Outcome SSD_O_1

Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment

Coordination and accountability of UN system for commitments to gender equality and women empowerment was enhanced. The Gender Score Card process was completed by the Interagency Assessment Team (IAT) under the leadership of UN Women in collaboration with the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in South Sudan. Recommendations from the Score Card process included the establishment of a systematic mechanism for advancing gender parity in the UNCT in South Sudan. A Gender Parity Pledge was developed and endorsed by the UNCT as well as a draft guide on Practical and Actionable steps towards achieving and monitoring the Gender Parity Pledge was consolidated under the UN Women’s leadership. As the standing chair of the UN Gender Thematic Group, UN Women led the development of the Gender Analysis to influence the Common Country Analysis that is to inform the next United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). UN Women was also part of the UNSDCF Strategic Prioritisation workshop to ensure that gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls continue to be prioritised in the new UNSDCF.

Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment

Coordination and accountability of UN system for commitments to gender equality and women empowerment was enhanced. A Gender Parity Pledge was developed and endorsed by the UNCT as well as a draft guide on Practical and Actionable steps towards achieving and monitoring the Gender Parity Pledge was consolidated under the UN Women’s leadership. As the standing chair of the UN Gender Thematic Group, UN Women led the development of the Gender Analysis to influence the Common Country Analysis that is to inform the next United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). UN Women was also pivotal in ensuring that gender was mainstreemed in key UNSDCF processes.