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-MAR_D_3.1
Stakeholders are committed to prevent VAW and to deliver quality essential services to WSV
Outcome 3.1 was achieved in 2021 with UNW partner stakeholders: the Office of the Public Prosecutor, the General Directorate for National Security (police forces), the High Commission for Planning, the National Mutual Aid, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During 2021, the focus was to resume activities that were on hold during 2020 in the COVID context and after the re-orientation of activities.The most successful institutional result was achieved through coordination with services involved in the counceling and care of WSV, namely with the police forces and the OPP. With the National Police, the focus of the support consisted in (i) strengthening the coordination between ministerial departments providing services to survivors’ and their understanding of the law and (ii) enhancing their response to violence against women and girls. To achieve this, and with UN Women support, the police forces organized a study day on the thematic "Response to VAWG challenges and issues” at the occasion of the International Day for the EVAW. Also, and to better capture challenges on the field by all ministerial departments listed in law 103.13, the police forces organized, with UN Women support, three site visits to VAW units were organized in three different cities. These site visits were also organized in tribunals, hospitals, multifunctional centers for women and civil society centers/premises which has provided the opportunity to discuss the challenges faced in the coordination process that need to be collectively addressed for a better response to WSV. The main objectives were to create a solid network between services providers and enhance their understanding of the working condition of each department. On a strategic plan, the OPP elaborated the protocol for the care of women and girls victims of violence for professionals of the judicial sector in Morocco which also provides clear engagements from various concerned institutions such as the Ministry of Justice, the national police forces, the Royal Gendarmerie, the Ministry of Health, and the Women's machinery. As a follow up, various circulars and communiqués have been issued by said-departments to highlight the importance of the protocol's strict application for the care and protection of WVV. Thanks to efforts of sensitization by UNW to its partners, the production of data, knowledge, and communication tools has been highlighted as an important aspect of informing VAW policies. In this regard: (i) the High Commision for Planning produced, with UN Women support, various animation videos and infographics to inform, raise awareness, and sensitize the general public about VAW, its socio-economic impacts, and its costing; (ii) the Office of the Public Prosectuor published the first institutional study on the prevalence of child marriage, which was conducted internally, and provided, for the first time, concrete qualitative and quantitative official data and knowledge on the phenomenon. One of the main findings was that cases involving child marriages take less than a day to be authorized and in a majority of cases, the judge is the only person making that decision (not relying on social workers, as the law stipulates); (iii) the police forces has published, for the first time, national statistics on VAW (including the number of complaints received and processed, number of complaints dropped, authors' profiles, etc.). All these capacity-building, production of knowledge and advocacy efforts were supported by awareness-raising initiatives throughout the year but also during the 16 Days campaign which, despite again going digital this year, has once again widened its audience. New partners joined the “Orange the World” operation, including private sector companies, a dedicated campaign by the national TV and radio channel 2M was implemented, several joint UN communication initiatives/production of communication tools were organized, and EVAW communication tools disseminated on social media.Based on the progress made to date, the original strategy and theory of change for this outcome is still applicable.
outcome XM-DAC-41146-MAR_D_3.2
Cities and local stakeholders develop responses to develop empowering public spaces for women and girls
Outcome 3.2 was partially achieved mainly through strategic actions with partner CSOs, and with the Ministry of Habitat and Urban Policy. The outcome specifically addresses local responses to VAW and the promotion of favorable social norms; two areas that require field work and direct interactions with women’s groups, communities, and men and boysThrough the Ending Early and Forced Child Marriage, Fondation YTTO organized a 15 day social caravan in the regions of Tata, Guelmim, and Sidi Ifni. Working closely with local authorities, trained youth volunteers, and local organizations, the NGO was able to go through 7 villages and managed to reach a large population of inhabitants of villages adjacent to where the caravan was. The estimated number of people who visited the caravan is estimated to more than 20 000 men and women. The NGO was able to raise awareness about the human rights of girls and women, especially about the importance of education and the fight against child marriage. The Fondation YTTO was also able to support the creation of various women-led NGOs by accompanying them through the administrative and procedural processes. This ensures a durability of their actions and of the gender equality agenda in the remote locations where the caravan goes. The MWGE Programme strategies and methods that were successful during previous years of implementation, such as peer-to-peer approaches, as well as reaching young people through games, sports, arts (i.e., theatre, caricatures, etc.) and media (radio, social media, etc.), which continued to be deployed and adapted to the COVID-19 context. The evidence collected through spot-checks and analysis of baseline and end-line data from surveys with beneficiaries showed that men beneficiaries improved their attitudes and behaviors by respectively +27,8% and +26.1% while women improved by +12.4% and +15,3%. In fact, most CBOs provided examples of direct beneficiaries undergoing positive transformative social changes towards more equitable behaviors and attitudes for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls after participating in programme activities.As part of its awareness-raising and communication efforts, UNW capitalized on a already existing and strong and strategic partnership with the largest media group in Morocco (Groupe SOREAD 2M) to develop innovative content through their digital media JOOJ. The concept is to create intergenerational dialogue by inviting feminists and activists from Beijing generation and Beijing +25 to express themselves on different priority areas but also on thematic question. Moreover, a voice was given to young Moroccan male and female activists for gender equality through publishing profile videos with key questions on their engagement for gender equality but also their vision of a more equal society. The videos were seen 26 809 people on Instagram .Also, and as usual, Groupe SOREAD 2M was a strong partner during the 16 days campaign as they regularly hosted partners to discuss VAW (civil society organizations, institutional partners, activists, etc.).Based on the progress made to date, the original strategy and theory of change for this outcome is still applicable.Showing 6 - 7 of 7
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