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%)
Overview
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About our work
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Outcome and Organizational Results
$1.16 M
Planned Budget
$1.47 M
Actual Budget
0
Shortfall
About our work
UN Women has been operating in Sri Lanka since 2014. Presently, the office is leading the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security. Against this backdrop, UN Women is working with the Government of Sri Lanka and partners to:
- ensure that women and girls contribute to and have greater influence in post-conflict recovery and development;
- promote more women in leadership through institutional reforms that support women’s meaningful engagement in all spheres of life;
- ensure that women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence by recognizing that prevention is the most effective and long-term way to stop the violence;
- ensure that women have income security, decent work, and economic autonomy, particularly in times of crisis.
UN Women in Sri Lanka supports the development of national policies and standards as part of its normative mandate and coordinates efforts within the UN system to advance gender equality and women's empowerment in the country.
Disclaimer and notes
Revenue recognition per management accounts reporting (as per Revenue Management Policy). 2022 figures are preliminary, pending final audit.
Resources shown are only allocated towards development work.
Resources shown are only allocated towards development work.
The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).
References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).
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