness about women's empowerment and positive masculinities through a series of gender-responsive initiatives led by the Tunisian Scouts, with support from UN Women. For example, the NUBADER campaign actively engaged the male scouts, the inhabitants of the regions of Kef and Kebili to foster positive masculinity and support female leadership through various activities aimed at combating discrimination and gender-based violence. Six initiatives were designed and implemented within this framework (the EMNA project, the AMAL, NAJET, REFKA, Women's Football, and the Haryer Tejerouine Singing Club), significantly impacting Kef communities by adopting an inclusive approach involving men, boys, women, girls, and people with special needs. Over 1,000 participants benefited from the initiatives, with the majority being young people aged 15 to 17. Awareness-raising efforts reached over 1,000 additional people indirectly through social networks and high schools, amplifying the initiative's impact within communities. The NUBADER initiative broke new ground by deepening understanding of gender concepts, social relationships, and tools for protection against gender-based violence through participatory activities such as music, cinema, digitalization, and sports. This has positively influenced their attitudes and behavior in high schools and society at large. Beneficiaries also acquired communication and leadership skills, strengthening their ability to promote equality and contribute to community development.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-TUN_D_8.1
In 2025, accountable institutions supported by a harmonized legislative framework and committed populations guarantee the strengthening of the rule of law, the protection of human rights and social cohesion and justice, especially for the most vulnerable, in accordance with international conventions and standards and in complementarity and interdependence with inclusive and sustainable development efforts. (UNSDCF Effect 2)
Significant progress was made into accountable institutions supported by a harmonized legislative framework through the establishment and operationalization of democratic institutions. The Ministry of Family, Women, Children and Elderly made significant progress in strengthening institutional mechanisms under the National Action Plan (NAP) 1325. Under its leadership, 28 stakeholders (government and civil society) developed Tunisia's second NAP on Women, Peace and Security, addressing critical areas such as gender needs in security sectors, women's participation in peacebuilding, and protection against gender-based violence (GBV) and climate change. The consultation workshops, organized by UN Women, have facilitated structured discussions that empowered participants to identify essential measures for enhancing women's roles in security and peace processes, ensuring their voices are integral to decision-making. In addition, the National Women’s Machinery, including key representatives from the Observatory for Combating Violence Against Women, strengthened the service provision for women survivors of violence. Tunisia's National Plan for Combating Violence Against Women was revised in light of a series of recommendations collected by 31 representatives from first-line services and civil society organizations on normative gaps, the need for financial support throughout for victims on the reintegration process, and the need for inclusive initiatives in care centres. The Plan also counts now with a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for VAWG. For that, UN Women held a strategic meeting with 26 representative s of line ministries responsible for the implementation of Law 58/2017 who were responsible for drafting the monitoring system , proposing actions such as real-time data collection and enhanced institutional responses. Finally, 13 VAWG centers increased their capacity to provide support for women survivors of psychological violence. The series of workshops organized by UN Women has significantly contributed to enhancing the effectiveness and accountability of justice and security actors in Tunisia. Finally, Tunisia’s Parliament of the People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted an important step toward more equalitarian care responsibilities during the revision of parental leave law. The law-making process was informed by evidence on the role of paternity leave towards equal distribution of care work among men and women and women's empowerment. In July 2024, UN Women organized an awareness-raising session with 36 parliamentarians to explore global best practices and lessons learned on paternity leave. The workshop focused on the socioeconomic benefits of men’s involvement in caregiving, sharing evidence from across the MENA region and beyond, to guide discussions on paternity leave provisions in Tunisia.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-TUN_O_1
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.
During the reporting year, the CCO upheld its accountability and trustworthiness by ensuring effective and robust results-based management, financial management controls, internal and external transparency of financial data, timely and accurate donor reporting, responsive and secure information systems, environmental sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint, and physical security. In Tunisia, marked by political and socio-economic challenges that demanded high-level technical and coordination expertise deployed from UN Women, the UN accessed high-level analyses and briefs on the situation of women in Tunisia, developed by the CO, to inform their executive decisions. The UNCT and the Gender Coordination Group (GCG), which consists of international stakeholders, governmental officials, and representatives from civil society, continued to mainstream gender as the CO implemented its coordination role as the chair of the Gender Theme Group (GTG) and co-chair of the GCG. The CO received funding from several donors (Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), Finland, Sweden, SIDA, France and Spain) to implement various programmes in WPPL, WPS, WEE, EVAW and gender statistics, covering programme, administrative and operational costs. The CO completed financial reporting to those donors, and reporting on budget and resources allocations to HQ on time and in line with corporate rules and regulations. Furthermore, the CO managed these funds in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations with respective program teams and responded to the identified needs.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-TUN_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.
UN Women continued leveraging youth voices at the center of GEWE initiatives. In 2024, UN Women became chair of the Youth Coordination Group, and as part of its coordination mandate, organized an open-door session with other UN sister agencies, UNICEF (co-chair) and the Consultative Youth Office under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, to leverage the collaboration between the MoYS and UNCT. the open day sports was an opportunity for strategic engagement between the UN and youth government representatives, to discuss how they can align their mandates and capacities to implement Tunisia's Youth National Strategy. In addition, UN Women continued working with the Scouts. During the reporting period, the partnership with the Scouts focused mainly on promoting community engagement initiatives for GEEW and positive masculinities. The highlight of the campaign NUBADER, under which the first ever Scouts badge for Gender Equality was created, with the potential to reach over 2,000 young men and women Scouts members in Tunisia. Finally, UN Women engaged with 40 young men and women from marginalized zones within Tunis capital to build their skills in leadership, social cohesion, and conflict mediation. Participants also increased their knowledge about the SDGs, with focus on SDG 5 on Gender Equality and SDG 11 on Inclusive Cities.Showing 1 - 5 of 8