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Region:Asia Pacific Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
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outcome APA_D_6.5XM-DAC-41146-APA_D_6.5

Women have better access to formal and informal legal systems

Outcome details
SDG alignment
SDG Goal
SDG Goal
Impact areas
Impact areas
Governance and participation in public life
Organizational outputs
Organizational outputs
Norms, laws, policies and institutions
Organizational outputs
Women’s voice, leadership and agency
Policy marker GENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scope No
UN system function Advocacy, communications and social mobilization Capacity development and technical assistance Integrated policy advice and thought leadership
Outcome Description

Enhance women's access to justice for women in formal and informal systems and bridge the gap between these systems through women's empowerment and reduction of gender biases.

UN Partners
UN Partner
UNAIDS
UN Partner
UNDP
UN Partner
UNFPA
UN Partner
UNICEF
UN Partner
WHO
Resources
$2.68 M Planned Budget
$2.01 M Actual Budget
$2.68 M Planned Budget
$2.01 M Actual Budget and Shortfall
$1.63 M Expenses
Funding Partners Other Resources (Non-Core)/ Funding Partners: Total Other Resources (Non-Core) $2,012,032
Outcome Indicator and Results Plan Period : 2019-2022
OUTCOME APA_D_6.5

Women have better access to formal and informal legal systems

APA_D_6.5A
Number of countries in Asia and the Pacific whose court systems formally adopt and use the Bangkok General Guidance for Judges on Applying a Gender Perspective
2022 Result 2
2018
Baseline
2 2
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
2 2
2020
Milestone
3 3
Result
2 2
2021
Milestone
5 5
Result
2 2
2022
Target
5 5
Result
2 2
APA_D_6.5B
Numbers of countries in which community-based justice mechanisms have improved their structures and approaches to provide gender-responsive services.
2022 Result 5
2018
Baseline
Communities Communities
2022
Target
25 25
Result
5 5
SP_D_0.1.3

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)

SDG 5.1.1: Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce and monitor equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex (Desk Review)
SDG
sdg
Goal 5

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
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNFPA

Common indicators are those that appear verbatim the same in at least two entities' results frameworks and are drawn, where possible, directly from other globally agreed frameworks.

Common
sdg
UNDP
sdg
UNICEF
2022 Result -
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.1.4
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
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNDP
2022 Result 0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_0.1.5
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
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNDP
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
2022 Result 0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_0.1.6
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
sdg
UNDP
2022 Result True
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
True True
SP_D_0.3.2

Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.

Number of institutions putting in places policies and practices to address gender-based discrimination and/or combat gender stereotypes (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
sdg
UNAIDS
sdg
UNDP
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
sdg
WHO
2022 Result 0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_0.4.3
Number of countries where multi-sectoral systems, strategies or programs are implemented to advance women’s equal access to and use of services, goods and/resources, including social protection (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
sdg
UNICEF
2022 Result True
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
True True
SP_D_0.5.4
Level of influence of civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, including women’s organizations, in key normative, policy and peace processes (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 2
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
2 2
SP_D_1.4A
SP 2.7.1: Number of personnel of formal and informal justice institutions whose capacities to provide justice to women are strengthened, with UN-Women's support
2022 Result N/A
2020
Baseline
367 367
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
100 100
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
482 482
2021
Target
500 500
Result
1420 1420
SP_D_1.4B
SP 2.7.2: Number of affirmative action policies developed and/or being implemented, with UN-Women's support, to enhance women's participation in formal and informal justice delivery
2022 Result N/A
2020
Baseline
3 3
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
1 1
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
0 0
2021
Target
8 8
Result
26 26
SP_D_1.4C
SP 2.7.3: Number of women accessing legal aid with UN-Women's support
2022 Result N/A
2020
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
400 400
Result
199 199
Output Indicator and Results
OUTPUT APA_D_6.5.1

Advocacy and social mobilisation: Advocacy is conducted to promote the adoption of domestic laws and court decisions in the target countries consistent with international human rights law and standards, including CEDAW.

Planned Budget: $1.58 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $2.04 M
Expenses: $1.15 M
APA_D_6.5.1A
Number of institutions or organisations in targeted countries which access advocacy materials developed in the framework of the programme on the promotion of domestic laws that are consistent with international human rights laws and standards, including CEDAW
2022 Result 49
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
3 3
Result
3 3
2020
Milestone
4 4
Result
3 3
2021
Milestone
5 5
Result
753 753
2022
Target
5 5
Result
49 49
APA_D_6.5.1B
Number of briefing papers published and disseminated to the public and specifically women’s human rights groups/ advocates in the framework of this project
2022 Result N/A
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
2 2
Result
3 3
2020
Milestone
5 5
Result
2 2
2021
Target
6 6
Result
6 6
APA_D_6.5.1C
Number of bilateral briefings with legislators and advocacy missions to countries in Asia and the Pacific to discuss the amendment or abolition of laws that explicitly discriminate against women
2022 Result N/A
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
2 2
Result
1 1
2020
Milestone
5 5
Result
4 4
2021
Target
6 6
Result
3 3
APA_D_6.5.1D
Number of amicus briefs or expert legal opinions submitted to courts at the domestic level in countries in Asia and the Pacific on emblematic cases that impact women’s access to justice.
2022 Result 0
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
1 1
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
2 2
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
3 3
Result
0 0
2022
Target
3 3
Result
0 0
SP_D_0.2.a
Number of partners with capacities to integrate gender equality into fiscal laws/policies/standards (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
OUTPUT APA_D_6.5.2

Capacity development and technical assistance: Gender discriminatory attitudes and stereotyped behaviours towards women are acknowledged and addressed by formal and informal justice providers in the target countries.

Planned Budget: $2.30 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $1.20 M
Expenses: $1.15 M
APA_D_6.5.2A
Number of lower court judges in the target countries 9disagragated by sex) who, after being trained, say that they understand more the root causes of discriminatory attitudes and behaviours towards women commonly manifested in court decisions and they report willingness to work towards eliminating these gender discriminatory attitudes.
2022 Result 20
2018
Baseline
119 119
2019
Milestone
170 170
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
200 200
Result
20 20
2021
Milestone
219 219
Result
60 60
2022
Target
219 219
Result
20 20
APA_D_6.5.2B
Number of frontline justice actors ( disaggregated by sex) in the target countries (e.g. police and prosecutors) who, after being trained report an increased understanding of what gender discriminatory attitudes and stereotyped behaviours towards women aggregate
2022 Result 46
2018
Baseline
47 47
2019
Milestone
75 75
Result
61 61
2020
Milestone
20 20
Result
35 35
2021
Milestone
107 107
Result
47 47
2022
Target
107 107
Result
46 46
APA_D_6.5.2C
Numbers of countries involved in the consultation and finalisation of ROAP UN Women Access to Justice Strategy.
2022 Result 10
2021
Baseline
0 0
2022
Target
13 13
Result
10 10
SP_D_0.1.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).

Number of partners that have increased capacities to promote/influence gender responsive legislation (CO, HQ)
2022 Result 0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
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).

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)
2022 Result 0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_0.1.h

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).

Number of multi-stakeholder dialogue processes to promote engagement of governments with civil society and other partners to advance gender equality and women's empowerment (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 7
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
7 7
OUTPUT APA_D_6.5.3

Capacity development and technical assistance:  Grassroots women’s organizations, communities and community-based justice mechanisms are empowered and well-positioned to provide justice for women.

Planned Budget: $3.87 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $2.37 M
Expenses: $2.36 M
APA_D_6.5.3A
Number of women involved in documentation of women’s access to justice through Grassroots women’s organizations in the Asia Pacific region
2022 Result 109
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
50 50
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
200 200
Result
120 120
2021
Milestone
400 400
Result
329 329
2022
Target
400 400
Result
109 109
APA_D_6.5.3B
Number of women human rights defenders who increased their capacity to use human rights mechanisms and increased their understanding of how to engage with government representatives on human rights issues
2022 Result 82
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
25 25
Result
10 10
2020
Milestone
50 50
Result
21 21
2021
Milestone
90 90
Result
39 39
2022
Target
90 90
Result
82 82
APA_D_6.5.3C
Numbers of community dialogues conducted to promote a gender-responsive and people-centred/ community-based justice approach
2022 Result 62
2018
Baseline
0 0
2022
Target
200 200
Result
62 62
SP_D_0.1.f
Number of institutions that have increased capacities to design and implement institutional reforms/strategies/policies that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO)
2022 Result 0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_0.1.h

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).

Number of multi-stakeholder dialogue processes to promote engagement of governments with civil society and other partners to advance gender equality and women's empowerment (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 10
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
10 10
SP_D_0.2.a
Number of partners with capacities to integrate gender equality into fiscal laws/policies/standards (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 0
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
Strategic Note Outcome Progress Note Showing data of : 2022

Women have better access to formal and informal legal systems

UN Women supported the promotion of gender-responsive legal technology resulting in the digitalisation of Timor-Leste mediation case management system. The programme utilised the CEDAW reporting and implementation process to support the adoption of the Anti_Sexual Violence Act in Indonesia. A legal needs survey for women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities in Fiji, the Philippines, Nepal and Indonesia. Community-based justice mechanisms were supported in Nepal resulting in higher trust and satisfaction rather amount women community members. UN Women worked with the Philippines government conducting paralegal and mental health training for incarcerated women.
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