Outcome ARG_D_2.2

Services, policies and strategies for the prevention, assistance and elimination of gender-based violence are accessible, have good quality and leave no one behind.

Subnational mechanisms enhanced the development of policies and actions to address gender-based violence (GBV) as a result of the strenghtening of dialogue and exchange facilitated by UN Women. A notable example is the reconvening of the Consejo Consultivo de Sociedad Civil in Jujuy Province, which laid the foundation for creating an action plan to combat GBV for the 2025–2027 period. This effort, supported by UN Women, will include the provision of technical assistance to ensure its effective development. The vigilance and activism of NGOs and feminist movements were further bolstered by dialogues, exchanges, studies, campaigns, and other opportunities facilitated by UN Women. These initiatives played a pivotal role in maintaining civil society's advocacy efforts. A notable example of this mobilization was the 37th Plurinational Meeting of Women and Diversity, held in the province of Jujuy, which received UN Women’s support and highlighted the importance of collective action in the current context.

Services, policies and strategies for the prevention, assistance and elimination of gender-based violence are accessible, have good quality and leave no one behind.

Social organizations, women's movements, community organizations, and professionals dedicated to addressing situations of gender-based violence play a crucial role as the first line of response. One of the main outcomes of improving their capabilities from an intersectional perspective relies on the enhancing of quality and accessibility of services and also strengthens their long-term sustainability. UN Women conttributes to improve services and policies to assist and eliminate gender based violence throug technical assistance to governements at national and subnational level, as well as working closely with civil society organizations and feminist movements. The main outcome lies in the strengthening of these actors who, in articulation with policies and programs, expand opportunities for women to receive assistance and break the cycle of violence. Despite the economic crisis and governmental changes that have taken positions against the feminist agenda, the creation of a Subsecretariat for the Protection against gender-based violence, following the dissolution of the Ministry of Women, Genders, and Diversity, reflects the importance given to this issue and highlights the progress made in terms of visibility. At subnational level, the consolidation and sustainability of gender institutions in Salta (through the Secretary of Women, Genders, and Diversity) and in Jujuy (through the Provincial Women's Council) are significant results of the joint efforts on raising awareness and prioritizing the issue.