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Region:Asia Pacific Current UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
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outcome PNG_D_1.1XM-DAC-41146-PNG_D_1.1

Women fully and effectively participate in and have equal opportunity for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political and public life (Aligned to SP Output 4)

Activity Details Resources Outcome Indicators and Results Strategic Note Outcome Progress Note Documents
Outcome details
SDG alignment
SDG Goal
Impact areas
Impact areas
Governance and participation in public life
Organizational outputs
Organizational outputs
Norms, laws, policies and institutions
Organizational outputs
UN system coordination
Policy marker GENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scope No
UN system function Advocacy, communications and social mobilization Capacity development and technical assistance Integrated Normative Support (in the context of operational activities) Integrated policy advice and thought leadership Intergovernmental Normative Support
Outcome Description

This outcome will enable UN Women to build and strengthen capacity of appointed women leaders in their roles and responsibilities, influence reforms and strengthen/establish frameworks, systems or mechanisms at the sub-national levels to promote GEWE .

Resources
$1.98 M Planned Budget
$2.16 M Actual Budget
$1.98 M Planned Budget
$2.16 M Actual Budget and Shortfall
$2.19 M Expenses
Funding Partners Regular Resources (Core):
UN_Women_English
UN Women $0
Other Resources (Non-Core)/ Funding Partners:
MDTF1
Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office $2,164,659
Total Other Resources (Non-Core) $2,164,659
Outcome Indicator and Results Plan Period : 2018-2022
OUTCOME PNG_D_1.1

Women fully and effectively participate in and have equal opportunity for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political and public life (Aligned to SP Output 4)

PNG_D_1.1A
PNG_D_1.1A
Country
Focus on 20% increase in women’s representation in Provincial Assemblies, LLGs, PECs and DDAs.
SDG
sdg
Goal 5
2022 Result -
PNG_D_1.1A
Country
2022
Baseline
3 3
2019
Milestone
5 5
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
5% 5%
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
5% 5%
Result
2% 2%
2022
Target
5% 5%
Result
- -
PNG_D_1.1B
PNG_D_1.1B
Country
Gender Mainstreaming Strategy with agencies to guide women’s leadership development into Provincial Assemblies, DDAs and LLGs developed and implemented.
SDG
sdg
Goal 5
2022 Result N/A
PNG_D_1.1B
Country
2018
Baseline
54 54
2019
Milestone
1 1
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
1 1
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
2 2
Result
0 0
PNG_D_1.1C
PNG_D_1.1C
Country
Number of women leaders, candidates and aspirants with strengthened capacities to engage in political life, with UN-Women’s support, by age and disability status.
2022 Result N/A
PNG_D_1.1C
Country
2019
Baseline
0 0
2021
Target
198 198
Result
472 472
PNG_D_1.1D
PNG_D_1.1D
Country
Number of political party endorsed female candidates contesting the 2022 NGE.
2022 Result 64
PNG_D_1.1D
Country
2021
Baseline
0 0
2022
Target
70 70
Result
64 64
PNG_D_1.1E
PNG_D_1.1E
Country
Percentage of people supporting and voting for women in the 2022 NGE
2022 Result 0
PNG_D_1.1E
Country
2017
Baseline
2% 2%
2022
Target
5% 5%
Result
0 0
PNG_D_1.1F
PNG_D_1.1F
Country
Number of seats in national parliament held by women.
2022 Result 2
PNG_D_1.1F
Country
2016
Baseline
3 3
2022
Target
3 3
Result
2 2
PNG_D_1.1G
PNG_D_1.1G
Country
Evidence of up-to-date gender-responsive laws and policies
2022 Result False
PNG_D_1.1G
Country
2019
Baseline
No No
2022
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
False False
2023
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_1.1A
SP_D_1.1A
Country
SP 2.4.1: Number of gender equality reforms developed and/or being implemented by electoral stakeholders with UN-Women's technical support
2022 Result N/A
SP_D_1.1A
Country
Baseline
- -
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_1.1B
SP_D_1.1B
Country
SP 2.4.2 : Number of women leaders, candidates and aspirants with strengthened capacities to engage in political life, with UN-Women's support
2022 Result N/A
SP_D_1.1B
Country
Baseline
- -
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
21 21
2021
Target
- -
Result
472 472
SP_D_1.1C
SP_D_1.1C
Country
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
2022 Result N/A
SP_D_1.1C
Country
Baseline
- -
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
2 2
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
1 1
2021
Target
- -
Result
0 0
SP_D_1.1D
SP_D_1.1D
Country
SP 2.4.4: Number of initiatives developed and/or being implemented to monitor violence against women in politics, with UN-Women's support
2022 Result N/A
SP_D_1.1D
Country
Baseline
- -
2019
Milestone
- -
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
- -
Result
NA NA
2021
Target
- -
Result
4 4
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Output Indicator and Results
OUTPUT PNG_D_1.1.1

A cadre of interested, diverse and capable women political leaders is formed at national and sub-national levels (OUTPUT 2)

Planned Budget: $4.98 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $2.53 M
Expenses: $2.23 M
PNG_D_1.1.1A
PNG_D_1.1.1A
Country
Number of updates effected on PacWIP website
2022 Result 93
PNG_D_1.1.1A
Country
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
10 10
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
100 100
Result
21 21
2021
Milestone
98 98
Result
552 552
2022
Target
90 90
Result
93 93
PNG_D_1.1.1B
PNG_D_1.1.1B
Country
Number of women trained to undertake their roles efficiently in DDAs including Bougainville
2022 Result 0
PNG_D_1.1.1B
Country
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
30 30
Result
20 20
2020
Milestone
50 50
Result
143 143
2021
Milestone
100 100
Result
0 0
2022
Target
50 50
Result
0 0
PNG_D_1.1.1C
PNG_D_1.1.1C
Country
Mapping of current opportunities for young peoples’ leadership in public and private sector available
2022 Result N/A
PNG_D_1.1.1C
Country
2018
Baseline
No No
2019
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
True True
2020
Milestone
50 50
Result
0 0
2021
Target
50 50
Result
279 279
PNG_D_1.1.1D
PNG_D_1.1.1D
Country
Percentage of women in national and subnational leadership positions trained by UN Women demonstrating confidence and knowledge on leadership
2022 Result 0
PNG_D_1.1.1D
Country
2021
Baseline
0 0
2021
Milestone
60% 60%
Result
0 0
2022
Target
60% 60%
Result
0 0
PNG_D_1.1.1E
PNG_D_1.1.1E
Country
Proportion of seats in national parliament held by women
2022 Result -
PNG_D_1.1.1E
Country
2019
Baseline
0 0
2021
Milestone
- -
Result
False False
2022
Target
3 3
Result
- -
SP_D_0.1.f
SP_D_0.1.f
Country
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 N/A
SP_D_0.1.f
Country
2022
Baseline
3 3
SP_D_0.3.a

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.

SP_D_0.3.a
Country
Number of research and/or practice-based initiatives undertaken to advance data, evidence and knowledge, including standardised methods to assess, monitor, measure and/or achieve behaviour and/or social/gender norms change (CO)
2022 Result N/A
SP_D_0.3.a
Country
2010
Baseline
0 0
2023
Target
1 1
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.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).

SP_D_0.5.e
Country
Number of women and girls, including women and girls living with and/or affected by HIV, with increased capacities to participate in public life and exercise leadership (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 1518
SP_D_0.5.e
Country
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
1518 1518
OUTPUT PNG_D_1.1.2

Women are promoted as leaders in gender sensitive political institutions (OUTPUT 4)

Planned Budget: $1.67 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $986.46 K
Expenses: $465.30 K
PNG_D_1.1.2A
PNG_D_1.1.2A
Country
Number of capacity-building activities with MPs on gender-sensitive law reform & gender-responsive decentralization & rural development.
2022 Result N/A
PNG_D_1.1.2A
Country
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
3 3
Result
5 5
2020
Milestone
TBD TBD
Result
4 4
2021
Milestone
20% 20%
Result
1.9% 1.9%
PNG_D_1.1.2B
PNG_D_1.1.2B
Country
Number of IPPCC staff who demonstrate enhanced capacity to lead this work
2022 Result 112
PNG_D_1.1.2B
Country
2018
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
5 5
Result
3 3
2020
Milestone
TBD TBD
Result
2 2
2021
Milestone
500 500
Result
225 225
2022
Target
100 100
Result
112 112
PNG_D_1.1.2C
PNG_D_1.1.2C
Country
Percentage of government officials that have increased knowledge of gender equality, inclusive decision-making and women's right to participate in politics.
2022 Result 0
PNG_D_1.1.2C
Country
2021
Baseline
0 0
2022
Milestone
80% 80%
Result
0 0
2023
Target
40 40
Result
- -
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).

SP_D_0.1.e
Country
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 N/A
SP_D_0.1.e
Country
2022
Baseline
2 2
2023
Target
6 6
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.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).

SP_D_0.5.e
Country
Number of women and girls, including women and girls living with and/or affected by HIV, with increased capacities to participate in public life and exercise leadership (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 1518
SP_D_0.5.e
Country
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
1518 1518
OUTPUT PNG_D_1.1.3

Women are perceived as equally legitimate and effective political leaders as men (OUTPUT 3)

Planned Budget: $1.46 M
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $746.27 K
Expenses: $550.78 K
PNG_D_1.1.3A
PNG_D_1.1.3A
Country
Number of campaigns with key national actors/institutions aiming at nationwide audiences to promote women’s leadership
2022 Result N/A
PNG_D_1.1.3A
Country
2017
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
2 2
Result
0 0
PNG_D_1.1.3C
PNG_D_1.1.3C
Country
Number of men in sub national structures trained in making space and supporting women’s leadership
2022 Result 34
PNG_D_1.1.3C
Country
2019
Baseline
0 0
2020
Milestone
50 50
Result
20 20
2021
Milestone
20 20
Result
86 86
2022
Milestone
20 20
Result
34 34
2023
Target
20 20
Result
- -
PNG_D_1.1.3D
PNG_D_1.1.3D
Country
Number of people reached by WIL campaigns, documentaries and communication products.
2022 Result 87318
PNG_D_1.1.3D
Country
2021
Baseline
8000000 8000000
2021
Milestone
500000 500000
Result
112438 112438
2022
Target
200,000 200,000
Result
87318 87318
PNG_D_1.1.3E
PNG_D_1.1.3E
Country
Percentage of people supporting and accepting women as political leaders
2022 Result N/A
PNG_D_1.1.3E
Country
2018
Baseline
2% 2%
2021
Target
10% 10%
Result
0 0
PNG_D_1.1.3F
PNG_D_1.1.3F
Country
Number of action/advocacy plans developed and implemented by women leaders to advance WPPL.
2022 Result 10
PNG_D_1.1.3F
Country
2021
Baseline
20 20
2022
Target
10 10
Result
10 10
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).

SP_D_0.4.d
Country
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 N/A
SP_D_0.4.d
Country
2022
Baseline
4998 4998
SP_D_0.5.c
SP_D_0.5.c
Country
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 N/A
SP_D_0.5.c
Country
2022
Baseline
0 0
2023
Target
3 3
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.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).

SP_D_0.5.e
Country
Number of women and girls, including women and girls living with and/or affected by HIV, with increased capacities to participate in public life and exercise leadership (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 1518
SP_D_0.5.e
Country
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
1518 1518
OUTPUT PNG_D_1.1.4

Legal and policy frameworks promote gender balance in political decision-making bodies. (OUTPUT 1)

Planned Budget: $787.06 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall: $930.19 K
Expenses: $602.20 K
PNG_D_1.1.4A
PNG_D_1.1.4A
Country
Number of advocacy and capacity building initiatives undertaken to promote the introduction of 10% political party quotas for women
2022 Result 0
PNG_D_1.1.4A
Country
2014
Baseline
2 2
2019
Milestone
3 3
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
2 2
Result
1 1
2021
Milestone
2 2
Result
1 1
2022
Target
3 3
Result
0 0
PNG_D_1.1.4B
PNG_D_1.1.4B
Country
Number of engagement with the National Parliament to advocate for review of Organic Law on Elections in support of Temporary Special Measures (TSM)
2022 Result N/A
PNG_D_1.1.4B
Country
2012
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
3 3
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
Yes Yes
Result
False False
PNG_D_1.1.4C
PNG_D_1.1.4C
Country
Number of exchange programme/study tours to promote review of legal frameworks and arrangements
2022 Result 3
PNG_D_1.1.4C
Country
2010
Baseline
0 0
2019
Milestone
0 0
Result
0 0
2020
Milestone
1 1
Result
0 0
2021
Milestone
1 1
Result
6 6
2022
Milestone
1 1
Result
3 3
2023
Target
10 10
Result
- -
SP_D_0.1.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).

SP_D_0.1.d
Country
Number of partners that have increased capacities to promote/influence gender responsive legislation (CO, HQ)
2022 Result N/A
SP_D_0.1.d
Country
2022
Baseline
2 2
2023
Target
3 3
Result
- -
SP_D_0.1.f
SP_D_0.1.f
Country
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 3
SP_D_0.1.f
Country
Baseline
- -
2022
Target
- -
Result
3 3
SP_D_0.3.b

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. 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).

SP_D_0.3.b
Country
Number of community or organizational level UN Women programmes that address behaviour and/or social/gender norms –using evidence/practice-based methodologies (CO, HQ)
2022 Result N/A
SP_D_0.3.b
Country
2022
Baseline
4 4
SP_D_0.3.f
SP_D_0.3.f
Country
Number of countries with a process to design and implement VAW prevention strategies, or with VAW prevention interventions based on global norms and standards (CO)
2022 Result N/A
SP_D_0.3.f
Country
2022
Baseline
Yes Yes
Strategic Note Outcome Progress Note Showing data of : 2022

Women fully and effectively participate in and have equal opportunity for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political and public life (Aligned to SP Output 4)

PNG women demonstrated courage, confidence and knowledge through increased participation in political leadership position. During the 2022 general elections a total of 64 women (an increase from 22.8% in 2017 to 40.3% in 2022), were endorsed by political parties with most parties endorsing between one and four women candidates. Two women were successfully elected to National Parliament in the 2022 national general elections, both were endorsed by political parties. UN Women further enhance women leadership and governance, inclusive decision-making, communication, community development and running for election, knowledge and skills. This was achieved through training, 93 subnational female politicians from the Autonomos Bougainville Government commnity department, and Government of PNG provincial and Local Level Government on the same. Participants shared numerous positive benefits from the trainings, including: (1) The training gave them more recognition and credibility as a leader in their community; and (2) The training increased their confidence in speech writing, public speaking, proposal writing and how government functions. During this period, the Political Leadership Academy for Women, established by UN Women in 2021 in partnership with the Pacific Institute of Leadership and Government (PILAG), saw two cohorts of subnational female politicians graduated. In addition, PILAG demonstrated their commitment to the Academy by dedicating an office on their campus and staff to support the programme, as well as taking increased ownership over the delivery of the curriculum. In 2022, recorded improvement in community perception on women leadership participation. UN Women piloted a new approach to raise awareness on women’s leadership by working closely with Queensland University of Technology to co-create 13 digital stories with male and female leaders from across PNG. These stories were aired at the national level via television and social media, and were used to support community dialogues across 9 provinces (Eastern Highlands Province, East New Britain, East Sepik Province, Jiwaka, National Capital District, Morobe, Milne Bay and Simbu) and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville reaching 1,631 people. All the data collected showed an overwhelming interest and appetite for the films with “ 91% [of viewers] saying that they learnt something new from the films ”. There was also an immediate shift reported in some audiences' perceptions after viewing the film, “I thought women are not good enough in leadership roles. But even a slight opportunity given for them can bring positive results because women are usually persistent in things they do”. (Male, 30, Simbu) UN Women worked closely with the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) to the review and creation of gender-responsive policies, including the ABG Gender Policy and the ABG Partnerships Policy. As a result of this work, the ABG’s discussions on the establishment of the Office for the Development of Women has been reinvigorated. The establishment of this office and the allocation of resources to support its functions is critical for advancing coordination and legislation on GEWE in the ABG.
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