Region:Asia Pacific Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
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outcome MDA_D_1.1XM-DAC-41146-MDA_D_1.1

More women fully participate and lead in gender responsive governance processes and institutions, including in the security sector

Activity Details Resources Outcome Indicators and Results Strategic Note Outcome Progress Note Documents
Outcome details
SDG Alignment
SDG Goal
Strategic Plan Thematic (Impact) Areas
Strategic Plan Thematic (Impact) Areas
Governance and Participation in Public Life
Strategic Plan Thematic (Impact) Areas
Women, Peace and Security
Strategic Plan Outcome Areas
Strategic Plan Outcome Areas
Policies and Institutions
Strategic Plan Outcome Areas
Gender statistics
Policy Marker GENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian Scope No
UN System Function Advocacy, communications and social mobilization Capacity development and technical assistance Direct support and service delivery Intergovernmental Normative Support Support functions
Outcome Description

More women fully participate and lead in gender responsive governance processes and institutions, including in the security sector

UN Partners
UN Partner
UNAIDS
UN Partner
UNDP
UN Partner
UNFPA
UN Partner
UNICEF
Resources
$3.54 M Planned Budget
$2.96 M Actual Budget
$3.54 M Planned Budget
$2.96 M Actual Budget and Shortfall
$2.63 M Expenses
Funding Partners Regular Resources (Core):
DEFAULT
Miscellaneous Donors $113,761
Other Resources (Non-Core)/ Funding Partners:
FUNDS_EU
European Commission $880,988
MDTF1
Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office $984,587
MDTF1
Peacebuilding Fund $63,441
SWE
Sweden $48,222
SWE
Sweden $691,228
CHE
Switzerland $65,834
USA
United States of America $108,646
Total Other Resources (Non-Core) $2,842,946
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period : 2018-2022
outcome MDA_D_1.1
B - Baseline M - Milestones T - Target
Outcome Statement
Indicator Statement
Year BMTs Reported Result
More women fully participate and lead in gender responsive governance processes and institutions, including in the security sector
MDA_D_1.1A

% of implementation of National Strategy on Gender Equality in the areas of 1) promoting women in decision-making and 2) gender responsive budgeting, since 2017

2017 (B) 0 N/A
2018 (M) 40 -
2019 (M) 60 -
2020 (M) 80 -
2021 (M) 100 -
2022 (T) 100 -
SP_D_0.1.5

Number of national and/or local (multi) sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans that are adopted with a focus on gender equality (CO)

(B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_0.1.7

Number of adopted National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security with monitoring indicators (CO)

(B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_0.4.1

Number of countries where there has been an increase in the number of women who access services after experiencing violence or discrimination (CO)

2020 (B) No N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_0.6.1

Percentage of gender-specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators with available data (Desk Review)

(B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_0.6.2

Number of national plans and strategies that integrate gender statistics as an objective or strategy (CO)

(B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_1.1A

SP 2.4.1: Number of gender equality reforms developed and/or being implemented by electoral stakeholders with UN-Women's technical support

(B) - N/A
2018 (M) 1 1
2019 (M) 2 0
2020 (M) 2 0
2021 (M) 2 2
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_1.1B

SP 2.4.2 : Number of women leaders, candidates and aspirants with strengthened capacities to engage in political life, with UN-Women's support

2017 (B) 75 N/A
2018 (M) 1000 1070
2019 (M) 300+ 1099
2020 (M) 300 443
2021 (M) 300 779
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_1.1C

SP 2.4.3: Number of gender equality initiatives developed and/or being implemented by parliamentary bodies (Legislative Parliamentary Committees/ Women Caucus/ Speaker of Parliament's Office/Secretariat of the Parliament), with UN-Women's support

(B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) 2 0
2020 (M) 1 2
2021 (M) 1 1
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_1.1D

SP 2.4.4: Number of initiatives developed and/or being implemented to monitor violence against women in politics, with UN-Women's support

(B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) no 1
2021 (M) 1 6
2022 (T) To be reported
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Output Indicator and Results
output MDA_D_1.1.3
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year BMTs Reported Result
Elected and appointed women have skills and knowledge to promote gender sensitive governance, in alliance with men Planned Budget: $181.03 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $163.72 K
Expenses: $164.85 K
MDA_D_1.1.3A

Number of newly elected and appointed women at national and local level with strengthened capacities on gender sensitive governance since 2017.

2017 (B) 1000 N/A
2018 (M) 200+ 0
2019 (M) 200+ 0
2020 (M) 200+ 0
2021 (M) 200+ 0
2022 (T) 1000 0
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)

0000 (B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_0.2.c

Number of national partners with capacities to apply Gender Responsive Budgeting tools in the budget cycle (CO)

0000 (B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
output MDA_D_1.1.4
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year BMTs Reported Result
Local public authorities and local stakeholders have knowledge and skills to apply gender mainstreaming in elaboration of public policies for community development Planned Budget: $817.36 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $772.25 K
Expenses: $759.90 K
MDA_D_1.1.4A

Share of local public authorities, from two districts, involved in capacity/ skills development events on gender mainstreaming

2020 (B) 0 N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) 10% 0
MDA_D_1.1.4B

Number of local CSOs, community groups working on advocacy for gender equality, supported by UN Women

2020 (B) 4 N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) 6 0
SP_D_0.2.c

Number of national partners with capacities to apply Gender Responsive Budgeting tools in the budget cycle (CO)

0000 (B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
output MDA_D_1.1.5
Output Statement
Indicator Statement
Year BMTs Reported Result
Humanitarian action Planned Budget: $1.65 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $1.35 M
Expenses: $1.03 M
SP_D_0.4.c

Number of women’s organizations with increased capacities to deliver and/or monitor the quality of services, resources and goods for women in humanitarian and development settings (CO)

0000 (B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_0.4.d

Number of women accessing information, goods, resources and/or services through UNW supported platforms and programs in humanitarian and development settings (CO)

0000 (B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
SP_D_0.6.c

Number of gender statistics and sex-disaggregated data collection initiatives, including in emerging areas conducted or analyzed (CO)

0000 (B) - N/A
2018 (M) To be reported
2019 (M) To be reported
2020 (M) To be reported
2021 (M) To be reported
2022 (T) To be reported
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :2021

More women fully participate and lead in gender responsive governance processes and institutions, , including in the security sector

The Outcome was partially achieved. However, important progress towards the outcome was registered. The 2021 snap Parliamentary Elections 2021 resulted in a historical record of 40 women elected (39.6%) versus 25.7% in 2019 and 20.8% in 2014. The nearly 20% increase in the number of women legislators from 2014 is the result of the first-time application of both the 40% gender quota adopted in 2016 and the placement provisions enforced in 2019. UN Women Moldova CO led the advocacy efforts for gender quota and placement since 2014 together with CSO and development partners. Despite the historic milestone, women candidates continued to be subjected to gender-based electoral violence in the 2021 race for Parliament. A total of 106 cases of sexist and discriminatory remarks and 7 acts of physical and emotional assault were directed at women candidates, of which 77 cases were reported on gender.monitor.md managed by Gender Equality Platform (GEP) and Promo-Lex with UN Women support. The monitoring report published by GEP points that 82% of the total 113 cases of electoral violence directed at women were perpetrated by men [1]. The Government formed after the snap parliamentary elections, led by a female Prime-Minister, has three women ministers and a woman Governor of Gagauzia as ex-officio member, out of total 17 cabinet members. While the new Cabinet has 11% more women versus 2019, it is far from parity. Although UN Women and CSO partners advocated in 2021 for the 40% gender quota for Cabinet to be still observed [2], the efforts were unsuccessful and actions to reinstate the quota in the Government Law shall continue. Important strides to advance gender responsive governance were undertaken in 2021 both in terms of improved capacities, but also adopted gender sensitive local policy documents and budgets. At local level, an estimated 177,791 inhabitants, including 91,812 women from 42 communities (38 rural and 4 urban) are expected to benefit from improved local policies and services, as a result of endorsed gender responsive local development strategies valid up to 2025 and 2022 local budgets, reflecting the different needs of women and men. Women mayors lead 30 of the 42 communities with endorsed gender responsive budgets. These achievements were possible due to improved capacities of over 428 local government representatives, incl. 409 women of which mayors, accountants and local council members to lead and implement local gender inclusive governance solutions, thanks to UN Women expert support and mentoring [3]. A total of 2,124 public servants [3,4], including 1,813 women, from local and central public authorities (all line ministries, including from Security and Defence, mayors, local councillors and local government staff) have enhanced capacities to apply the gender equality perspective in policymaking and budgeting, and in securing workplaces free of gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment thanks to capacity development support provided by UN Women. Women continued to be under-represented in the security and defence sectors. They constituted only 21.8% of the military personnel in 2021 (20.4%, 2020), while women’s share in the civilian personnel continued to exceed that of men – with 57.1% women versus 42.9% men in 2021, compared to 60,6 % women and 39,4 % men in 2020. While the overall share of women in police slightly decreased in 2021 to 20.56 % from 21,88 % in 2020, the representation of women in managerial positions has increased from 6% in 2020 to 11% in 2021. UN Women continued to support the Women’s Associations from Police, Interior and Defence to consolidate their capacity and voice to exercise influence in the male dominated sectors. The meaningful participation of women in security and defence is expected to advance due to a new 1325 National Action Plan (NAP) for 2022-26 drafted with UN Women support expecting approval in 2022 [5]. UN Women partnered with OSCE to enhance the gender expertise of women negotiators engaged in the Transnistria conflict settlement and launched a process to establish a Women’s Advisory Board jointly with OSCE and Sweden to advocate for the inclusion of gender equality issues in peace negotiations [6]. Based on the progress to date, the current TOC remains largely applicable as women still face multiple barriers to get elected and in governing, are confronted with violence and sexism, societal norms and stereotypes on women and men’s roles in decision making.
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