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-IRQ_D_4.1
Resilience, positive coping mechanisms and livelihoods opportunities improved for displaced and vulnerable women in camps and host communities
In the targeted communities in Kirkuk and Ambar, reporting rates for GBV cases increased, as did the outreach to GBV survivors through protection services. Members of these communities are better able to access protection and legal services for women and girls GBV survivors and those at risk of GBV. Approximately 2,000 community members, GBV service providers and representatives of public institutions (including justice professionals) in the selected locations enhanced their knowledge of GBV risks and GBV services provided which led to these improvements in GBV reporting and service access. Furthermore, more than 500 women in the selected communities (specifically displaced and refugee women and women belonging to host communities) improved their access to productive and financial assets and skills through vocational training and income generating opportunities, engaging in temporary employment opportunities based on demand-driven marketable skills, and receiving cash for work assistance through UN Women-supported projects. These livelihood opportunities will allow women to meet their immediate economic needs in the short- and long-term by equipping them with transferrable skills that can be applied beyond the duration of project interventions.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-IRQ_D_4.2
Iraqi government and stakeholders implement commitments on women, peace and security.
Iraqi Government and key stakeholders (including non-ministerial entities) developed and are now able to use 8 sectoral plans at federal level and 1 plan at regional level in Kurdistan to strengthen the implementation of the UNSCR1325 NAPII at the national and local (governorate) level. The plans – which include clear outcomes, activities, baselines, indicators and targets– ensure the clear definition of roles and responsibilities of line ministries and non-ministerial entities with regards to NAP II pillars and expected results. As such, the plans strongly contribute to enhance coordination, transparency and accountability of all stakeholders for the implementation and monitoring of the Plan and specifically with regards to the protection and promotion of women and girls’ rights and their effective participation in peacebuilding and security sectors with a view of enhancing protection, social protection, social cohesion and peaceful societies. UN Women provided technical and coordination support during the planning process.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-IRQ_D_7.1
People in Iraq have strengthened capacity, enabling inclusive access to and engagement in economic activities
During the reporting period UN Women completed a comprehensive analytical and strategic planning exercise and initiated resource mobilization efforts focused on the implementation of women' economic empowerment (WEE) projects. The implementation of Outcome activities has been rescheduled for 2023 pending the results of resource mobilization and allocation of financial resources for project implementation.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-IRQ_D_8.1
Strengthened and effective inclusive, people centred, gender-responsive, human rights-based policies and national systems contribute to gender equality, the promotion of protection, social protection, social cohesion and peaceful societies, with focus on the most vulnerable populations, including women, youth and minorities
Iraqi Government and key stakeholders (including non-ministerial entities) developed and are now able to use 8 sectoral action plans at federal level and 1 action plan at regional level in Kurdistan to strengthen the implementation of the UNSCR1325 NAPII at the national and local (governorate) level. The plans clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of governmental entities and civil society actors with regards to the implementation of INAP II pillars. As such, they represent an effective gender-responsive and human-rights based tool that will be used by all relevant stakeholders for comprehensive implementation, monitoring and reporting of progress and results related to the promotion and protection of women and girls’ rights as well as for the promotion of protection, social protection, social cohesion and peaceful societies, with a focus on the most vulnerable populations, including women, youth and minorities. UN Women provided technical and coordination support during the planning process. Furthermore, women leaders are able to contribute to building peaceful societies, raise awareness on the importance of women inclusion in peacebuilding and promote the implementation of the WPS Agenda through their engagement in the implementation of action plans.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-IRQ_D_8.2
People in Iraq, particularly underserved, marginalised and vulnerable populations, have equitable and sustainable access to quality gender and age-responsive protection and social protection systms and services
More than 1,500 women and girls in targeted communities are able to pursue their rights through courts and legal pathways and have a better understanding of their basic rights as per Iraqi local laws. Specifically, women and girls in the targeted communities understand the legal pathways and means of litigation, while women and girls GBV survivors and/or those at risk of GBV are able to access protection services (including psychosocial and referral support provided in-person and through GBV hotline services). Stakeholders in local communities are also aware of GBV risks and the gendered impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Furthermore, women’s centers in Kirkuk and Anbar are now able to provide a comprehensive set of services including legal aid, case management, counselling, awareness raising, health care and childcare services to the women in need (women and girls GBV survivors and/or at risk of GBV). Staff of the centers possess enhanced knowledge and skills on GBV case management and can deliver higher quality GBV prevention and response services.Showing 1 - 5 of 11
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