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
RD_D_3.2
Uptake of essential justice services by survivors VAWG increased
RD_D_3.2A
RD_D_3.2A
Country
Average time taken to complete police investigation in reported cases of VAWG
2022
Result1
RD_D_3.2A
Country
2021
Baseline
1 to 2 years1 to 2 years
2020
Milestone
--
Result
00
2021
Milestone
--
Result
11
2022
Target
6 months6 months
Result
11
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)
SP_D_0.1.3
Country
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
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
UNAIDSUNFPA
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
UNDPUNICEF
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.1.3
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Target
--
Result
--
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
2022
Result4
SP_D_0.1.5
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Target
--
Result
44
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.
SP_D_0.3.2
Country
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
UNAIDSUNDPUNFPAUNICEFWHO
2022
Result14
SP_D_0.3.2
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Target
--
Result
1414
SP_D_0.4.1
SP_D_0.4.1
Country
Number of countries where there has been an increase in the number of women who access services after experiencing violence or discrimination (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
UNAIDSUNFPA
2022
ResultTrue
SP_D_0.4.1
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Target
--
Result
TrueTrue
SP_D_1.4A
SP_D_1.4A
Country
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
ResultN/A
SP_D_1.4A
Country
Baseline
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
5050
2021
Target
--
Result
246246
SP_D_1.4B
SP_D_1.4B
Country
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
ResultN/A
SP_D_1.4B
Country
Baseline
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
NANA
2021
Target
--
Result
22
SP_D_1.4C
SP_D_1.4C
Country
SP 2.7.3: Number of women accessing legal aid with UN-Women's support
Effective development/implementation of EVAWG laws and policies enhanced
Planned Budget:$1.74 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$1.44 M
Expenses:$843.37 K
RD_D_3.2.1A
RD_D_3.2.1A
Country
Number of counties supported by UN Women that have adopted National Action Plans/Strategies on EVAW that have a prevention component that addresses social norms, attitudes and behaviors transformation.
2022
Result10
RD_D_3.2.1A
Country
2014
Baseline
00
2020
Milestone
22
Result
00
2021
Milestone
33
Result
00
2022
Target
33
Result
1010
RD_D_3.2.1B
RD_D_3.2.1B
Country
Number of reported cases of VAW through the helpline
2022
Result143
RD_D_3.2.1B
Country
2014
Baseline
100100
2020
Milestone
1414
Result
55
2021
Milestone
2020
Result
99
2022
Target
55
Result
143143
RD_D_3.2.1C
RD_D_3.2.1C
Country
Number of recorded cases of physical, sexual or psychological violence against women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic
2022
Result7353
RD_D_3.2.1C
Country
2020
Baseline
14101410
2020
Milestone
22502250
Result
57215721
2021
Milestone
25002500
Result
32403240
2022
Target
670670
Result
73537353
RD_D_3.2.1D
RD_D_3.2.1D
Country
Number of women and girls and healthcare workers that accessed specialized gender-based violence response services and/or interventions with UN women support during the COVID-19 crisis
2022
Result5689
RD_D_3.2.1D
Country
2020
Baseline
14101410
2020
Milestone
61366136
Result
76917691
2021
Milestone
15001500
Result
00
2022
Target
15501550
Result
56895689
RD_D_3.2.1E
RD_D_3.2.1E
Country
Level of knowledge and understanding by health and justice actors (police, prosecution and judiciary) trained
2022
Result78
RD_D_3.2.1E
Country
2020
Baseline
120120
2022
Target
600600
Result
7878
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)
2022
Result29
SP_D_0.1.e
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Target
--
Result
2929
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)
2022
Result26
SP_D_0.1.f
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Target
--
Result
2626
SP_D_0.1.g
SP_D_0.1.g
Country
Number of national AIDS coordinating bodies and/or national multi-sectoral HIV programmes that have strengthened capacity to integrate gender-responsive actions into national HIV strategies (CO)
2022
ResultTrue
SP_D_0.1.g
Country
2022
Baseline
YesYes
2022
Target
YesYes
Result
TrueTrue
OUTPUT
RD_D_3.2.2
Capacities to collect, analyse, present and utilize data on VAWG enhanced
Planned Budget:$312.25 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$233.90 K
Expenses:$199.28 K
RD_D_3.2.2A
RD_D_3.2.2A
Country
Number of networks supported by UN Women whose work on EVAW includes engagement with men and boys and community
2022
ResultTrue
RD_D_3.2.2A
Country
2014
Baseline
11
2020
Milestone
In progress; not yetIn progress; not yet
Result
TrueTrue
2021
Milestone
In progress not yetIn progress not yet
Result
TrueTrue
2022
Target
YesYes
Result
TrueTrue
RD_D_3.2.2B
RD_D_3.2.2B
Country
Number of women, girls, men and boys who are champions of EVAW at community level
2022
ResultN/A
RD_D_3.2.2B
Country
2014
Baseline
00
SP_D_0.6.c
SP_D_0.6.c
Country
Number of gender statistics and sex-disaggregated data collection initiatives, including in emerging areas conducted or analyzed (CO)
2022
Result2
SP_D_0.6.c
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Target
--
Result
22
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2022
Uptake of essential justice services by survivors VAWG increased
There has been significant progress towards increasing the uptake of essential justice services as evidenced by increase in the number of GBV cases reported to the national GBV helpline Health Assistance Kenya (HAK) 1195, as well as the case disposal rate as reported by the Judiciary through the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Reports (SOJAR). According to data from the HAK 1195, 5,689 women and girls reported GBV cases and accessed various essential services in 2022, a 77.7% increase from 2021, where only 3201 women and girls reported GBV cases. Furthermore, increased access to justice services is evidenced by the increase in the rate of resolution of filed GBV cases, as well as the average time taken to finalize/complete cases in court (SOJAR). There was a 40.5% increase in the rate of resolved cases, from 6,043 [1] to 8,489 [2] (SOJAR). This means that the rate of resolved cases increased from 58,2% to 98% from the total number of filed cases. Anecdotal evidence from Court Users Committees (CUCs) from Kisumu, Bungoma and Vihiga counties supported by UN Women reported that it now takes an average of 3-4 months to finalize a GBV case once filed in court due to various measures put in place to fast-track the hearing of GBV cases [3] , as opposed to previously where such cases could take up to two years [4] . These positive trends can be partly attributed to the improved GBV policy environment as in 2019 only three counties [5] had gender-related policies and in 2022 the number 22 [6] . ( The data on the SN indicator target 6 months -Average time taken to complete police investigation in reported cases of VAWG- will be added when UN Women survey is completed in early 2023).
However, despite the above noted positive trends in GBV reporting and the rate of resolution of GBV cases in court, there was a slight decline (16.6%) in the number of cases filed in court, from 10,388 cases in 2021 to 8,657 cases in 2022. This can be attributed to several challenges faced by GBV survivors, such as the high costs of accessing justice (the average cost of medical-related expenses for GBV survivors and family is estimated at $160 USD as per the UNCT Common Country Analysis), long distances to health and justice facilities, delays with court processes, and witness intimidation and interference. The decline may also be attributed to the continuously increasing costs of living in Kenya, which has left GBV survivors with even less resources and to prioritize critical needs other than to take their cases to the justice system. For UN Women going forward, efforts will therefore focus on ensuring accountability for delivery of quality services and access to justice for GBV survivors, through supporting the full implementation of GBV laws and policies, the provision of legal aid services to alleviate the financial burden of accessing justice, among others.
In addition, the number of reported Violence Against Women in Election (VAWE) cases decreased significantly, from 201 reported cases of sexual violence in 2017 to 3 cases during the 2022 Kenyan General Elections. Through cross-thematic efforts, UN Women contributed to this result at output level by increasing the capacity of duty bearers in prevention of and response to VAWE and essential service provision to GBV survivors through training on elections security preparedness, supporting the development and review of contingency plans at the national and county levels, strengthening coordination structures at the county and community levels thus censuring that critical information is shared amongst relevant actors to inform hotspots mapping, early warning, early response systems, and convening community dialogues between right holders and duty bearers, which helped build trust and break down barriers and encouraged information sharing.
UN Women contributed to these results by supporting the justice actors through training and mentorship to enhance their capacity in providing survivor centered approaches and upholding human rights standards in investigation, prosecution and adjudication of GBV cases. UN Women also supported GBV coordination mechanisms, such as court users committees (CUCs) to enhance collaboration between duty bearers and right holders in addressing challenges and gaps as regards to access to justice for survivors at the county .
UN Women further supported the counties and duty bearers to better understand and deliver their responsibilities on GBV service provision. UN Women issued grants to CSO partners to offer support to survivors to alleviate the financial burden of accessing essential services. In addition, UN Women provided advise to formulate content for training and facilitate sessions, inputs to advocacy briefs and materials to ensure alignment to global UN Women standards.
UN Women and implementing partners also contributed to improving the collection, analysis, disaggregation and utilization of credible GBV data, which has been used for evidence-based programming and advocacy e.g. in 2022 General (relevant GBV data was shared with the GBV hotspot counties to inform contingency planning). UN Women, the National Police Service, the National GBV Helpline Health Assistance Kenya (HAK) 1195, Civil Society implementing partners built the capacity of the duty bearers and supported the GBV survivors to access justice and essential services nationally and in the targeted counties (Kwale, Kitui, Marsabit, Turkana, Nairobi, Kisumu, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Kericho). The CSO implementing partners Wangu Kanja, World Vision, ADSOCK, International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and the National Police implemented the activities on the ground at the county level. The activities included increasing legal awareness through advocacy, capacity building of duty bearers in the counties, essential service provision (council, shelters, legal aid) including handholding and offering peer support to the survivors navigate through the legal .
[1] Financial year 2020-2021
[2] Financial year 2021-2022
[3] Including adoption of technology and virtual hearings, and the establishment of specialized GBV courts
[4] https://africa.unwomen.org/en/stories/news/2022/12/the-corridors-of-justice-for-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-survivors-tamu-law-courts-western-kenya .
[5] Meru, Migori, Kisumu
[6] Kajiado, Machakos, Narok, Tharaka Nithi, Nakuru, Nairobi, Kisumu, Makueni, Busia, Homa Bay, Siaya, Kakamega, Migori, Meru, Kilifi, Taita, Baringo Tana River, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Isiolo, Marsabit
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