Outcome BDI_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

In 2024, UN Women Burundi’s communication efforts played a pivotal role in documenting the organization's achievements in the humanitarian sector, leveraging its strategic partnerships with key national stakeholders and donors, including the UN Women’s Emergency Funding Mechanism in Geneva. These efforts not only highlighted UN Women's impactful interventions but also significantly enhanced its visibility in the humanitarian space. As a result of these actions, UN Women Burundi successfully positioned itself to be eligible for the SERF Fund , in collaboration with OCHA and the Government of Burundi. Furthermore, the organization secured an additional 500,000 USD from the CERF Under-Funded Emergency Window for the period of January to December 2025 , supporting its ongoing humanitarian programming. This strategic positioning demonstrates UN Women’s growing role in humanitarian action, ensuring continued funding and support for its gender-responsive interventions in crisis-affected communities.

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

In 2025, UN Women Burundi leveraged strategic partnerships and targeted communication efforts to strengthen support for the gender equality agenda and mobilize resources for the delivery of its mandate. The Country Office mobilized USD 929,240.65 from key public partners, including the Principality of Monaco, Belgium, the European Union, and Multi-Partner Trust Funds, while advancing strategic partnerships with the Governments of Japan and Burundi and the European Union. Through advocacy and communication platforms, including Generation Equality–related engagements and media outreach, UN Women enhanced the visibility of GEWE priorities, reinforced its convening role, and positioned itself to secure more sustainable resourcing