Outcome IND_O_2

Advancing partnerships & resourcing; Effectively influencing for impact & scale: 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 India effectively harnessed both traditional and non-traditional partnerships to drive broader stakeholder engagement in advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE). Through strategic collaboration with bilateral and multilateral donors, private sector entities, foundations, and civil society organisations, UN Women mobilised significant financial and in-kind support for GEWE initiatives. Knowledge management, communications, and advocacy efforts also played a pivotal role in amplifying the impact of these partnerships. Key campaigns and targeted outreach enhanced visibility and fostered a stronger commitment among stakeholders, positioning UN Women as a trusted partner in driving systemic change for gender equality in India.

Increased engagement of partners in support of UN-Women’s mandate

45 companies signed Women's Empowerment Principles in 2023 committing to strengthening gender equality in workplace, marketplace, and community interventions. The total number of signatories in India stands at 383. Six WEPs signatories (Capgemini India, Havas Group, Natwest Group, Zensar Technologies, and [24]7.ai and Aspire for Her) led UNite Her Job Fair, facilitated by UN Women, to enable women’s re-entry back to formal work after career break. 3 companies ( Biocon, Aditya Birla Capital and Mullen Lowe Lintas) joined Unsterotype Alliance as paid members resulting in total membership base of 17 champions, allies and members of UA India chapter. MOU signed with the GOVERNMENT: 2 MOU with Department of Technical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh ( signed 4th October 2023). UN Women, India Country Representative and Secretary, Department of Technical Education and CEO, Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development and Employment Generation Board signed the MOU; Government of Maharashtra. 4 For knowledge sharing: (LBSNAA, Head Held High Foundation, MICA, 180 Degree Consulting) 6 For resources: EU in India, Micron, Nokia, Ford Foundation, GIZ, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation IMPLEMENTING/RESPONSIBLE PARTY (PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH CSOs) 1. PRADAN (start date: 12 Oct 2023) 2. Sakshi (start date: 1 Nov 2023 )