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-EGY_D_3.1
The government is better able to prevent violence against women and girls (VAW&G) and deliver quality essential services to survivors, who are empowered to access and use them
Progress on track with most activities complete with the exception of analysis and dissemination of results which will be done in 2022 within the scope of the no cost extension of the "Men and Women for GE" programme. The programme supported government awareness raising efforts including door-knocking campaigns. Notably, more stringent penalties for sexual harassment were adopted, classifying harassment as a felony rather than a misdemeanor. (Article. 306)
outcome XM-DAC-41146-EGY_D_3.2
Safe public spaces are created for women and girls, who are empowered to access and use them
Under the Safe Cities programme, a women-freindly space was developed in Ezbet El Borg city in Damietta with the aim of creating a decent space for women and girls in the community. The space was designed and developed using a participatory and gender-responsive approach to empower women and girls through providing opportunities for economic empowerment while encouraging women’s leadership and participation in public life. The new space was renovated through a partnership between the National Council for Women, the Damietta Governorate, and UN Women Egypt, with the generous support of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-EGY_D_4.1
More women play a greater role and are better served by humanitarian response and recovery efforts
On the humanitarian assistance front, in responding to women's immediate needs, the project "Leadership, Empowerment, Access and Protection in Crisis Response" (LEAP) enhances women refugees’ and host community nationals’ participation in economic/livelihood activities through safe work environments as well as creating employment opportunities through market linkages with private sector companies while ensuring quality protection services are in place. 50% of the targeted beneficiary base (from overall total enrolled) are benefiting from employment 12 months from receiving UN Women support as well as more than 350 refugees are benefitting from access to GBV related services.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-EGY_D_4.2
More commitments on women, peace and security are implemented by members states capital and the UN system, and more gender equality advicates influence peace and security processes
A draft of the EGY National Action plan as per 1325 UN resolution has been finalized with strategic pillars and their sub-objectives, implementation mechanisms, monitoring & evaluation, and reporting arrangements included, as well as complete sections finalized and submitted for the mandated institutions for review and approval. By March 2022 the government foresees to have a high-level launch of the NAP at Presidential level during the month of women’s day celebrations at national and international levels.Showing 6 - 9 of 9
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