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outcome LKA_D_4.4XM-DAC-41146-LKA_D_4.4

Women, including those in particularly vulnerable situations, will be empowered to strengthen the peacebuilding process, promote social cohesion and contribute towards lasting peace in Sri Lanka.

Outcome details
SDG alignment
SDG Goal
SDG Goal
Impact areas
Impact areas
Governance and participation in public life
Impact areas
Women’s economic empowerment
Impact areas
Women, peace and security, humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction
Organizational outputs
Organizational outputs
Norms, laws, policies and institutions
Organizational outputs
Positive social norms
Organizational outputs
Access to services, goods and resources
Organizational outputs
Women’s voice, leadership and agency
Policy marker GENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scope Yes
UN system function Advocacy, communications and social mobilization Capacity development and technical assistance Integrated policy advice and thought leadership Intergovernmental Normative Support
Outcome Description

Women, including the most marginalized in particularly vulnerable situations, will be empowered to strengthen the peacebuilding process, promote social cohesion and contribute towards lasting peace in Sri Lanka. Knowledge sharing on Women, Peace and Security at local and regional level will be promoted. Capacities of government officials will be strengthened to implement and advocate for gender responsive policies, including the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

UN Partners
UN Partner
UNAIDS
UN Partner
UNDP
UN Partner
UNFPA
UN Partner
UNICEF
UN Partner
WHO
Resources
$1.14 M Planned Budget
$1.23 M Actual Budget
$1.14 M Planned Budget
$1.23 M Actual Budget and Shortfall
$995.09 K Expenses
Funding Partners Other Resources (Non-Core)/ Funding Partners: Total Other Resources (Non-Core) $1,229,130
Outcome Indicator and Results Plan Period : 2014-2022
OUTCOME LKA_D_4.4

Women, including those in particularly vulnerable situations, will be empowered to strengthen the peacebuilding process, promote social cohesion and contribute towards lasting peace in Sri Lanka.

LKA_D_4.4A
Number of individuals who have strengthened their understanding of the role women can play in strengthening peacebuilding process, promote social cohesion and contribute towards lasting peace.
2022 Result 0
2019
Baseline
210 210
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
578 578
2020
Milestone
505 505
Result
578 578
2021
Milestone
- -
Result
0 0
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
LKA_D_4.4B
Number of gender-responsive policies or strategies developed that strengthen the peacebuilding process, promote social cohesion and contribute towards lasting peace in Sri Lanka.
2022 Result 1 draft NAP on WPS validated and finalised
2018
Baseline
No NAP on WPS No NAP on WPS
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
1 draft NAP on WPS (to be reviewed and finalised) 1 draft NAP on WPS (to be reviewed and finalised)
2020
Milestone
1 draft NAP on WPS finalised 1 draft NAP on WPS finalised
Result
1 draft NAP on WPS 1 draft NAP on WPS
2021
Milestone
1 NAP on WPS approved 1 NAP on WPS approved
Result
1 draft NAP validated 1 draft NAP validated
2022
Target
1 NAP on WPS approved 1 NAP on WPS approved
Result
1 draft NAP on WPS validated and finalised 1 draft NAP on WPS validated and finalised
LKA_D_4.4C
Extent to which the living standard of the target people improved with the support of UNDP and UNW.
2022 Result 72
2019
Baseline
0.438698 0.438698
2020
Milestone
TBD TBD
Result
- -
2021
Milestone
0.5 0.5
Result
0 0
2022
Target
0.5 0.5
Result
72 72
LKA_D_4.4D
Percentage of the targeted population that report increased feelings of confidence and trust in the resettlement process based on access to essential livelihood services.
2022 Result 59%
2019
Baseline
2020
Milestone
TBD TBD
Result
- -
2021
Milestone
All above 60% All above 60%
Result
TBD TBD
2022
Target
All above 60% All above 60%
Result
59% 59%
LKA_D_4.4E
Number of districts with communities engaged in dialogues on Women Peace and Security and social cohesion.
2022 Result 9
2020
Baseline
0 0
2021
Milestone
9 9
Result
6 6
2022
Target
11 11
Result
9 9
SP_D_0.1.7
Number of adopted National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security with monitoring indicators (CO)
2022 Result False
2021
Baseline
0 0
2022
Target
1 1
Result
False False
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
2019
Baseline
3 3
2022
Target
5 5
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_0.7.5

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)

Number of action points to advance the implementation of UN-system commitments on women, peace and security (S/2019/800, paragraph120) that show progress (Desk Review)
2022 Result -
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.7.7

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)

Number of UN entities implementing disaster risk reduction, resilience or recovery initiatives with a focus on gender equality and women´s empowerment (Desk Review)

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
sdg
UNICEF
2022 Result -
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_1.1

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 5.5.1: Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments, (b) local governments and (c) executive positions/ministers (cabinets) held by women (Desk Review)
SDG
sdg
Goal 5

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
2022 Result -
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_4.1A
SP 5.13.1: Number of institutions of the justice and security sectors with strengthened capacity to mainstream gender perspectives and promote the rights of women and girls in conflict, post-conflict and other crisis situations
2022 Result N/A
2019
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
0 0
Result
0 0
2021
Target
0 0
Result
NA NA
SP_D_4.1D
SP 5.13.4: Number of counter terrorism (CT) and countering/preventing violent extremism (C/PVE) policies and programmes that have integrated women peace and security priorities, developed and/or implemented with UN-Women’s support (Not for country reporting)
2022 Result N/A
2019
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2020
Milestone
0 0
Result
- -
2021
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_4.2

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)

Percentage of women mediators, negotiators, and signatories in major peace processes (Desk Review)

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
2022 Result -
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
- -
Output Indicator and Results
OUTPUT LKA_D_4.4.1

A capacity, coordination mechanism and advocacy space for implementing gender responsive policies and promoting social cohesion are created, including through the development of a National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

Planned Budget: $617.54 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $319.64 K
Expenses: $436.09 K
LKA_D_4.4.1A
Number of governmental institutions that receive technical support on gender sensitive NAP on WPS.
2022 Result 0
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
10 10
2020
Milestone
3 3
Result
10 10
2021
Milestone
- -
Result
0 0
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_0.5.c
Number of dialogues, mechanisms, platforms and/or coalitions created and sustained that enable meaningful and safe participation and engagement by gender equality advocates and civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations, in decision-making (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 6
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
6 6
OUTPUT LKA_D_4.4.3

Advocacy space is created and capacities of government is strengthened to develop and implement gender responsive policies related to WPS.

Planned Budget: $854.25 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $520.63 K
Expenses: $447.28 K
LKA_D_4.4.3A
Number of government institutions that received support for implementation of women, peace and security related policies.
2022 Result 52
2019
Baseline
3 3
2020
Milestone
4 4
Result
3 3
2021
Milestone
5 5
Result
0 0
2022
Target
5 5
Result
52 52
LKA_D_4.4.3B
Number of government officials that have increased their capacity on implementation of Women, Peace and Security commitments
2022 Result 124
2019
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
20 20
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
40 40
Result
0 0
2022
Target
60 60
Result
124 124
LKA_D_4.4.3C
Number of government and CSO stakeholders engaged in dialogues on Women, Peace and Security.
2022 Result 171
2019
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
60 60
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
100 100
Result
150 150
2022
Target
150 150
Result
171 171
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 74
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
74 74
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 6
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
6 6
OUTPUT LKA_D_4.4.4

Women and women’s groups, including grassroots women and the most marginalized, have capacity, resources and skills to promote peace and social cohesion at the community level.

Planned Budget: $1.98 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $937.19 K
Expenses: $755.83 K
LKA_D_4.4.4A
Number of individuals – disaggregated by sex – from grassroot organizations, religious and community leaders and women’s groups who have increased their expertise on the role women play in prevention of conflict and peacebuilding, gender responsive approaches to promote peace and security at the community level.
2022 Result 164
2020
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
80 80
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
130 130
Result
0 0
2022
Target
180 180
Result
164 164
LKA_D_4.4.4B
Number of individuals who have increased their understanding of the role women play in prevention of conflict, peacebuilding, gender responsive approaches through initiatives conducted by the trained grassroot organizations, religious and community leaders and women’s groups to promote peace and security at the community level.
2022 Result 5406
2020
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
1500 1500
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
3,000 3,000
Result
0 0
2022
Target
5,400 5,400
Result
5406 5406
LKA_D_4.4.4C
Number of women who benefit from entrepreneurship activities linked to social cohesion.
2022 Result 735
2020
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
400 400
Result
- -
2021
Milestone
500 500
Result
0 0
2022
Target
700 700
Result
735 735
LKA_D_4.4.4D
Number of women from those who have already received entrepreneurship skills who have received assets to start or expand their business e.g. equipment to vocational training centers, sewing machines, cows.
2022 Result 384
2020
Baseline
50 50
2020
Milestone
150 150
Result
- -
2021
Milestone
370 370
Result
112 112
2022
Target
370 370
Result
384 384
LKA_D_4.4.4E
Number of young women leaders who have increased their capacity on how to contribute to peace through informed digital engagement.
2022 Result 90
2020
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
40 40
Result
- -
2021
Milestone
90 90
Result
0 0
2022
Target
90 90
Result
90 90
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 1
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
1 1
SP_D_0.5.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 civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations, that have strengthened capacity to exercise their leadership role towards the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 64
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
64 64
OUTPUT LKA_D_4.4.5

Coordination and knowledge exchange at local, national and regional level is fostered including by acting as the national secretariat for the G7 WPS initiative.

Planned Budget: $516.45 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $319.70 K
Expenses: $298.05 K
LKA_D_4.4.5A
Number of key documents developed and agreed by the G7 WPS Initiative.
2022 Result 4 validated documents
2019
Baseline
1 draft action plan, 1 draft ToRs of the working group 1 draft action plan, 1 draft ToRs of the working group
2020
Milestone
2 validated documents including validated action plan, validated ToRs for the working group and high-level group, G7 WPS initiative statements, outcome documents 2 validated documents including validated action plan, validated ToRs for the working group and high-level group, G7 WPS initiative statements, outcome documents
Result
1 (ToR) for the G7+ Working Group finalized 1 (ToR) for the G7+ Working Group finalized
2021
Milestone
4 validated documents including validated action plan, validated ToRs for the working group and high-level group, G7 WPS initiative statements, outcome documents 4 validated documents including validated action plan, validated ToRs for the working group and high-level group, G7 WPS initiative statements, outcome documents
Result
1 draft advocacy strategy 1 draft advocacy strategy
2022
Target
4 validated documents including validated action plan, validated ToRs for the working group and high-level group, G7 WPS initiative statements, outcome documents 4 validated documents including validated action plan, validated ToRs for the working group and high-level group, G7 WPS initiative statements, outcome documents
Result
4 validated documents 4 validated documents
LKA_D_4.4.5B
Number of knowledge products on WPS in Sri Lanka.
2022 Result 5
2019
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
2 2
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
4 4
Result
2 2
2022
Target
4 4
Result
5 5
LKA_D_4.4.5C
Number of global, regional and south-south knowledge exchanges where Sri Lanka government or CSO representatives learnt and exchange on issues related to the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda.
2022 Result 0
2019
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
1 1
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
2 2
Result
0 0
2022
Target
- -
Result
0 0
LKA_D_4.4.5D
Number of individuals accessing knowledge products published online.
2022 Result 30000
2019
Baseline
0 0
2021
Milestone
2,000 2,000
Result
0 0
2022
Target
2,000 2,000
Result
30000 30000
LKA_D_4.4.5E
Number of individuals accessing the mainstream media campaign on WPS.
2022 Result 1400000
2020
Baseline
0 0
2021
Milestone
50,000 50,000
Result
983100 983100
2022
Target
50,000 50,000
Result
1400000 1400000
LKA_D_4.4.5F
Number of individuals who are learning from exchange of experience and knowledge on women peace and security.
2022 Result 122
2019
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
20 20
Result
- -
2021
Milestone
60 60
Result
150 150
2022
Target
60 60
Result
122 122
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 74
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
74 74
OUTPUT LKA_D_4.4.6

Strengthened institutions and local authorities are better able to support resettlement needs and scale up service delivery.

Planned Budget: $91.21 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $73.65 K
Expenses: $72.21 K
LKA_D_4.4.6A
Percentage of trained staff from institutions and local authorities who demonstrate use of the skills learned.
2022 Result 80
2019
Baseline
TBD TBD
2020
Milestone
TBD TBD
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
75 75
Result
0 0
2022
Target
75 75
Result
80 80
SP_D_0.4.a

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 institutions with strengthened capacities to improve the provision of essential services, goods and/or resources for women (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 138
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
138 138
OUTPUT LKA_D_4.4.7

Vulnerable resettled communities have increased livelihood opportunities that are durable, disaster and climate change resilient.

Planned Budget: $253.03 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $272.07 K
Expenses: $272.32 K
LKA_D_4.4.7A
Number of resettled families have scaled-up/ expanded livelihood activities.
2022 Result 170
2019
Baseline
TBD TBD
2020
Milestone
TBD TBD
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
70 70
Result
100 100
2022
Target
150 150
Result
170 170
SP_D_0.4.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 women accessing information, goods, resources and/or services through UNW supported platforms and programs in humanitarian and development settings (CO, HQ)
2022 Result 1333
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
1333 1333
OUTPUT LKA_D_4.4.8

Community based organizations/producer organizations/civil society and other groups function effectively that also addresses prejudices and negative social norms.

Planned Budget: $90.00 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $78.84 K
Expenses: $75.37 K
LKA_D_4.4.8A
Number of CBOs, Producer Organisations, CSO groups formed and/or activated.
2022 Result 20
2019
Baseline
TBD TBD
2020
Milestone
TBD TBD
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
3 3
Result
18 18
2022
Target
6 6
Result
20 20
SP_D_0.5.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 civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations, that have strengthened capacity to exercise their leadership role towards the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 64
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
64 64
Strategic Note Outcome Progress Note Showing data of : 2022

Women, including those in particularly vulnerable situations, will be empowered to strengthen the peacebuilding process, promote social cohesion and contribute towards lasting peace in Sri Lanka.

In 2022, UN Women was able to complete its project on furthering the WPS agenda in Sri Lanka. Despite significant challenges to the programme implementation and policy advocacy due to the economic crisis and political turmoil, UN Women has been able to produce results exceeding those initially envisioned, particularly at grassroot levels. Broadly, UN Women has produced results in its direct engagement with beneficiary groups, whereby women have been simultaneously capacitated and empowered to strengthen and expand the economic engagement as well as their leadership within communities and at local levels on peace and conflict prevention, and supplemented this by cementing the ground for national programming on the same, through the preparation of a draft NAP on WPS as the complementary strengthening of government institutions and officials to implement the same and to develop parallel localized work plans in their communities. On this policy front, UN Women completed the handover of the NAP on WPS to the Government of Sri Lanka, through the State Minister of Women and Child Affairs. This was preceded by bilateral consultations with the Development Division of the Ministry in finalizing the draft which incorporated input received during the validation process (end 2021 -February 2022), and the translation and copyediting of the draft in three languages by parliamentary professionals. While this work was significantly challenged by the political turmoil from April to September, UN Women was able to build a working relationship with the office of the new State Minister and share the draft NAP and accompanying Cabinet Memorandum. This is soon to be presented to the Cabinet for approval and adoption. In support of institutions towards strengthening their accessibility and sensitivity towards vulnerable and marginalized women, UN Women has produced guidelines on the implementation of the NAP on WPS in preparation for when it is adopted. It has also capacitated 124 government officials on formulating and implementing WPS-oriented policies, towards the protection and empowerment of marginalized women, across the national and field offices of the Ministries of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment (MWCASE) as well as Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government. Towards ensuring adequate infrastructure for the protection of women and the furtherance of women's economic empowerment in rural areas, UN Women has continued to work with the MWCASE to refurbish and 13 government buildings including safe houses and business centres. 5 of these were completed and handed over to the government in 2022, contributing to much needed state infrastructure. The coordination of government field officers with the National Women’s Bureau, and tracking of data and results around gender equality has also been strengthened through the completion of a digital coordination/ reporting system developed by UN Women on behalf of the MWCASE. Towards supporting the empowerment of women in leadership, UN Women continued to support the multi-stakeholder dialogue process between elected local councillor and authorities and civil society and community based organizations, through capacity building sessions, sessions for participants to jointly develop localized workplans on peace and conflict prevention to be collectively implemented, and follow up dialogues across 6 processes engaging communities from 9 districts, and a total of 171 individuals (exceeding the number of participants initially envisioned). Immediate evaluations show that in some of these processes, there has been significant progress on the implementation of the joint work plans, signalling shift towards more people-centric and consultative governance and solutions. Towards supporting the empowerment of women through economic engagement, UN Women worked completed the training of 735 women engaging in medium and small enterprises, and following a competitive assessment of participants business plans, facilitated the provision of in-kind assistance to 384 of these women. This work included the strengthening of networks and mentoring processes as well as beneficiaries’ access to markets through Diversity Markets conducted in the project locations. These beneficiaries have also been recipients of relief packages of basic necessities, to enable their continued economic engagement and investment in long term progress. Towards strengthening the role of women in peacebuilding, UN Women conducted a training of trainers for 60 participants from 44 CSOs, and a second training for 164 women community leaders on peacebuilding and social cohesion. The latter has resulted in 90 small scale projects being implemented by community leaders, engaging a further 5406 volunteers at community levels. Recognizing the role of young women and new modalities of peacebuilding, 90 young women peacebuilders have been trained to combat online hate speech through social media, reflecting significant traction in their interventions following the training. Towards supporting regional and national dialogue and advocacy on WPS, UN Women conducted a large scale media campaign across mainstream media channels and social media; convened the first workshop for District-level women development officers and Directors/ Deputy Directors of Planning, to facilitate cross-country engagement and sharing of strategies, as well as developing priorities and coordination pathways for the year ahead; convened a high level meeting of approximately 60 development partners, government, and civil society to discuss the WPS landscape and ways forward, positioning its relevance in Sri Lanka’s crisis; and produced 5 knowledge products towards advocating for targeted support to, protection and empowerment of marginalized women. UN Women has also successfully closed a project on empowering women's resettlement following experiences of conflict-related displacement. Within this, government institutions in the target locations (Poonakary and Pachchilapali) have concrete data on the safety of public spaces, which is now being used to develop stronger local policy and planning around the protection of women and improving accessibility. Women - predominantly women heads of households with direct experience of the conflict - have been provided with financial and business literacy, mentoring around economic engagement, and access to markets, with 71 being provided with in-kind assistance towards their livelihoods following a competitive assessment of their business proposals. 20 CSOs and CBOs in resettled communities have been capacitated and empowered to fully engage with government processes and to advocate for rights and reforms, through the provision of technical training on gender responsive approaches and peacebuilding, as well as soft skills including leadership and advocacy skills.
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