Region:Asia PacificCurrent UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
World Bank Income Classification:Low IncomeThe World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.Least Developed Country:YesSince 1971, the United Nations has recognized LDCs as a category of States that are deemed highly disadvantaged in their development process, for structural, historical and also geographical reasons. Three criteria are used: per capita income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.Gender Inequality Index:0.575GII is a composite metric of gender inequality using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market. A low GII value indicates low inequality between women and men, and vice-versa.Gender Development Index:0.723GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 RevisionMale:19,976,265 (9.5%)Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
The United Nations System in Latin America and the Caribbean increased its capacity to advance a gender transformative perspective and include GEWE in its planning and programming
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The United Nations System in Latin America and the Caribbean increased its capacity to advance a gender transformative perspective and include GEWE in its planning and programming
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Percentage of UNCTs that conducted the comprehensive UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard in the past four years, and met or exceeded requirements for at least 60% of UNCT-SWAP standards (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.15) (Desk Review)
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2023
The United Nations System in Latin America and the Caribbean increased its capacity to advance a gender transformative perspective and include GEWE in its planning and programming
In 2023, UN Women ACRO demonstrated significant progress in enhancing the UN System's capacity to embrace a gender-transformative perspective and mainstream Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE) in planning and programming. Through technical expertise, continuous dialogue, and effective coordination mechanisms, ACRO played a key role in advancing gender equality in the Americas and Caribbean (LAC) region.
Within the revised working mechanisms of the Regional Collaboration Platform (RCP), ACRO maintained leadership in the Regional Gender Interagency Group (GIG) and assumed chairmanship in the new Thematic Group on Populations Left Behind and the Evaluation Working Group. These roles show ACRO's central position in leading, promoting, and coordinating efforts to integrate gender within the UN System, contributing to the realization of women's rights in the region.
ACRO, co-leading the GIG along with PAHO, collaborated with all participating agencies on developing the first Regional Gender Equality Profile (RGEP), which will be published in the first quarter of 2024. A collective effort to identify key challenges in the region. The RGEP's anticipated adoption across the UN System is expected to enhance the effectiveness of actions aimed at improving the lives of girls and women. ACRO's active role in the GIG's advocacy and communication initiatives, such as the impactful International Women's Day and 16 Days of Activism campaigns, reflects its commitment to raising awareness on gender issues.
As a member of the Peer Support Group (PSG), ACRO contributed to GEWE accountability in the planning cycles of Colombia and Haiti, as well as in non-physical presence countries like Paraguay. Technical support provided during 2023 included assistance in the development and evaluation of strategic documents, such as the Cooperation Framework evaluations in Colombia, Paraguay, and Cuba, as well as the construction of roadmaps for their new Cooperation Frameworks.
An important advancement was the completion of the Spanish translation of the UNCT Gender Equality Marker (GEM) Guidance Note, facilitated by ACRO's proactive initiative. This demonstrates ACRO's commitment to ensuring broad understanding and effective implementation of this crucial gender mainstreaming tool across the region.
In countries where UN Women has a Non-Physical Presence (NPP), ACRO actively integrated gender equality within UN system coordination mechanisms. Notable achievements include the successful submission of 6 UNCT SWAP reports in NPP countries (3 comprehensive reports from Costa Rica, Perú and Honduras -being the last 2 the first time they submit this report-, and 4 Annual Reports from Cuba, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela), significant contributions to conventions like CEDAW, and mainstreaming gender in humanitarian programming cycles in Panama and Venezuela, addressing the unique challenges faced by migrant women.
In Costa Rica, the UN System aligned its joint work plan with the new Cooperation Framework, emphasizing a gender focus at each stage. ACRO's non-physical presence in Cuba facilitated a strategic alliance with the Parliament, advancing the National Program for the Advancement of Women and accelerating progress towards the gender goals of the 2030 Agenda.
The submission of 9 UNCT SWAP annual reports (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Mexico) and capacity strengthening in the use of UNCT tools such as the GEM markers or the UNCT SWAP methodology in several countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, and Paraguay, also demonstrates ACRO's commitment to advancing GEWE across the LAC region.
In summary, ACRO's accomplishments in 2023 showcase its pivotal role in advancing gender equality, contributing significantly to the UN System's efforts in the LAC region. The Theory of Change for this outcome remains largely applicable, validating the sustained relevance and impact of ACRO's UN coordination initiatives.
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World Bank Income Classification:Low Income
The World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.
