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outcome XM-DAC-41146-ZAF_D_6.1
The UN system coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
During the year 2024, core resources were invested in implementing the UN Women's coordination mandate through the hiring and onboarding of a Coordination Specialist. UN Women further conducted training of the Eswatini, Namibia and South Africa Gender Theme Group members on gender mainstreaming (including addressing intersectionality) in programs, accelerating accountability on existing gender equality and women’s empowerment frameworks as well as UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality scorecard to improve accountability through tracking and reporting gender responsive indicators in the UNSDCF. SAMCO supports SADC member states in adopting and implementing international standards, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development. in 2024 UN Women worked with a total of five CSOs in all five supported countries to gear up its programming towards the promotion of positive socialization of women, men, girls and boys within communities and society at large to shift harmful social and gender norms towards a society that is free of VAWG and HIV/AIDS. This is positively contributing to the outcomes of the SADC strategy on GBV and HIV/AIDS and the African Union 2063 Agenda, as well as leveraging the United Nations Regional Strategies and Frameworks for Action to address GBV and HIV/AIDS in joint program interventions.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-ZAF_D_7.1
By 2025, all people in South Africa, particularly women and girls, vulnerable and marginalized populations, have protection from violence and discrimination and enjoy improved human rights and social cohesion
A National strategic initiative for the private sector to actively tackle gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace has been curated through a partnership between UN Women and the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Response Fund together with the Presidency, UNFPA, ILO and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). This resulted in the launch of the Private Sector Coalition (PSC) during a symposium held in Johannesburg on 27th August 2024, and attended by multiple Private Sector groups, Development Partners, donors, United Nations in South Africa, the Academia, Civil Society Organizations, and the media. The Maturity Model was developed as a vital instrument for engaging the private sector in South Africa's efforts to combat GBV and femicide. By providing a structured framework, tools for implementation, and mechanisms for recognition and accountability, this model ensures a comprehensive and sustainable approach to addressing GBVF. Through this initiative, the private sector will play a significant role in supporting the goals of the National Strategic Plan for GBV and Femicide (2020-2030), contributing to a safer and more equitable society for all and supporting the LNOB principles. UN Women will continue to leverage the relationship with the GBVF Response Fund to mobilize and engage the private sector in the prevention of violence against women and girls in the workplace, and supply chain.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-ZAF_D_7.2
By 2025, women and marginalized groups participate meaningfully in decision-making processes and access justice
The Violence against Women and girls (VAWG) and HIV are interconnected public health and human rights challenges in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. These issues are exacerbated by structural inequalities, cultural norms, and limited access to healthcare and justice systems. Within this context, there is a need to scale up the HeforShe dialogues as a meaningful and sustainable platform to engage men and boys in tackling harmful norms as well as holding community leaders accountable for the high prevalence of GBVF and HIV in their communities. UN Women also recognizes the need to diversify its partnership base and leverage its convening role to support multi-partner advocacy strategies, platforms and dialogues between governments, civil society, and other stakeholders to address violence against women in all supported countries (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho) Therefore, UN Women will continue to deepen its relationships with existing partners, build on its historic relationship with feminist and women’s movements, and expand new partnerships, including with men and boys, the private sector, the media, and research institutions
outcome XM-DAC-41146-ZAF_D_7.3
By 2025, all people in South Africa, particularly women, youth, and other marginalized groups, benefit justly from decent work and other social and economic opportunities
UN Women, UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa and United Nations Environment (UNEP) co-hosted a dialogue targeting government representatives, industry leaders, and potential donors. The dialogue resulted in identifying strategic priorities to achieve a gender-responsive just energy transition that continued to inform advocacy, programme formulation, and resource mobilization
outcome XM-DAC-41146-ZAF_O_1
Advancing partnerships & resourcing; Effectively influencing for impact & scale: UN-Women SAMCO effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate.
In partnership with UNAIDS and SONKE Gender Justice, UN Women co-organized the Regional SRHR and Gender Equality meeting where a joint Men Engage meeting was conducted to further engage collaborators and partners in championing male engagement to address harmful norms as drivers of GBV and HIV/AIDS. Through a government-to-government approach, UN Women provided technical and financial support to the SADC Secretariat on three initiatives to strengthen collaboration and partnership around the implementation of regional GBV strategies at all levels of institutions.Showing 1 - 5 of 10