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More women and girls are protected from violence in West and Central Africa through normative, legal and policy frameworks and strengthened regional and national institutions that promote positive social norms.

SP_D_0.1.4
Number of laws that were adopted, revised or repealed to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment (CO)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
2022 Result 3
2022
Baseline
6 6
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
3 3
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
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 1
2022
Baseline
10 10
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
1 1
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.3.3
Number of countries and/or other actors with comprehensive and coordinated VAW prevention strategy (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
UNDP
sdg
UNFPA
2022 Result TRUE
2022
Baseline
yes yes
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
TRUE TRUE
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
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)

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
UNFPA
2022 Result TRUE
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
TRUE TRUE
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.3

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 indicator 5.6.1: Proportion of women aged 15–49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care (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
UNAIDS
sdg
UNFPA
sdg
UNICEF
sdg
WHO
2022 Result -
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.7.4

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 UNCTs meeting/exceeding requirements in preventing and eliminating all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls through multisectoral and coordinated approaches (derived from QCPR indicator 1.4.22) (Desk Review)
2022 Result -
2022
Baseline
30% 30%
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
60% 60%
Result
- -
output WCA_D_3.1.1
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.

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 12
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
12 12
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
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).

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 2
2022
Baseline
3 3
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
2 2
2023
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
3 3
Result
- -
2025
Target
'3 '3
Result
- -
output WCA_D_3.1.2
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).

Number of partners that have increased capacities to promote/influence gender responsive legislation (CO, HQ)
2022 Result 68
2022
Baseline
3 3
2022
Milestone
4 4
Result
68 68
2023
Milestone
4 4
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
4 4
Result
- -
2025
Target
4 4
Result
- -
SP_D_0.3.c

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 data collection initiatives conducted or supported by UN Women that include behaviour and/or social/gender norms dimensions (CO)
2022 Result -
2022
Baseline
1 1
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
3 3
Result
- -
output WCA_D_3.1.3
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).

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 2
2022
Baseline
1 1
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
2 2
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
2 2
Result
- -

A comprehensive and dynamic set of global norms, policies and standards on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in Peace, Security, Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) settings is strengthened and translated into gender-responsive laws, policies, and institutions in West and Central Africa.

SP_D_0.1.7
Number of adopted National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security with monitoring indicators (CO)
2022 Result TRUE
2022
Baseline
5 5
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
TRUE TRUE
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.2.3
Percentage of national budget allocated to gender equality and women’s empowerment out of total budget (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 -
2022
Baseline
4 4
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.4
Level of influence of civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, including women’s organizations, in key normative, policy and peace processes (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 3
2022
Baseline
40% 40%
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
3 3
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
60% 60%
Result
- -
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 -
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
output WCA_D_4.1.1
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 7
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
7 7
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
output WCA_D_4.1.2
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 2
2022
Baseline
4 4
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
2 2
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
8 8
Result
- -

More women and girls in West and Central Africa have equitable access to high quality public goods, services, and resources that are responsive to their needs in Peace, Security , Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) settings.

SP_D_0.5.4
Level of influence of civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, including women’s organizations, in key normative, policy and peace processes (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 3,5
2022
Baseline
medium medium
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
3,5 3,5
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
output WCA_D_4.2.1
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 -
2022
Baseline
20000 20000
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
40000 40000
Result
- -

More women and girls in West and Central Africa exercise their voice, agency and leadership, including through an enabling environment that supports women’s and youth organizations working in Peace, Security, Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) settings.

SP_D_0.5.4
Level of influence of civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, including women’s organizations, in key normative, policy and peace processes (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result 1
2022
Baseline
medium medium
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
1 1
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
output WCA_D_4.3.1
SP_D_0.5.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).

Amount of funding disbursed annually in support of civil society organizations, especially women’s organizations, working towards the achievement of gender equality and women's empowerment, through UN-Women programmes and grant-giving (CO, RO, HQ)
2022 Result -
2022
Baseline
20% 20%
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
40% 40%
Result
- -
SP_D_0.5.b

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). 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 advocacy initiatives with partners, to increase quality, flexible, core funding for civil society organizations working on GEWE, especially women’s organizations (Desk Review)
2022 Result -
2022
Baseline
15 15
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
30 30
Result
- -
output WCA_D_4.3.2
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
2022
Baseline
1 1
2022
Milestone
3 3
Result
6 6
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
output WCA_D_4.3.3
SP_D_0.7.h
Number of Peacebuilding processes inclusive of young women supported by UN Women / UNFPA (CO)
2022 Result 1
0
Baseline
- -
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
1 1
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
output WCA_D_4.3.4
SP_D_0.4.c

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’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, HQ)
2022 Result 2
2022
Baseline
10 10
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
2 2
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
20 20
Result
- -

Gender statistics sex-disaggregated data and knowledge in West and Central Africa are produced, analyzed and used to inform policy-making, advocacy and accountability for delivering gender equality and women's empowerment results in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) settings.

SP_D_0.6.3
Number of countries demonstrating use of gender statistics, analysis, and policy relevant research (CO, RO, HQ)

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 1
2022
Baseline
yes yes
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
1 1
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
- -
Result
- -
output WCA_D_4.4.1
SP_D_0.6.b
Number of data producers and users with strengthened capacities in the collection, analysis, dissemination and use of gender statistics (CO)
2022 Result -
2022
Baseline
5000 5000
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
15000 15000
Result
- -
SP_D_0.6.c
Number of gender statistics and sex-disaggregated data collection initiatives, including in emerging areas conducted or analyzed (CO)
2022 Result 1
2022
Baseline
3 3
2022
Milestone
- -
Result
1 1
2023
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2024
Milestone
- -
Result
- -
2025
Target
5 5
Result
- -
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