Region:Asia Pacific
Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
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.
Least Developed Country:Yes
Since 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:0.575
GII 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:0.723
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025
Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision
Male:19,976,265 (9.5%)
Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NER_D_2.1
By 2027, the most vulnerable populations, particularly women, girls, boys and people with special needs, improve: their food and nutrition security, management of natural resources and living environment, and strengthen their resilience to climate change including in areas affected by conflicts (Outcome 3 UNSDCF).
women in Niger were severely affected by climate change. In March 2023, analysis of the Harmonized Framework in Niger estimated that, as a result of climate shocks, some 2,454,354 people are food insecure (phase 3 and +) and 398,060 people are under pressure (phase 2). From June to August 2023, it is estimated that almost 3.3 million people will be food insecure (phase 3 and +) and 7,341,355 people under pressure (phase 2). This poses a major challenge for the government and This poses a major challenge for the government and humanitarian actors. In response, UN Women has developed support programs, and mobilization is underway despite the political challenges that are becoming ever-present. and in 2023, o Another 400 beneficiaries have been strengthened to increase their economic resilience in the face of climate change and security crises. Priorities for supporting women, girls, people with disabilities, migrants, refugees, etc. of the year 2024 will be identified in the data collected from the database of 3468 interest groups listed in the regions of Diffa, Maradi, Niamey, Tahoua and Zinder.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NER_D_3.1
By 2027, the population, particularly women, children, adolescents, youth (boys and girls) and vulnerable groups, have increased, more inclusive and equitable access to quality basic social services, decent employment, social protection and protection from harmful practices -(Outcome 2. UNSDCF)
In Niamey, more than 2,818 people were directly affected by the awareness-raising campaign led by some 50 taximen on the fight against GBV in public places. This approach engaged through the strategy to fight against GBV in urban areas during the 16 days of activism 2023. Onu femmes strengthened 50 taximen ambassadors to Drive and prevent GBV experienced by women and girls taking public transport vehicles. o To better protect the rights of defenders of women's and girls' rights (DDF) in the exercise of their function, a campaign to popularize the educational booklet developed for this purpose was conducted and more than 500 booklets were distributed to them in all regions of the country and support for the reproduction and distribution of 400 copies of the reference document (catalog of GBV training modules) developed by the MPFPE to the various players. o 69 holistic center members and workers benefited from capacity-building, including 27 men and 42 women who were informed and equipped on standard operating procedures, case management and CRMVBG data in the Tahoua (30 participants, i.e. 15 men and 15 women) and Maradi (39 actors, including 12 men and 27 women) regions. UN Women has supported this initiative to strengthen the operation of these holistic care centers, and to provide them with qualified staff. Aussi, 98 femmes migrantes internationales ont été organisées, en comité de dénonciation des cas de VBG dénommés « chawara » qui constitue un cadre d’échange fiable ces migrantes de Niamey. Ceci a permis de référer et prendre en chargé et d’apporter d'un soutien psychologique à au moins 30 femmes, victimes de VBG. o In addition, 98 international migrant women have been organized into a GBV denunciation committee known as "chawara", which provides a reliable forum for these Niamey migrants. As a result, at least 30 women who had been the victims of GBV were referred, taken in charge and provided with psychological support. o 182 women sampled for a mapping exercise conducted by UN Women were referred to health centers to learn about their rights to protection against all forms of violence. These migrant women first explained the difficulties they face, and now have a better understanding of the mechanisms and mechanisms in place to combat GBV, particularly gender-based violence; These182 international migrant women of Nigerian, Beninese, Togolese, Malian, Burkinabè and Sierra Leonean nationality took part in the conversations and were informed on the following issues: their rights to protection against all forms of violence, the typologies of gender-based violence and how to distinguish between them, and the availability of support services in the event of violence experienced or observed. In Niamey, more than 2,818 people were directly affected by the awareness-raising campaign led by some 50 taximen on the fight against GBV in public places. This approach engaged through the strategy to fight against GBV in urban areas during the 16 days of activism 2023. Onu femmes strengthened 50 taximen ambassadors to Drive and prevent GBV experienced by women and girls taking public transport vehicles. o To better protect the rights of defenders of women's and girls' rights (DDF) in the exercise of their function, a campaign to popularize the educational booklet developed for this purpose was conducted and more than 500 booklets were distributed to them in all regions of the country and support for the reproduction and distribution of 400 copies of the reference document (catalog of GBV training modules) developed by the MPFPE to the various players.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-NER_D_4.1
By 2027, national and local institutions improve the application of legal and regulatory frameworks, efficiency, accountability, inclusiveness, and equity in the implementation of public policies to promote the provision of quality public services to communities and families in target areas, including during humanitarian emergencies (Outcome 1).
In 2023, In less than two months, the socio-political crisis that followed the military coup of July 26, 2023 in Niger has raised significant challenges for the realization of women's and girls' rights in the country. While the latter have been facing a serious humanitarian and climatic crisis for over a decade, women and girls are today confronted with declining representation in decision-making and political life, rising living costs and loss of livelihoods due to economic sanctions, and increasing gender-based violence. Also with regard to the effective implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, Niger now has an operational mechanism for coordinating and monitoring initiatives derived from implementation. In 2023, UN Women, as the lead agency for the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, carried out several important initiatives. On the normative front, substantial technical and operational support was provided to the coordination mechanisms in charge of implementing the WPS and peacebuilding agenda, notably the Permanent National Secretariat of Niger's second-generation National Action Plan and the High Authority for Peacebuilding. As a result, thirty (30) members of these two institutions have strengthened technical capacities and can now contribute to improving the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, and are able to take into account the gender-specific needs of women and girls in all their initiatives. These two institutions have also been given operational capacity, with two vehicles to ensure the follow-up and scaling-up of initiatives linked to the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda and peacebuilding. Two "Espaces de dialogue et de cohésion sociale des femmes" (EDCSF) (Women's spaces for dialogue and social cohesion) have been set up in Niamey and Tahoua, as part of a joint initiative to provide a forum for dialogue and engagement with women and young people from civil society, state institutions, and traditional and religious leaders, including the caucus of elected women (parliamentarians, mayors, local councillors). These spaces will henceforth serve as frameworks for the organization of various activities, such as training workshops, conferences, debates, cultural outings, etc. for women and young people in these localities. In 2024, these spaces will be equipped with computer and communications equipment to facilitate the various meetings and workshops. Similarly, a mechanism will be put in place for the realization of generating activities for women and girls based on their needs. In addition, four spaces of economic interest are being set up to strengthen the economic capacities of women in the Tahoua region. This is an inclusive, respectful and supportive space, where women can feel listened to, supported and valued. AlsoShowing 1 - 3 of 3
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