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%)
Women, particularly those facing multiple forms of discrimination, increasingly participate in decision-making processes; and influence formulation, implementation and monitoring of national and subnational laws, policies, plans and budgets.
Activity DetailsResourcesOutcome Indicators and ResultsStrategic Note Outcome Progress NoteDocuments
Outcome details
SDG alignment
Impact areasGovernance and participation in public life
Organizational outputsNorms, laws, policies and institutions
Policy markerGENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scopeNo
UN system functionAdvocacy, communications and social mobilizationCapacity development and technical assistanceIntegrated policy advice and thought leadershipSupport functions
Outcome Description
IF (i) national and subnational governments, the parliament, political parties and the electoral monitoring body have the capacity to formulate, implement and monitor laws, policies, plans and budgets responsive to the needs of women and girls; and IF (ii) women and gender equality advocates have the capacity to participate in decision-making processes, and to influence formulation, implementation and monitoring of national and subnational laws, policies, plans and budgets to promote women’s rights, leadership and political participation; THEN (iii) women, particularly those facing multiple forms of discrimination, will increasingly participate in decision-making processes, and influence formulation, implementation and monitoring of national and subnational laws, policies, plans and budgets BECAUSE (iv) legal and policy frameworks, institutions, systems, processes and capacities will be in place and inclusive to promote women’s rights, leadership and political participation.
UN Partners
UNAIDS
UNDP
UNFPA
UNICEF
Resources
$1.06 MPlanned Budget
$0.00Actual Budget
$1.06 MPlanned Budget
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2017-2023
OUTCOME
BRA_D_1.1
Women, particularly those facing multiple forms of discrimination, increasingly participate in decision-making processes; and influence formulation, implementation and monitoring of national and subnational laws, policies, plans and budgets.
BRA_D_1.1A
BRA_D_1.1A
Country
Percentage of women candidates for the National Senate, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1A
Country
2014
Baseline
20.7320.73
2018
Milestone
2525
Result
2019
Target
--
Result
17.60%17.60%
BRA_D_1.1B
BRA_D_1.1B
Country
Percentage of women candidates for the Lower House, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1B
Country
2014
Baseline
29.3329.33
2018
Milestone
3535
Result
2019
Target
--
Result
32.30%32.30%
BRA_D_1.1C
BRA_D_1.1C
Country
Percentage of women candidates for the state governments, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1C
Country
2014
Baseline
11.7311.73
2018
Milestone
1515
Result
2019
Target
--
Result
14.90%14.90%
BRA_D_1.1D
BRA_D_1.1D
Country
Percentage of women candidates for the municipal councils, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1D
Country
2016
Baseline
33.0933.09
2018
Milestone
--
Result
2019
Milestone
--
Result
33.10%33.10%
2020
Target
3535
Result
--
BRA_D_1.1E
BRA_D_1.1E
Country
Percentage of women candidates for mayor, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1E
Country
2016
Baseline
12.9812.98
2018
Milestone
--
Result
2019
Milestone
--
Result
15%15%
2020
Target
1515
Result
--
BRA_D_1.1F
BRA_D_1.1F
Country
Percentage of women elected for the National Senate, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1F
Country
2014
Baseline
13.5813.58
2018
Milestone
1515
Result
2019
Target
--
Result
14.80%14.80%
BRA_D_1.1G
BRA_D_1.1G
Country
Percentage of women elected for the Lower House, disaggregated by race
2023
Result18
BRA_D_1.1G
Country
2014
Baseline
9.949.94
2017
Milestone
9,949,94
Result
--
2018
Milestone
1515
Result
2019
Milestone
1515
Result
15%15%
2020
Milestone
1515
Result
1515
2021
Milestone
1515
Result
1515
2022
Milestone
1717
Result
17.7417.74
2023
Target
1818
Result
1818
BRA_D_1.1H
BRA_D_1.1H
Country
Percentage of women elected for the state governments, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1H
Country
2014
Baseline
3.73.7
2018
Milestone
55
Result
2019
Target
--
Result
3.70%3.70%
BRA_D_1.1I
BRA_D_1.1I
Country
Percentage of women elected for the municipal councils, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1I
Country
2016
Baseline
13.5113.51
2018
Milestone
--
Result
2019
Milestone
--
Result
13.40%13.40%
2020
Target
1515
Result
--
BRA_D_1.1J
BRA_D_1.1J
Country
Percentage of women elected for mayor, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1J
Country
2016
Baseline
11.6911.69
2018
Milestone
--
Result
2019
Milestone
--
Result
11.40%11.40%
2020
Target
1515
Result
--
BRA_D_1.1K
BRA_D_1.1K
Country
Percentage of women candidates for the state councils, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1K
Country
2014
Baseline
30.9730.97
2018
Milestone
3333
Result
2019
Target
--
Result
32%32%
BRA_D_1.1L
BRA_D_1.1L
Country
Percentage of women elected for the state councils, disaggregated by race
2023
ResultN/A
BRA_D_1.1L
Country
2014
Baseline
11.2311.23
2018
Milestone
1313
Result
2019
Target
--
Result
15.50%15.50%
BRA_D_1.1M
BRA_D_1.1M
Country
Number of initiatives on Parity Democracy implemented by the government, the parliament, the electoral justice, and political parties with UN Women’s support (each year)
2023
Result0
BRA_D_1.1M
Country
2016
Baseline
00
2017
Milestone
1010
Result
--
2018
Milestone
1010
Result
--
2019
Milestone
1010
Result
--
2020
Milestone
33
Result
22
2021
Milestone
22
Result
22
2022
Milestone
22
Result
22
2023
Target
00
Result
00
BRA_D_1.1N
BRA_D_1.1N
Country
Number of national and subnational M&E mechanisms of plans of policies for women in full operation (cumulative)
2023
Result2
BRA_D_1.1N
Country
2016
Baseline
22
2017
Milestone
22
Result
--
2018
Milestone
22
Result
--
2019
Milestone
22
Result
--
2020
Milestone
22
Result
22
2021
Milestone
22
Result
22
2022
Milestone
22
Result
11
2023
Target
22
Result
22
SP_D_0.1.4
SP_D_0.1.4
Country
Number of laws that were adopted, revised or repealed to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO)
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework
that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide
different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work,
such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
UNAIDSUNDP
2023
ResultN/A
SP_D_0.1.4
Country
2021
Baseline
33
2022
Target
11
Result
11
SP_D_0.1.5
SP_D_0.1.5
Country
Number of national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans that are adopted with a focus on gender equality (CO)
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework
that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide
different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work,
such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
UNAIDSUNDPUNFPAUNICEF
2023
Result3
SP_D_0.1.5
Country
2023
Baseline
66
2022
Milestone
33
Result
33
2023
Target
33
Result
33
SP_D_0.1.6
SP_D_0.1.6
Country
Number of legal and policy frameworks that promote gender balance in decision making institutions and processes (CO)
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework
that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide
different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work,
such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
UNDP
2023
ResultN/A
SP_D_0.1.6
Country
2021
Baseline
YesYes
2022
Target
NoNo
Result
FALSEFALSE
SP_D_1.1A
SP_D_1.1A
Country
SP 2.4.1: Number of gender equality reforms developed and/or being implemented by electoral stakeholders with UN-Women's technical support
2023
ResultN/A
SP_D_1.1A
Country
2017
Baseline
00
2018
Milestone
00
Result
11
2019
Milestone
11
Result
00
2020
Milestone
00
Result
00
2021
Target
11
Result
11
SP_D_1.1B
SP_D_1.1B
Country
SP 2.4.2 : Number of women leaders, candidates and aspirants with strengthened capacities to engage in political life, with UN-Women's support
2023
ResultN/A
SP_D_1.1B
Country
2017
Baseline
77
2018
Milestone
100100
Result
44
2019
Milestone
00
Result
100100
2020
Milestone
100100
Result
13991399
2021
Target
00
Result
7979
SP_D_1.1C
SP_D_1.1C
Country
SP 2.4.3: Number of gender equality initiatives developed and/or being implemented by parliamentary bodies (Legislative Parliamentary Committees/ Women Caucus/ Speaker of Parliament's Office/Secretariat of the Parliament), with UN-Women's support
2023
ResultN/A
SP_D_1.1C
Country
2017
Baseline
00
2018
Milestone
22
Result
33
2019
Milestone
11
Result
66
2020
Milestone
22
Result
11
2021
Target
11
Result
22
SP_D_1.1D
SP_D_1.1D
Country
SP 2.4.4: Number of initiatives developed and/or being implemented to monitor violence against women in politics, with UN-Women's support
National and subnational governments, the parliament, political parties and the electoral management body have enhanced capacity to formulate, implement and monitor laws, policies, plans and budgets responsive to the needs of women and girls, particularly those facing multiple forms of discrimination.
Planned Budget:$4.25 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$2.00 M
Expenses:$1.47 M
BRA_D_1.1.1A
BRA_D_1.1.1A
Country
Number of initiatives on Parity Democracy implemented by the government, the parliament, the electoral justice and political parties each year
2023
Result2
BRA_D_1.1.1A
Country
2015
Baseline
00
2017
Milestone
1010
Result
--
2018
Milestone
1010
Result
22
2019
Milestone
1010
Result
33
2020
Milestone
1010
Result
1616
2021
Milestone
1010
Result
55
2022
Milestone
22
Result
44
2023
Target
11
Result
22
SP_D_0.1.e
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
SP_D_0.1.e
Country
Number of partners that have increased capacities to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment through national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans (CO, HQ)
2023
Result10
SP_D_0.1.e
Country
2021
Baseline
33
2022
Milestone
55
Result
88
2023
Target
11
Result
1010
SP_D_0.5.d
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
SP_D_0.5.d
Country
Number of civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations, that have strengthened capacity to exercise their leadership role towards the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO, RO, HQ)
2023
Result-
SP_D_0.5.d
Country
2023
Baseline
00
2023
Target
--
Result
--
OUTPUT
BRA_D_1.1.2
Women and gender equality advocates, particularly those facing multiple forms of discrimination, have enhanced capacity to participate in decision-making processes; and to influence formulation, implementation and monitoring of national and subnational laws, policies, plans and budgets to promote women’s rights, leadership and political participation.
Planned Budget:$5.19 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$632.43 K
Expenses:$575.60 K
BRA_D_1.1.2A
BRA_D_1.1.2A
Country
Number of proposals of laws, policies and strategies to promote women’s rights, leadership and political participation submitted by gender equality advocates with UN Women support each year
2023
Result1398
BRA_D_1.1.2A
Country
2015
Baseline
88
2017
Milestone
55
Result
--
2018
Milestone
55
Result
55
2019
Milestone
55
Result
55
2020
Milestone
55
Result
13991399
2021
Milestone
55
Result
13991399
2022
Milestone
700700
Result
13981398
2023
Target
700700
Result
13981398
BRA_D_1.1.2B
BRA_D_1.1.2B
Country
Number of women and gender equality advocates with increased knowledge and skills to influence and monitor national and subnational policies and plans to promote women’s rights, leadership and political participation, with UN Women’s support (cumulative)
2023
Result1712
BRA_D_1.1.2B
Country
2019
Baseline
00
2020
Milestone
2020
Result
13991399
2021
Milestone
4040
Result
14151415
2022
Milestone
4040
Result
14841484
2023
Target
4040
Result
17121712
SP_D_0.1.f
SP_D_0.1.f
Country
Number of institutions that have increased capacities to design and implement institutional reforms/strategies/policies that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO)
2023
Result-
SP_D_0.1.f
Country
2023
Baseline
00
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.5.d
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
SP_D_0.5.d
Country
Number of civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations, that have strengthened capacity to exercise their leadership role towards the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO, RO, HQ)
2023
Result4
SP_D_0.5.d
Country
2021
Baseline
44
2022
Milestone
44
Result
44
2023
Target
44
Result
44
SP_D_0.5.f
SP_D_0.5.f
Country
Number of initiatives developed and implemented to prevent, monitor and mitigate violence against women in politics (VAWP) and in public life (including gender equality advocates in civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations) (CO, RO, HQ)
2023
Result1
SP_D_0.5.f
Country
2023
Baseline
11
2022
Milestone
22
Result
22
2023
Target
00
Result
11
SP_D_0.6.d
SP_D_0.6.d
Country
Number of platforms/web-based databases for dissemination of multi-level disaggregated gender statistics, sex-disaggregated data and knowledge developed (CO)
2023
Result-
SP_D_0.6.d
Country
2023
Baseline
00
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.7.a
SP_D_0.7.a
Country
Number of thematic interagency mechanisms/teams that effectively address gender mainstreaming in priority areas (CO, RO, HQ)
2023
ResultN/A
SP_D_0.7.a
Country
0
Baseline
--
2022
Target
--
Result
66
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2023
Women, particularly those facing multiple forms of discrimination, increasingly participate in decision-making processes; and influence formulation, implementation and monitoring of national and subnational laws, policies, plans and budgets.
In 2023, women continued to face significant barriers to participating in decision-making processes and influencing legislative, policy, and budgetary frameworks. Despite these challenges to increase participation, notable advancements were observed. The government progressed in mainstreaming gender in policies and budgets, as well as in designing policy frameworks to address violence against women in politics (VAWP), while activists exerted influence on policymaking at state and municipal levels. Additionally, indigenous women's movements effectively advocated for their rights, elevating them on national and international agendas.
The Pluriannual Plan (PPA) 2024-2027 incorporates gender and race equality as well as the elimination of all forms of discrimination within its vision and directives. Three dedicated programmes focus on women's rights, emphasizing economic autonomy, equitable decision-making, power distribution, and the eradication of violence against women. "Women" constitutes one of the five cross-cutting agendas of the PPA, comprising 45 programmes, 85 specific objectives, 191 deliverables and 75 normative and institutional measures. Two indicators adopted by the PPA measure aspects of gender inequality: sex-disaggregated homicide rates and income. In contrast, the previous PPA (2020-2023) did not mention gender equality or women's rights, nor did it integrate gender-responsive indicators.
The federal government made significant strides towards formulating a national policy aimed at preventing and ending VAWP with the establishment of an Inter-ministerial Working Group . UN Women, Legislative agencies and Judiciary bodies integrate the group as consultive and technical advice partners. Through integrated policy advice, data and evidence analysis, and advocacy, UN Women has played a pivotal role in shaping the discourse and catalysing action on this critical issue in the past years.
Local governments
The state of Pará inaugurated three Secretaries focusing on women, indigenous affairs, and racial equality, marking a significant step towards state-level governance for marginalized groups. As reported by the former head of the state women’s machinery, the collaboration between the state government and UN Women, coupled with the creation of government bodies at the federal level, contributed to generating commitments related to gender equality at the highest level of the government, prompting the governor to create the State Secretariat on Women.
Moreover, UN Women's advocacy efforts and initial dialogue with the Deputy Governor of Pará in 2022 resulted in the establishment in 2023 of a Chamber of Policies for Women, led by the state women’s machinery. This chamber serves as a platform for coordinating gender equality initiatives and driving policy reforms in the state. In addition, the state Secretary of Environment and Sustainability included for the first time an indicator of gender-mainstreaming among the criteria to assess the institutional performance, demonstrating a commitment to addressing intersectional challenges and promoting sustainable development in the region.
In Penalva (a municipality in the state of Maranhão), the Executive Branch passed a law project to restructure the Municipal Council for Women's Rights, enhancing the municipal women's rights policy, and establish the Municipal Fund for Women's Rights. UN Women's integrated policy advice was instrumental in shaping these policies, including the reinstallation of the women’s machinery, fostering a more conducive environment for gender-responsive governance.
Women’s groups
In Mocajuba (Pará), quilombola women launched a Baixo Tocantins region-focused women’s network dedicated to advocating for human rights and demanding participation in decision-making related to development projects affecting their territories. For the first time, women engaged with decision-makers in the Executive and Legislative Branches to voice their claims and concerns. Technical support, which included workshops and advisory on advocacy, and financial support provided by UN Women to Malungo - Coordenação das Associações das Comunidades Remanescentes de Quilombos do Pará were key to achieving these results.
In Penalva (Maranhão), quilombola women effectively raised awareness, forged alliances, and engaged with authorities to establish, for the first time, a quilombola women network spanning eight regions in the municipality. UN Women, in partnership with Associação das Comunidades Negras Rurais Quilombolas do Maranhão - ACONERUQ supported quilombola women in advocacy and social mobilisation efforts to participate in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of policies and plans.
Also as a result of the collaboration, the grassroots groups in Grajaú and Santa Luzia do Pará secured additional financial resources to support women’s mobilization. Indigenous women from Grajaú secured resources from the Coordenadoria Ecumência de Serviço - CESE to participate in the Third Indigenous March in Brasilia, while quilombola women from Mocajuba received support from Fundo Elas for the sustainability of their network.
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