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%)
UN system functionCapacity development and technical assistance
Outcome Description
UN Women leads in supporting the UNCT on meeting its commitments to GEWE including with support to the gender-responsive implementation of UNDAF 2018-2022 and localisation of the SDGs. This is done through UNDAF Working Groups (WG), UN LNOB (GESI), UN PSEA Network, UN Youth, UN PMT, UN OMT, and UNCG by: (a) monitoring the implementation of the recommendations of the 2018 UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard; (b) representing UN Women in UN Taskforces and Working Groups; and (c) coordinating GTG support to the drafting of the SDG 5 Progress Brief based on the GE Profile.
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2018-2022
OUTCOME
NPL_O_1
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for gender equality (GE) commitments
SP_O_1A
SP_O_1A
Country
SP O_1.1: Percentage of ratings of reporting entities that meet or exceed UN-SWAP minimum standards (Derived from QCPR indicator 42b)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1A
Country
Baseline
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1B
SP_O_1B
Country
SP O_1.2: Fraction of reporting UN entities that track and report on allocations and expenditures using gender markers (Derived from QCPR indicator 42e)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1B
Country
Baseline
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1C
SP_O_1C
Country
SP O_1.3: Percentage of UNDAFs (now UNSDCFs) that feature gender results at the outcome level (QCPR indicator 42g) (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1C
Country
Baseline
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1D
SP_O_1D
Country
SP O_1.4: Percentage share of total programme expenditure from joint programmes (Derived from QCPR indicator 15g)(Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1D
Country
Baseline
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1E
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_O_1E
Country
SP O_1.5: [discontinued] Number of qualified female candidate profiles provided to the Executive Office of the Secretary General by UN-Women for senior level appointments (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1E
Country
Baseline
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_1F
SP_O_1F
Country
SP O_1.6: Number of UN entities receiving gender parity advice and/or technical assistance by UN-Women (Not for country reporting)
2022
ResultN/A
SP_O_1F
Country
Baseline
--
2018
Milestone
--
Result
--
2019
Milestone
--
Result
--
2020
Milestone
--
Result
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Target
--
Result
--
SP_O_4G
SP_O_4G
Country
Percentage of the relevant indicators from the UNDIS accountability framework where UN-Women has met or exceeded the standard (QCPR 1.4.28) (CO, RO, HQ)
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for gender equality [GE] commitments
Planned Budget:$252.08 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$36.00 K
Expenses:$18.17 K
NPL_O_1.1A
NPL_O_1.1A
Country
Percentage of 2018 Gender Score Card (GSC) recommendations implemented by the UN Country Team (UNCT) during the UNDAF cycle 2018-22
2022
Result75
NPL_O_1.1A
Country
2017
Baseline
00
2018
Milestone
1515
Result
00
2019
Milestone
3030
Result
5050
2020
Milestone
4545
Result
6262
2021
Milestone
6060
Result
62.562.5
2022
Target
7575
Result
7575
NPL_O_1.1B
NPL_O_1.1B
Country
Number of tools (community of practice on GE), guidelines, position paper, op-ed, national gender equality profile available, inputs for UN Secretary General (UNSG reports) developed to support stronger accountability of the UNCT to gender equality by the UN Gender Theme Group (GTG)
2022
Result10
NPL_O_1.1B
Country
2017
Baseline
22
2018
Milestone
3 (new)3 (new)
Result
1111
2019
Milestone
3 (new)3 (new)
Result
1010
2020
Milestone
3 (new)3 (new)
Result
2121
2021
Milestone
3 (new)3 (new)
Result
1414
2022
Target
3 (new)3 (new)
Result
1010
NPL_O_1.1C
NPL_O_1.1C
Country
UNDAF 2018-2022 outcome indicators that feature gender disaggregation
2022
ResultN/A
NPL_O_1.1C
Country
2016
Baseline
NoNo
2018
Milestone
YesYes
Result
TrueTrue
2019
Milestone
YesYes
Result
--
2020
Milestone
YesYes
Result
--
2021
Milestone
YesYes
Result
--
NPL_O_1.1D
NPL_O_1.1D
Country
Number of joint programmes and inter-agency task forces (including Humanitarian mechanisms) that UN Women participates in to advocate and mobilize the UN system and resources in Nepal for gender equality and women’s empowerment
2022
Result31
NPL_O_1.1D
Country
2017
Baseline
1616
2018
Milestone
1414
Result
2424
2019
Milestone
1414
Result
2020
2020
Milestone
1414
Result
4040
2021
Milestone
1414
Result
4343
2022
Milestone
1414
Result
3131
2023
Target
00
Result
--
NPL_O_1.1E
NPL_O_1.1E
Country
Number of joint UNCT initiatives for intergovernmental (CSW, SDG) and other multi-stakeholder processes (including humanitarian response) related to gender equality and women's empowerment
2022
ResultTrue
NPL_O_1.1E
Country
2017
Baseline
22
2018
Milestone
2 (new)2 (new)
Result
00
2019
Milestone
2 (new)2 (new)
Result
--
2020
Milestone
YesYes
Result
TrueTrue
2021
Milestone
2 (new)2 (new)
Result
TrueTrue
2022
Target
2 (new)2 (new)
Result
TrueTrue
NPL_O_1.1F
NPL_O_1.1F
Country
Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group co-chaired by UN Women integrates GESI issues in COVID-19 preparedness, response and early recovery
2022
ResultTrue
NPL_O_1.1F
Country
2020
Baseline
NoNo
2020
Milestone
YesYes
Result
TrueTrue
2021
Milestone
--
Result
TrueTrue
2022
Target
--
Result
TrueTrue
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2022
Enhanced coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN system for gender equality (GE) commitments
This output result has been achieved. In 2022, inter-agency coordination, coherence and accountability of the UN Country Team (UNCT) Nepal for gender equality commitments were further enhanced. This is evidenced by the following: a. The UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023 – 2027 was made Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) responsive. The UNSDCF includes a dedicated theory of change on gender equality and women’s empowerment and all its four outcome statements specifically mention women and marginalized groups. All four outcomes of the UNSDCF have also been adopted by NCO in its Strategic Note 2023 – 2027. These results indicate that: (a) the accountability on GESI across UN stakeholders is now more defined; and (b) coherent and wider avenues have been created across UN to step up coordinated implementation of the SDG in the next five years. These were attained through UN Women’s leadership, active participation, and substantive GESI inputs as chair/co-chair in the Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) GESI Working Group (WG), UNDAF Outcome 4 WG, and PSEA WG. Further, the participation and contribution of excluded groups in the UNSDCF formulation process was ensured by UN Women by facilitating consultations with: (a) conflict-affected women; (b) LGBTIQ+ persons; (c) GBV survivors; and (d) women engaged in sex work, in partnership with UNDP and UNFPA. The key recommendations from these consultations have been incorporated into the UNSDCF, such as: legal empowerment of all, particularly women, persons with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ persons, and other excluded groups; empowerment of girls and women and challenging discriminatory social norms; and prioritizing implementation of strategy to combat GBV, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, including in humanitarian settings and workplace. The LNOB and intersectionality principles are also strongly applied across all four outcomes. b. GESI was incorporated into interagency activities of UN agencies through UN Women’s leadership as chair of Gender in Humanitarian Action Task Team (GiHA-TT); co-chair of the LNOB GESI WG, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) WG, and UNDAF Outcome 4 WG; and its participation in the UN Communication Group, UN Youth WG, Programme Management Team, and Operations Management Team. The GiHA-TT’s meetings contributed to the advancement of GESI in humanitarian response by advocating for appropriate responses to the evolving issues and challenges faced by women and excluded groups in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The capacity of 24 UNCT LNOB GESI WG members (F-18; M-6) on intersectionality and LNOB principles was further strengthened in support of integrating these principles into the new UNSDCF. This was facilitated by UN Women, as co-chair of the LNOB GESI WG, by engaging an international LNOB expert. Additionally, GESI was recognized as one of the strategic priorities of the International Development Partners’ Group (IDPG), along with Federalism and Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development. To this end, UN Women, as co-chair and secretariat of the IDPG GESI WG, drafted top line recommendations to operationalize GESI based on the common GESI framework jointly developed by the IDPG GESI WG. The Operational Framework highlights the essential steps for integrating GESI into the project/programme cycle and is expected to promote a common understanding, better coherence and accountability on GESI among development partners, including UN agencies. c. The Standard Operating Procedure was drafted , and a dedicated UNDSS hotline number was established for reporting of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) incidents by the PSEA WG co-chaired by UN Women and UN RCO. Furthermore, the capacity of eight UNDSS Emergency Communication Assistants (F-5; M-3) and 18 PSEA Focal Points (F-15; M-3) on PSEA and Victim-Centred First-hand Response was strengthened through four-days of training conducted by UN Women and UN RCO in collaboration with UNDSS . The training was co-facilitated by UN Women, together with UN RCO and the Child Workers in Nepal Concerned Center, an advocate organization for child rights focusing on children in most difficult circumstances. Additionally, UN Women, through its focal point (a Programme Specialist), continued to actively contribute to the UNCT’s victim assistance efforts in close collaboration with the UNCT PSEA Coordinator and Victim Rights Advocate. This entailed participation in a joint mission with the UN RCO to provide facilitation support to one of the survivors, for financial compensation and psycho-social counselling support. Recommendations and learnings from the mission have been documented and shared with the UNCT in Nepal to further strengthen its victim-centric -survivor-centred approach in non-humanitarian setting. These results are expected to contribute to strengthening UNCT’s internal structures, processes and accountabilities and support government and other partners and service providers in establishing efficient organizational capacities to prevent and respond to SEA. d. Over 4,500 (no sex-disaggregation available) individuals increased their awareness of the gender differentiated impacts of climate change in Nepal. This was facilitated through a range of communication and advocacy initiatives conducted by UN Women in collaboration with the IDPG-GESI WG and UNCT. These included videos featuring women climate change activists and disseminating them through social media handles, including YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@idpggesinepal3471). The head of agencies and ambassadors interviewed 16 different female climate activists and all videos were jointly launched on social media on International Women’s Day. Through these initiatives, UN Women was able to strengthen coordinated advocacy by development partners to promote and support women’s leadership in responding to and mitigating the impacts of climate change, one of the key areas of intervention in the UNSDCF. e. Over 200 (no sex-disaggregated data available) representatives from CSOs, government, development partners, UN, media, GBV survivors, and gender equality activists enhanced their awareness of GBV issues and barriers that hinder GBV survivors’ access to services. This was evidenced by responses from participants of the joint event captured through stories, videos and quotes. Women led the facilitation of this joint event of the UN and IDPG in Dhangadi in Novembe r , marking the 16 days of activism against GBV. The event was followed by interaction with duty bearers and GBV service providers on gaps in implementation of existing laws on GBV. Additionally, a joint opinion editorial by UN agencies and International Development Partners, calling for greater resources and support for women's movements and organizations preventing and responding to GBV, was published in two prominent national dailies – The Kathmandu Post (https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2022/11/24/acting-together-to-end-gender-based-violence) and Kantipur in English and Nepali with an estimated outreach of 600,000. The joint opinion editorial was drafted by UN Women. These results demonstrate strong coordination among the UN agencies and development partners working in Nepal in their joint effort to eliminate GBV in Nepal. https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications?f%5B0%5D=country_publications%3A1646
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