Outcome AFG_D_1.2

Women have improved capacity, access to resources/knowledge and agency to participate, lead and engage in political processes, including running as elective officials in Afghanistan

Pre Taliban: - UN Women ACO, supported Afghan women parliamentarians in developing Gender Strategy, which is the articulation of a succinct roadmap that aspire to the goals of gender equality and women’s empowerment. As such, it provides the basis for the promotion of dialogue and action in addressing gender within parliament and will assist in bringing about more coherence to the work of the various entities who are engaged in these issues in parliament. 50 women were consulted out of 69 through online virtual consultations, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), in person and online individual interviews, because of which a Gender Strategy, result framework, action plan has been developed in close consultations with MPs which addresses the above impediments and strengthens their relations with other parliamentary committees, civil society, international organizations, and other stakeholders working in gender equality and women’s empowerment. - UN Women ACO in close consultation with Amani Institute finalized the tailored learning curriculums, detailed training plan outlining topics, contents, proposed team of trainers/ facilitators, activities plan, methodology to assess and measure knowledge before and after the training for the 6 cohorts. With believe that external coordination with relevant stakeholders could bring harmonious and united action to achieve the transformational leadership goal in Afghanistan and derive the benefits of smooth operations. Therefore, the Afghanistan First Lady Office, Ministry of women’s Affairs, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been approached to keep these entities informed of the Transformational Leadership Programme for a better coordination. It is worth mentioning that Programme is hugely supported by the First Lady’s office. Further after the takeover of Taliban the modules have been revised and changed based on the humanitarian context which will be used after the establishment of UN Women multipurpose centers in upcoming year. - With the idea of Afghan women more than ever involved in shaping the future of their country as powerful agents of change in all areas of society. UN Women ACO believes it is time for the Afghan media to reflect this reality, with the vision of fostering an environment where the interests, experiences and realities of Afghan women become part of the public agenda , UN Women by hiring an expert firm was expecting to deliver a Gender Sensitive Media Training to Journalists therefore; hired Rumi Consultancy to spotlight 34 Afghan Journalists (women & men) from various media backgrounds including the traditional, and digital media to provide them with Gender Sensitive Media training. In mid-2021 the security situations were life-threatening for women rights defenders and activists all over the country. As results several districts and provinces fall under Taliban control and 100 dozen of people were internally displaced. The WPP team have approached the provincial activists in Balkh, Paktia, Takhar, Nangarhar, Herat, Kapisa, Kandahar, and Wardak provinces to demonstrate UN Women solidarity with folks and to identify their needs and possible areas of intervention and support However, the situation in Afghanistan remained highly fluid, after a Taliban military offensive took control of provincial capitals and Kabul. The departure of President Ghani and entry of Taliban forces into the capital on 15 August saw the de facto disintegration of the Government. All Women MPs due to fear for their lives, rights and security left the country. Reports emerged from Taliban-held areas of the imposition of restrictions on personal and social freedoms and the erosion of women’s rights and access to services, including education, freedom of working outside and closure of the national assembly, based on all these facts there is no women in the parliament after August 15, 2021.

Women have improved capacity, access to resources/knowledge and agency to participate, lead and engage in political processes, including running as elective officials in Afghanistan

Not Applicable in 2022