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%)
Strategic Plan Thematic (Impact) AreasWomen’s Economic EmpowermentWomen, Peace and Security
Strategic Plan Outcome AreasAccess to servicesLeadership
Policy MarkerGENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian ScopeYes
UN System Function-Capacity development and technical assistanceSupport functions
Outcome Description
UN Women under this impact area will closely interlinks and builds synergies by strengthening women’s agency, leadership and participation to rebuild their lives, humanitarian status in situations of crisis and conflict
Outcome Indicator & ResultsPlan Period : 2017-2022
For this outcome there are no indicators
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :2021
Women have access and are served by humanitarian responses and recovery processes in Yemen
Women received humanitarian and recovery support through different activites and projects implemented by civil society organisations and partners. This includes providing technical and legal support services, capacity building and insitutional building. A highly functional support network is now operational and provides access to protection mechanisms and services to vulnerable women in Al-Mukalla, Hadramout. GBV survivors are able to access protection services. women and girls GBV survivors accessed psychosocial support and GBV services. Survivors of violence able to access support through hotline services. stakeholders are aware of GBV risks and the gendered impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Women centers in Hudaidah, Aden and Hadramaut are now able to provide a comprehensive set of services including legal aid, case management, counselling, awareness raising, health care and childcare services to the women in need. staff of the centers possess enhanced knowledge and skills on GBV management. GBV survivors benefitted from referral services and have now access to mechanisms implemented by government authorities, INGOs and NGOs. women’s center in Hudaidah is now providing enhanced GBV, protection and childcare services to vulnerable women, and applies minimum standard requirements.Women in high-risk situations accessed new sources of income and economic opportunities through targeted cash-based interventions and the development of professional capacities and skills. marginalized and vulnerable women have increased skills and capacity for income generation. Yemeni Women are able to break the violence circle and own economic independence and being able to support their families in particular women house holds.
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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.
