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%)
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2019-2022
OUTCOME
LAC_O_1
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment
SP_O_1A
SP_O_1A
Country
SP O_1.1: Percentage of ratings of reporting entities that meet or exceed UN-SWAP minimum standards (Derived from QCPR indicator 42b)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1A
Country
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1B
SP_O_1B
Country
SP O_1.2: Fraction of reporting UN entities that track and report on allocations and expenditures using gender markers (Derived from QCPR indicator 42e)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1B
Country
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1C
SP_O_1C
Country
SP O_1.3: Percentage of UNDAFs (now UNSDCFs) that feature gender results at the outcome level (QCPR indicator 42g) (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1C
Country
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1D
SP_O_1D
Country
SP O_1.4: Percentage share of total programme expenditure from joint programmes (Derived from QCPR indicator 15g)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1D
Country
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1E
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
SP_O_1E
Country
SP O_1.5: [discontinued] Number of qualified female candidate profiles provided to the Executive Office of the Secretary General by UN-Women for senior level appointments (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1E
Country
Baseline
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1F
SP_O_1F
Country
SP O_1.6: Number of UN entities receiving gender parity advice and/or technical assistance by UN-Women (Not for country reporting)
Enhanced UN coherence and accountability for GEEW and the pursuit of SDG at regional and country level
Planned Budget:$5.55 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$789.80 K
Expenses:$648.96 K
LAC_O_1.1A
LAC_O_1.1A
Country
Number of Regional Inter-agency flagship initiatives on gender equality that UN Women leads/coordinates, and or participates in to support GEWE priorities identified by the UNDG LAC.
2022
ResultN/A
LAC_O_1.1A
Country
2017
Baseline
22
LAC_O_1.1B
LAC_O_1.1B
Country
Number of UNDAFs that integrate gender analysis in CCA and GEWE outcomes
2022
Result100
LAC_O_1.1B
Country
2015
Baseline
55
2019
Milestone
5050
Result
8080
2020
Milestone
6060
Result
100100
2021
Milestone
8080
Result
100100
2022
Target
8080
Result
100100
LAC_O_1.1C
LAC_O_1.1C
Country
Minimum amount of resources mobilized through the regional programme on the elimination of child marriage and early unions in LAC with UNFPA, UNICEF, PAHO, UNAIDS and UN Women
2022
ResultN/A
LAC_O_1.1C
Country
2017
Baseline
75,00075,000
LAC_O_1.1D
LAC_O_1.1D
Country
Number of regional events organized as part of the SG Unite Campaign
2022
Result43
LAC_O_1.1D
Country
2016
Baseline
11
2019
Milestone
50%50%
Result
4040
2020
Milestone
50%50%
Result
50%50%
2021
Milestone
50%50%
Result
48%48%
2022
Target
5050
Result
4343
LAC_O_1.1E
LAC_O_1.1E
Country
Percentage of UNCTs that track and report on allocations and expenditures using gender marker
2022
Result100
LAC_O_1.1E
Country
2018
Baseline
00
2019
Milestone
1010
Result
00
2020
Milestone
2020
Result
0%0%
2021
Milestone
3030
Result
00
2022
Target
3030
Result
100100
LAC_O_1.1F
LAC_O_1.1F
Country
Number of UN Gender Equality Groups that, with the technical support of the regional GTG, promote gender-responsive SDG implementation through joint analyses of gender gaps or inter-agency work on SDG 5 monitoring
2022
Result21
LAC_O_1.1F
Country
2017
Baseline
11
2019
Milestone
22
Result
33
2020
Milestone
22
Result
44
2021
Milestone
22
Result
00
2022
Target
22
Result
2121
LAC_O_1.1G
LAC_O_1.1G
Country
Number of UNCTs that undertake a UNCT SWAP scorecard with ACRO's technical assistance
2022
Result4
LAC_O_1.1G
Country
2018
Baseline
33
2019
Milestone
+2+2
Result
44
2020
Milestone
+2+2
Result
11
2021
Milestone
+2+2
Result
55
2022
Target
+2+2
Result
44
LAC_O_1.1H
LAC_O_1.1H
Country
% of the UNCTs that undertake a UNCT SWAP scorecard with ACRO's support that actually monitor implementation of recommendations
2022
Result100
LAC_O_1.1H
Country
2018
Baseline
00
2019
Milestone
50%50%
Result
7575
2020
Milestone
50%50%
Result
100%100%
2021
Milestone
50%50%
Result
100100
2022
Target
75%75%
Result
100100
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2022
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment
UN Women’s Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean (ACRO) made strong progress on this result in 2022. UN Women has been actively engaged on the regional stream of the UN reform: leading the Regional Gender Theme Group (GTG), co-leading the Issue-Based Coalition (IBC) on Crime and Violence and the Working Group on Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) Data, engaging in the other IBCs and technical interagency groups, participating in the Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP) meetings, and having an active role as a member of the Peer Support Group (PSG) for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
Focusing on the need to mainstream gender in Common Country Analyses (CCA), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCFs) and other United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) processes lead by the Resident Coordinators in the region, as well as the gender-responsive implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Regional GIG, led by UN Women, strengthened the capacities of national Gender Theme Groups to “provide(s) strategic support and advice to United Nations country teams in enhancing their gender mainstreaming efforts ”, in line with the Regional GTG Work Plan and the ECOSOC resolution (E/2019/L.10). This initiative consisted in the organization of two webinars to rollout the new Gender Thematic Group Standards and Procedures (GTG S&P), promulgated this year by the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). The main objectives of these webinars were to reinforce the knowledge and understanding of the Gender Theme Groups, the definition of common objectives, priorities and challenges in the region, and the creation of a network to exchange experiences and lessons learned. A total of 21 GTGs were engaged in this exercise, including gender focal points from most of the AFPs in the UN System, as well as representation of the Resident Coordination Offices. This initiative highlights the role of the Regional GIG as a key actor for leading, promoting and coordinating efforts to mainstream gender within the UN System and advance the full realization of women’s rights and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Additionally, the joint regional advocacy on gender equality and women’s empowerment was strengthened by providing inputs for communication and advocacy campaigns on emblematic dates such as the International Women’s Day (March 8) and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (From November 25 to December 10). The main objective was the positioning of joint UN System messages for advocacy and awareness-raising on gender equality and women's empowerment, and especially on the eradication of violence against women. All the agencies belonging to the Regional GTG participated in this initiative, and the materials were shared on the social networks of each of these Agencies, Funds and Programmes (AFPs).
Furthermore, gender mainstreaming was leveraged in the CCAs and UNSDCFs in the region. More than 330 UN staff and government officials from Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, and Cuba increased their understanding and knowledge on gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE). A total of 6 capacity development trainings were held by the Regional Office including topics such as gender mainstreaming in the UNSDCF, the application of the UNCT Gender Marker (UNCT GEM) and gender-responsive Monitoring and Evaluation. This resulted in GEWE being integrated into several of the region's UNSDCF inter-agency cycles. These results have been achieved not only because of the strategic positioning and active collaboration of UN Women as part of the regional PSG (Peer Support Group) and the capacity building, but also through bilateral collaboration and technical assistance to country offices. This work will be sustained through 2023, centering the efforts in the development of UNCTs’ capacities to design, develop and formulate a strategic, demand-driven, integrated, and transformative UNSDCFs, aligned with the UN Reform and national implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDGs.
Where UN Women is an NRA, ACRO continued supporting and providing technical assistance in Paraguay, Peru and Cuba. In this area, it is worth mentioning that after a law proposal decreeing a change in the name of the Peruvian “Ministry of Woman and Vulnerable Populations” to “Ministry of the Family and Vulnerable Populations” the agencies, funds and programs of the UNS in Peru agreed to publicize a common message that expressed concern on the setback that this transformation would imply. This was done with the leadership of the RC and in close coordination with UN Women who provided the inputs for this pronouncement. The UNS considered publicly that eliminating the reference to women and replacing it with family would reinforce the exclusive appreciation of women for their reproductive role, making invisible the persistent discrimination and structural inequality against Peruvian women and girls.
The coordination mandate was also strengthened and positioned in those countries where there is no physical presence (NRAs): Paraguay, Peru, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Cuba. In addition to the work carried out through the Regional PSG, ACRO has been leveraging gender equality in the UN System through its participation in these UNCTs. As a result, UN Women signed the new UNSDCF in Venezuela and became part of the country team configuration.
In Cuba, the capacities were strengthened to ensure that GEWE is integrated into the joint work of the UNCT, including the findings of the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard and the priorities of its Action Plan. Also, the public understanding of the importance of GEWE for the achievement of the SDGs, in particular SDG 5 was strengthened. These results were achieved in the framework of an UN to UN Agreement signed with the Resident Coordinator’s Office in Cuba, which was extended for another year, thus strengthening the close and long-standing relationship with the RCO in the country.
Finally, thanks to the efforts and collaboration of UN Women, progress in gender equality was analyzed for Venezuela using the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard Assessment methodology. A work plan was collaboratively developed, engaging the different UN entities with a presence in Venezuela.
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