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By 2026, all persons contribute to, gender-responsive governance that strengthens equality and non-discrimination, promotes women’s empowerment and human rights, and reduces violence against women and children.

Indicators:
1- Level of implementation of accepted recommendations from the UPR and human rights treaty bodies (Rating 4-point scale: 4. Fully implemented; 3. Partially; 2. Inadequately; 1. Not/Poorly implemented)
2- Number of governments that undertake national review processes in response to global intergovernmental outcomes, with UN-Women support
3- Number of partners that have increased capacity/knowledge with UN-Women’s support to to promote/influence gender responsive legislation and its implementation
4- Number of partners that have increased knowledge/capacities to advance GEWE through national and/or local (multi)sectoral strategies, policies and/or action plans
5- Number of evidence and/or practice-based standardized approaches or models for social norms and individual behaviour change that are available to partners
6- Number of people reached through evidence- and practice-based VAW prevention interventions
7- Number of institutions with strengthened capacities and knowledge to increase and improve the provision of essential and gender responsive services, goods and resources for women and girls
8- Availability of approved legal frameworks to promote, enforce and monitor equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex (SDG5.1.1) (Yes/No) (UNSCDF)

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By 2026, all persons benefit from and contribute to more transparent and accountable governance that enables them to enjoy quality, inclusive services, enhanced RoL and access to justice in line with Albania’s HR commitments.

Indicators:
1- Amount of funding disbursed annually in support of civil society organizations working on GEWE, especially women’s rights organizations, to advance GEWE agenda, through UN-Women programmes and grant-giving
2- Number of advocacy initiatives with partners, supported by UN-Women, to increase quality, flexible, core funding for civil society organizations working on GEWE, especially women’s rights organizations
3- Number of civil society organizations, especially women’s rights organizations, that have strengthened capacity to exercise their leadership role in advancing the GEWE agenda, with UN-Women support
4- Number of inter-agency coordination mechanisms governing the production of multi-level disaggregated gender statistics and data, established or strengthened with UN-Women support
5-Number of data producers and users with strengthened capacities in the collection, analysis, dissemination and use of gender statistics with UN-Women’s support
6- Number of countries with country gender equality profiles developed and published with UN-Women support that inform UN system processes

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By 2026, all persons benefit from, and contribute to, innovative and integrated policy solutions that accelerate sustainable, productive and inclusive development, enhanced climate change adaptation and mitigation and transition to a green and blue economy.​

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By 2026, government institutions ensure increased and more equitable investment in people to remove barriers and create opportunities for those at risk of exclusion.

Indicators:

Number of women and girls who have access to skills/capacities, goods, resources and services through gender responsive platforms,  mechanisms and products supported by UNW in development and humanitarian setting

Number of local women and youth organizations/networks that have access to tools and resources to deliver and monitor the quality of services, resources and goods for women and girls in humanitarian and development settings

Number of institutions with strengthened capacities and knowledge to increase and improve the provision of essential and gender responsive services, goods and resources for women and girls

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1. Percentage of ratings of reporting entities that meet or exceed UN-SWAP standards

2. Fractionof UNCTs that conducted the comprehensive UNCT-SWAPGender Equality Scorecardin the past four years, and met or exceeded requirements for at least 60% of UNCT-SWAP standards

3. Fraction of UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworksthat have:a) a dedicated gender equality outcome;and/or b) that mainstream gender equality perspectives across Cooperation Framework outcomes

4. Fraction of UNCTs meeting/exceeding requirements in preventing and eliminating all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls through multisectoral and coordinated approaches

5. Extent of progress made against core UN-system commitmentson women, peace and security

6. Percentage of HCT response plans and strategies that demonstrate the integration of gender equality

7. Number of UN entities implementing disaster risk reduction, resilience or recovery initiativeswith a focus on gender equality and women ́s empowerment

8. Number of UNCTs implementing UN-system commitmentsand advocacyon women’s equal participation in elections and temporary special measures in their support to Member States

9. Number of countries that have endorsed a youth, peace and security framework

10. Number of thematic interagency mechanisms/teams that effectively address gender mainstreaming in priority areas

11. Number of UN system coordination mechanismsin which UN-Women is actively engagedthat drive progress on gender mainstreaming mandates and commitments at global, regional and country levels

12. Number of interagency products or services with a focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment developed and made available

13. Fraction of UNJoint-Programmes with a focus on gender equality in which UN-Women participates as a Participating United Nations Organization

14. Percentage of inter-agency pooled funds that are applying a gender markerand allocating 15% or more of their resources to programmes with gender equality and/or to women and girls as their principal objective

15. Percentage of UN entities that track and report on allocations and/or expenditures on gender equality using gender equality markers and are allocating substantial resources to programmes with gender equality as their principal objective

16. Proportion out of total UNCTs with a Joint Work Plan in UN INFO 2.0 that allocated [X% (TBD after baseline is set)] or more of the UNCT annual funding framework available resources to activities with gender equality as a principal or significant objective

17. Number of Peacebuilding processes inclusive of young women supported by UN-Women

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1. Proportion of gender-specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators with available data

2. Number of national plans and strategies that integrate gender statistics as an objective or strategy

3. Number of countries demonstrating use of gender statistics, analysis, and policy relevant research

4. Number of inter-agency coordination mechanisms governing the production of multi-level disaggregated gender statistics and sex-disaggregated data, established or strengthened

5. Number of data producers and users with strengthened capacities in the collection, analysis, dissemination and use of gender statistics

6. Number of gender statistics and sex-disaggregated data collection initiatives, including in emerging areas, conducted or analyzed

7. Number of platforms/web-based databases fordissemination ofmulti-level disaggregated gender statistics,sex-disaggregated data and knowledge developed

8. Number of countries with institutionalized user-producer dialogues to increase accessibility, quality and demand for multi-level disaggregated gender statistics, sex-disaggregated data and knowledge

9. Number of countries with national gender equality profiles developed and published andinforming national priorities

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1. Global annual growth rate of direct, flexible, core and long-term funding from all sectors committed to civil society organizations working on gender equality and women’s empowerment, including women’s organizations

2. Number of reported acts ofintimidation and reprisals experienced by gender equality advocates and civil society organizations working on gender equality and women’s empowerment, including women’s organizations, for cooperation with the UN

3. SDG indicator5.6.1:Proportion of women aged 15–49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care

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

5. 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

6. Number of advocacy initiatives with partnersto increase quality, flexible, core funding for civil society organizations working on gender equality and women’s empowerment, especially women’s organizations

7. 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

8. Number of civil society organizationsworking on gender equality and women’s empowerment, especially women’s organizations,that have strengthened capacitiesto exercise their leadership role towards the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment

9. Number of women and girls including women and girls living with and/or affected by HIV, with increased capacitiesto participate in public lifeand exercise leadership

10. Number of initiatives developed and implemented to prevent, monitor and mitigate violence against women in politics (VAWP) and in public life (including gender equality advocates in civil society organizations working on gender equality and women’s empowerment, especially women’s organizations)

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1. Numberof countries wherethere has been an increase in thenumber ofwomen who access services after experiencingviolenceor discrimination

2. SDG indicator 5.a.1 (a) Proportion of total agricultural populationwith ownership or secure rights over agricultural land, by sex; SDGindicator 5.a.1 (b)Share of women among owners or rights-bearers ofagricultural land, by type of tenure

3. Number of countries where multi-sectoral systems, strategies or programmes are implemented to advance women’s equal access to and use of services, goods and/resources, including social protection

4. Number of institutions withstrengthened capacities to improve the provision of essential services, goods and/orresources for women

5. Number of countries supported to develop and/or implement guidelines, protocols and standard operating proceduresto strengthen EVAWG services in line with the global EssentialServices Package

6. Number of women’sorganizationswith increased capacities to deliver and/or monitor the quality of services, resources and goods for womenin humanitarianand development settings

7. Number of women accessing information, goods, resources and/or services through UN-Women-supportedplatforms and programmes in humanitarian and development settings

8. Number of countries with multi stakeholder initiatives in place to prevent and respond to sexual violence including sexual harassment in public and/or private spaces

9. Number and proportion of people supported by UN-Women and/or UNDPwho have access to justice, disaggregated by sex

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1. Extent of bias in gender equality attitudes and/or gender social norms among individuals

2. Number of institutions putting in place policies and practices to address gender-baseddiscriminationand/or combat gender stereotypes

3. Number of countries and/or other actors with comprehensive and coordinated VAW prevention strategy

4. Number of qualitative reviews undertaken to advance evidence and knowledge on methods to assess, monitor and/or achieve behaviour and social norms change

5. Number of evidence and/or practice-based standardized approaches or models for social norms and individual behaviour change that are available to partners

6. Number of standardized methodologies to  measure and monitor gender
equality attitudes and norms that are available to partners

7. Number of partners undertaking assessment methodologies to highlight gender discriminatory, inequitable, or biased practices in organizational cultures

8. Number of draft policies with monitoring/reporting mechanism to address institutionalized gender discriminatory or inequitable practices developed by partners

9. Number of countries with a process to design and implement VAW prevention strategies, or with VAW prevention interventions based on global norms and standards

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1. SDG Indicator 5.c.1:proportion of countries with systems to track and make public allocations to gender equality and women’s empowerment

2. Number of countries that incorporate gender equality targets within national investment and financing frameworks

3. Percentage ofnational budget allocated to gender equality and women’s empowerment out of total budget

4. Number of innovative financing instruments introduced that include gender equality objectives

5. Number of partners with capacities to integrate gender equality into fiscal laws/policies/standards

6. Number of gender financingassessments conducted by government partners

7. Number of national partners with capacities to apply Gender Responsive Budgeting tools in the budget cycle

8. Number of tools introduced that support innovative financing and accountability, including related to  digital financing, for gender equality

9. Percent of gender-responsive budget allocated in peacebuilding funding mechanisms

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1. Percentage of resolutions adopted by the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Human Rights Councilthat integrate a gender perspective

2. Percentage of recommendations in the Secretary-General’s report on the priority theme of the Commission on the Status of Womenthat are reflected in the agreed conclusions of CSW

3. SDG 5.1.1:Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce and monitor equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex

4. Number of laws that were adopted, revised or repealed to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment

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

6. Number of legal and policy frameworks that promote gender balance in decision making institutions and processes

7. Number of adopted National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security with monitoring indicators

8. Number of governments that undertake national review processes in response to global intergovernmental outcomes

9. Percentage of UN Country Teams reports to the CEDAW Committee submitted

10. Number of tailored knowledge products made available by UN-Women to the Commission on the Status of Women and the Security Council to strengthen the development of gender-responsive intergovernmental outcomes

11. Number of partners that have increased capacities toto promote/influence gender-responsive legislation and its implementation

12. 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

13. Number of institutions that have increased capacities to design and implement institutional reforms/strategies/policies that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment

14. Number of national AIDS coordinating bodies and/or national multi-sectoral HIV programmes that have strengthened capacity to integrate gender-responsive actions into national HIV strategies

15. Number of multi-stakeholder dialogue processes to promote engagement of governments with civil society and other partners to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment

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Women, peace and security, humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction

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Ending violence against women and girls

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Women’s economic empowerment

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Governance and participation in public life

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SP Outcome 7: UN System Coordination for Gender Equality​

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SP Outcome 7: UN System Coordination for Gender Equality​

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The UN System coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

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SP Outcome 6: Production, analysis & use of gender statistics and data​

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SP Outcome 6: Production, analysis & use of gender statistics and data​

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Gender statistics, sex-disaggregated data, and knowledge are produced, analysed and used to inform policy making, advocacy and accountability for delivering gender equality and women's empowerment results.

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SP Outcome 5: Voice, leadership & agency

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SP Outcome 5: Voice, leadership & agency

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More women and girls exercise their voice, agency and leadership, including through an enabling environment that supports women’s- and youth organizations.

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SP Outcome 4:  Access to services, goods and resources

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SP Outcome 4:  Access to services, goods and resources

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More women and girls have equitable access to high-quality public goods, services, and resources that are responsive to their needs.

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More men and boys, and women and girls, adopt attitudes, norms and practices that advance gender equality and women’s empowerment, including those that promote positive social norms.

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SP Outcome 2: Financing for gender equality​

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SP Outcome 2: Financing for gender equality​

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Public and private financing advance gender equality through gender-responsive financing policies, strategies and instruments.

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SP Outcome 1: Normative frameworks, policies & institutions​

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SP Outcome 1: Normative frameworks, policies & institutions​

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A comprehensive and dynamic set of global norms and standards on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls is strengthened and translated into gender-responsive laws, policies, and institutions.

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a. Rate of children, victims of criminal offenses, per 100,000 child population (0-17 years), last 12 months.
b. Proportion of children 1-14 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month disaggregated by sex and age group (SDG 16.2.1)
c. Proportion of women aged 18-74 years subjected to i) intimate partner domestic violence; ii) non-partner violence; iii) sexual harassment in the previous 12 months (SDG5.2.1; 5.2.2)
d. Proportion of women aged 20–24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18 (SDG 5.3.1)
e. Existence of systems to track and make public allocations for gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) (SDG5.c.1)
f. Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments and local governments (SDG5.5.1) and national dialogue mechanisms

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a. Proportion of population who believe institutional transparency and accountability are satisfactory, by sex, age, disability and population group (disaggregated by central/local level) (SDG 16.6.1 proxy)
b. Proportion of population who believe there are sufficient opportunities to participate in the decision-making processes of public institutions (disaggregated by sex, age group, central/local level) (SDG 16.7.2, proxy)
c. Level of implementation of accepted recommendations from the UPR and human rights treaty bodies (Rating 4-point scale: 4. Fully implemented; 3. Partially; 2. Inadequately; 1. Not/Poorly implemented)
d. No. human rights complaints registered, by sex (Note. Effectiveness of remedial action assessed by routine annual programming monitoring with NHRI)
e. Rate of (pre-trial) detention for Children (per 100,000 population aged 14–17 disaggregated by sex) (SDG 16.3.2)
f. Extent to which laws are consistent/aligned with international standards relating to migrants, refugees, stateless persons (SDG 1.2.1; 1.2.2; 1.4.1) (Rating 4-point scale: 4. Fully aligned; 3. Partially; 2. Inadequately; 1. Not/Poorly aligned)
g. Extent to which the measures of the Action Plan of the National Strategy on Migration 2019-2022 are implemented
h. Existence of an approved comprehensive migration policy (Y/N)
i. World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law index, Civil Justice Sub-factor: 7.2 CIVIL JUSTICE IS FREE OF DISCRIMINATION
j. Proportion of seized assets used for public social purposes (SDG16.4 proxy)

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a. Volume of production per labour unit by type of enterprise (farming, forestry, fishery, aquaculture) (SDG 2.3.1)
b. Labour force participation rates, by sex, age (SDG 8.5.2; 8.6.1)17
c. Proportion of youth (aged 15–24 years) not in education, employment or training, by sex (SDG 8.6.1)
d. Proportion of youth and adults with at least one ICT skill, by sex and age group (SDG 4.4.1)
e. Proportion of informal employment in non- agricultural sectors by sex (SDG 8.3.1)
f. Availability of enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce GhG emissions and adapt to climate change (based on EE and RES targets) (Y/N) (SDG13.2.1)
g. No. new or amended laws, policies, regulations approved for environmental protection and sustainable green and blue growth) incorporating gender equity considerations and sex disaggregated data
h. Degree of integrated water resources management (SDG 6.5.1)
i. Proportion of the country covered by protected areas and under improved management for conservation and sustainable use (SDG15.1.2, proxy)
j. Availability of i. National disaster risk reduction strategy and updated national emergency plan, and ii. Proportion of municipalities with disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework and incorporating gender equity and child rights considerations and sex disaggregated data (Y/N) (SDG 11.b.1)
k. No. cities implementing green and smart action plans providing access to safe, healthy, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities (SDG 11.7)

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a. Proportion of total government spending on essential services as a proportion of total government spending and GDP: i) Education; ii) Health; iii) Social protection; iv) Adequate housing
b. Gross early childhood education enrollment ratio in pre-primary education (children 3-6 years), disaggregated by sex (SDG4.2.2)
c. Average PISA score of 15-year old students, in reading, mathematics, and science, disaggregated by sex (proxy-SDG 4.1.19)
d. Coverage of essential health services (UHC; SDG3.8.110) - Proportion of children under 1 year that received measles vaccine (SDG 3.2.1)
e. Out-of-pocket expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure on health.
f. Percentage of infants under 6 months exclusively fed with breast milk (SDG 2.2.1, 2.2.2.)
g. Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 women in the age group 15–19 years old
h. Country Preparedness index & Operational readiness index to respond to pandemics  (à SDG 3.8.1; 3.d.1 ) (Level 1: <=30; Level 2: <=50%; Level 3: <=70%; Level 4: <=90%; Level 5: > 90%)
i. Number of i. households, ii. persons with disabilities (PwD), iii. refugees and persons granted temporary protection covered by social protection system (SDG 1.3.1)
j. Socio-economic gaps between Roma and non-Roma, by sex (reflected in employment, registration, and access to services)
k. Number of children in residential care at the end of the year, per 100,000 population aged 0-17, by sex
l. Number of visits on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health at Primary Health Care level.

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Outcome C2. Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality

End violence against women and children: Government institutions at central and local levels and CSOs service providers have increased capacities to prevent and respond to all forms of violence and exploitation against women and children, with focus on vulnerable groups and multidisciplinary, specialized services for the rehabilitation of children suffering sexual abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, and mental health challenges

Addressing gender stereotypes and harmful norms and practices: Influential leaders, communities, families, men and boys, women and girls have improved knowledge and capacities to address harmful norms, stereotypes, and behaviors that drive gender discrimination, VAW, VAC, child marriage  (Including intersection with other grounds of discrimination: age, ethnicity, dis/ability, migrant background, socioeconomic background).

Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting: Government institutions at central and local levels have increased capacities to plan, budget, monitor, track expenditures, and leverage resources for GEWE in targeted sectors.

Gender Equality Mechanisms: National Gender Machinery and public administration at central and local level have increased capacities support and monitor implementation of international and national commitments and EU priorities for gender equality (CEDAW, BPfA, Istanbul Convention, UNSCR1325, Agenda 2030 and SDG5).

Leadership and Participation: Women and girls and gender equality advocates have increased capacities and opportunities to lead, participate, and influence decision making processes at national and local level.

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Outcome C1. Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality

Access to justice: Law enforcement and justice institutions have improved capacities, structures, tools, and evidence to address gaps in legislation and strengthen justice system performance in line with international and national standards.

Good governance, participation and voice: Integrated multi-sector mechanisms will be created and strengthened to support dialogue and strengthen policy formulation, based on good governance principles (Cooperation efforts will promote inclusion and build higher levels of trust in society, and enable rights holders, especially from excluded groups, to have greater access to information and services (including FLA), enabling them to voice their concerns, claim their rights in legal processes and to seek remedies violations.)

Data and evidence: Cooperation Framework partners have increased capacities to generate quality disaggregated data to strengthen policies and programmes (quantitative and qualitative, results-based, gender sensitive, responsive to demographic changes and the situation of vulnerable groups)

Public sector accountability and quality services: Institutions at national and municipal level have enhanced capacities and ‘open-government’ mechanisms to deliver quality services, promote consultation and participation, carry-out integrity planning, fight corruption and organized crime, and strengthen participation of civil society and citizens, in line with good governance principles, the Open Government Partnership, and international standards

Accountability and oversight for human rights: The Parliament, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) and CSOs have strengthened capacities and mechanisms to assess the implementation of human rights and gender equality legislation, policies and strategies and to promote and protect the realisation of Albania’s human rights and gender equality commitments

Migration and asylum: The Government has increased capacities to i. Strengthen policies and legislation for effective migration and asylum governance, ii. Enhance the management of mixed movements of refugees and migrants including reception and identification of persons with special needs, iii Offer effective protection for unaccompanied, separated foreign children, minors and women, and iv. Strengthen mechanisms for diaspora engagement

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Outcome B. Sustainable, resilient and green economic growth and resource management

Employment and skills development: Government institutions have increased capacities to strengthen policies and services that address the skills mismatch and increase labour force participation and decent work, especially for young people, vulnerable groups and the long term unemployed

Sustainable and resilient economic growth and green and blue economy transition: Economic policy measures and programmes are designed, piloted, and tracked to promote sustainable, climate resilient, green and blue economic growth and women’s economic empowerment with focus on ‘building back better’

Innovation: Policies and programme measures are developed to promote digital economy, entrepreneurship and growth of competitive SMEs/ SMAEs, and increased spending on R&D

Climate and ecosystem resources: Planning and coordination mechanisms strengthened for climate change adaptation and mitigation and enhanced environmental management, conservation and protection, ensuring integration of gender equality commitments

DRR: Policies, capacities and mechanisms enhanced for effective disaster risk reduction, preparedness and response at all levels

Sustainable cities: Capacities of urban municipalities increased to implement sustainable development policies and programmes

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Outcome A. Human capital development & social inclusion

Social protection systems and mechanisms are strengthened to increase the coverage, quality, and monitoring of cash benefits and social support services for vulnerable groups.

Education institutions have new capacities to improve learning outcomes and to ensure greater inclusion of vulnerable groups, especially Roma and Egyptian learners and people with disabilities.

The health care system has increased capacities to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) targets by providing quality accessible people-centred services at an affordable cost.

Health and social protection systems can offer increased capacities to prepare for and respond to emergencies and pandemics and to promote increased community resilience.

Communities and civil society organizations have greater capacities to engage more fully in policy-making and service delivery.

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Outcome A. By 2026 there is increased and more equitable investment in people, removing barriers and creating opportunities for those at risk of exclusion.

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Outcome C1. By 2026, governance is more transparent and accountable, enabling people (women and girls, men and boys, and persons at risk of exclusion), to enjoy quality, inclusive services, enhanced rule of law and access to justice in line with Albania’s human rights commitments.

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Outcome C2. By 2026, gender responsive governance strengthens equality and non-discrimination, promotes women’s empowerment and human rights, and reduces violence against women and children.

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Outcome B. By 2026 innovative and integrated policy solutions accelerate sustainable, productive and inclusive economic development, enhancing climate change adaptation and mitigation and DRR transition to a green and blue economy.

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Action Coalitions – GLOBAL ACCELERATION PLAN

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Action Coalitions – GLOBAL ACCELERATION PLAN

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All women and girls in Albania fully enjoy and exercise their human rights, in a gender equal society and contribute to the country’s sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development and EU integration.

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Outcome C1. Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality

Access to justice: Law enforcement and justice institutions have improved capacities, structures, tools, and evidence to address gaps in legislation and strengthen justice system performance in line with international and national standards.

Good governance, participation and voice: Integrated multi-sector mechanisms will be created and strengthened to support dialogue and strengthen policy formulation, based on good governance principles (Cooperation efforts will promote inclusion and build higher levels of trust in society, and enable rights holders, especially from excluded groups, to have greater access to information and services (including FLA), enabling them to voice their concerns, claim their rights in legal processes and to seek remedies violations.)

Data and evidence: Cooperation Framework partners have increased capacities to generate quality disaggregated data to strengthen policies and programmes (quantitative and qualitative, results-based, gender sensitive, responsive to demographic changes and the situation of vulnerable groups)

Public sector accountability and quality services: Institutions at national and municipal level have enhanced capacities and ‘open-government’ mechanisms to deliver quality services, promote consultation and participation, carry-out integrity planning, fight corruption and organized crime, and strengthen participation of civil society and citizens, in line with good governance principles, the Open Government Partnership, and international standards

Accountability and oversight for human rights: The Parliament, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) and CSOs have strengthened capacities and mechanisms to assess the implementation of human rights and gender equality legislation, policies and strategies and to promote and protect the realisation of Albania’s human rights and gender equality commitments

Migration and asylum: The Government has increased capacities to i. Strengthen policies and legislation for effective migration and asylum governance, ii. Enhance the management of mixed movements of refugees and migrants including reception and identification of persons with special needs, iii Offer effective protection for unaccompanied, separated foreign children, minors and women, and iv. Strengthen mechanisms for diaspora engagement

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Outcome C2. Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality

End violence against women and children: Government institutions at central and local levels and CSOs service providers have increased capacities to prevent and respond to all forms of violence and exploitation against women and children, with focus on vulnerable groups and multidisciplinary, specialized services for the rehabilitation of children suffering sexual abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, and mental health challenges

Addressing gender stereotypes and harmful norms and practices: Influential leaders, communities, families, men and boys, women and girls have improved knowledge and capacities to address harmful norms, stereotypes, and behaviors that drive gender discrimination, VAW, VAC, child marriage  (Including intersection with other grounds of discrimination: age, ethnicity, dis/ability, migrant background, socioeconomic background).

Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting: Government institutions at central and local levels have increased capacities to plan, budget, monitor, track expenditures, and leverage resources for GEWE in targeted sectors.

Gender Equality Mechanisms: National Gender Machinery and public administration at central and local level have increased capacities support and monitor implementation of international and national commitments and EU priorities for gender equality (CEDAW, BPfA, Istanbul Convention, UNSCR1325, Agenda 2030 and SDG5).

Leadership and Participation: Women and girls and gender equality advocates have increased capacities and opportunities to lead, participate, and influence decision making processes at national and local level.

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Outcome B. Sustainable, resilient and green economic growth and resource management

Employment and skills development: Government institutions have increased capacities to strengthen policies and services that address the skills mismatch and increase labour force participation and decent work, especially for young people, vulnerable groups and the long term unemployed

Sustainable and resilient economic growth and green and blue economy transition: Economic policy measures and programmes are designed, piloted, and tracked to promote sustainable, climate resilient, green and blue economic growth and women’s economic empowerment with focus on ‘building back better’

Innovation: Policies and programme measures are developed to promote digital economy, entrepreneurship and growth of competitive SMEs/ SMAEs, and increased spending on R&D

Climate and ecosystem resources: Planning and coordination mechanisms strengthened for climate change adaptation and mitigation and enhanced environmental management, conservation and protection, ensuring integration of gender equality commitments

DRR: Policies, capacities and mechanisms enhanced for effective disaster risk reduction, preparedness and response at all levels

Sustainable cities: Capacities of urban municipalities increased to implement sustainable development policies and programmes

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Outcome A. Human capital development & social inclusion

Social protection systems and mechanisms are strengthened to increase the coverage, quality, and monitoring of cash benefits and social support services for vulnerable groups.

Education institutions have new capacities to improve learning outcomes and to ensure greater inclusion of vulnerable groups, especially Roma and Egyptian learners and people with disabilities.

The health care system has increased capacities to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) targets by providing quality accessible people-centred services at an affordable cost.

Health and social protection systems can offer increased capacities to prepare for and respond to emergencies and pandemics and to promote increased community resilience.

Communities and civil society organizations have greater capacities to engage more fully in policy-making and service delivery.

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Four key areas:

1. Put women and girls at the centre of Albanian sustainable development and EU integration.

2. Eliminate all forms of gender-based violence, harmful practices and violence against children.

3. Strengthen economic justice and women and girls’ economic empowerment.

4. Investing in women health and education.

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This is a joint position paper by United Nations in Albania identifying four key areas and strategies to accelerate gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the country:

1. Put women and girls at the centre of Albanian sustainable development and EU integration.

2. Eliminate all forms of gender-based violence, harmful practices and violence against children.

3. Strengthen economic justice and women and girls' economic empowerment.

4. Investing in women health and education.

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Languages available: English, Albanian

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Geographic coverage: Europe and Central Asia; Albania

Subject area(s): 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; Ending violence against women and girls; Economic empowerment; Education; Leadership and political participation
Resource type: Advocacy
Publication year: 2021

Number of pages: 5

Publishing entities: UN

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Advancing Gender Equality and the Empowerment of all Women and Girls in Albania - A position paper by the United Nations in Albania

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This is a joint position paper by United Nations in Albania identifying four key areas and strategies to accelerate gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the country: Put women and girls at the centre of Albanian sustainable development and EU integration.

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Gender-based violence is pervasive, offline and online, including domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual harassment in public spaces.​

Women’s labour force participation is lower than men’s, including in entrepreneurship, with a persistent wage gap of 18 points. Women are concentrated in the informal economy and agricultural sector, hence being more impacted by climate change. They have unequal access to resources, such as land and property.

Gender-responsive statistics, budgeting and accountability remains insufficient to implement Albania’s commitments and obligations at all government levels.​

Women’s participation in decision-making remains low.​

Women and girls have unequal access to social services (health, education), protection systems and justice.

Disadvantaged or marginalized groups, including rural women, Roma and Egyptian women, women with disabilities, migrant women, LGBT communities and older women are more at risk of exclusion.

COVID-19 reinforced socio-economic inequalities, stereotypical gender roles and identities, patriarchal traditions and customs that promote harmful masculinities and normalise VAWG.

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Red cards: UNSDCF
Blue cards: UN Women (Global)
Violet cards: UN Women Albania

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Highlighted = "High" impact & priority

1. Underpin the next SN with a clear TOC that maintains its systems approach and introduces an agenda for advancing visibility, leadership and impact.

2. Strengthen civil society partnerships across thematic areas.

3. In concert with the RC, should develop a strategy to strengthen UN Women’s position in the UNCT.

4. Conduct a deep dive into untapped thematic areas, including WEE and emerging issues, to evaluate the role/advantage for UN Women and develop strategic approaches.

5. Build an innovative culture into the office, the UN system and the SN.

6. Develop a strategic and targeted approach to private sector partnerships and working with the media as a means of impacting the social discourse about women in Albania.

7. Find ways to build the capacity of CO personnel in flagship areas and new and emerging topics of GEEW.

8. Develop a more strategic approach to resource mobilization.

9. Continue its work with local and national governments to drive towards a sustainable model for the gender machinery in Albania.

10. Develop a cross-thematic approach to culture change and shifting social discourse on the role of women and men in Albania.

11. Building on the current success, ensure that the needs of the most marginalized women and girls are directly targeted in the next SN.

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UN Women SP (2022-2025) Systemic Outcomes

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UN Women SP (2022-2025) Systemic Outcomes

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1. Gender-responsive normative frameworks, laws, policies, and institutions - A comprehensive and dynamic set of global norms and standards on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls is strengthened, translated into the development of gender-responsive national laws and policies, and implemented by gender-responsive institutions.

2. Financing for gender equality - Public and private financing advance gender equality through gender-responsive financing policies, strategies and instruments, allocated and spent through national, sub-national and institutional budgets.

3. Positive social norms - More men and boys, and women and girls, adopt attitudes, norms and practices that advance gender equality and women’s empowerment, including those that promote positive masculinities.

4. Women’s equitable access to services, goods and resources - More women and girls have equitable access to high-quality public goods, services, and resources that are responsive to their needs.

5. Voice, leadership and agency of women and girls - More women and girls exercise their voice, agency and leadership, including through an enabling environment that supports women- and youth-led organizations.

6. Production, analysis and use of gender statistics and data - Gender statistics, data and knowledge are produced, analysed and used to inform policymaking, advocacy and accountability for delivering gender equality and women's empowerment results.

7. UN system coordination for gender equality - The UN System coherently and systematically contributes to progress on gender equality and the empowerment and rights of women and girls, in accordance with international Human Rights standards.

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UN Women Albania - Comparative Advantage 🏆

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UN Women Albania - Comparative Advantage 🏆

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Successive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A lack of consensus on electoral reform.

Unfavorable global economic and trade trends.

High risks from natural hazards and potential emergencies.

Increase in flows of refugees and migrants.

Increased outmigration.

Potential changes in the EU accession process.

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The COVID-19 pandemic fades toward the end of 2021.

EU accession constitutes a main driver of change, with a focus on legal and policy reforms related to the EU acquis.

There is political and policy commitment to green growth and sustainable consumption and production.

There is increasing investment in digital infrastructure.

Disparities affecting excluded groups will remain and may worsen.

Population ageing, internal and out-migration patterns will continue.

Mixed migration flows will continue.

The decentralization process will accelerate and enable Municipalities to emerge as major agents of change

The Government will scale-up disaster risk reduction efforts and increase investments for agriculture and rural development, focused on smallholders and especially women farmers.

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ToC Outcome C2: Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality

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ToC Outcome C2: Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality

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Enabling women and children to live lives free from discrimination and violence and to participate equally in decision-making depends upon a whole of government approach to embed gender analysis and child rights considerations into institutional decision-making and implementation.

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ToC Outcome C1: Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality

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ToC Outcome C1: Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality

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Democratic governance and the realization of human rights and gender equality depends upon stronger performance by governing institutions, especially at municipal level, and increased citizen and community participation to determine the policies and spending priorities that affect them.

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ToC Outcome B: Sustainable, resilient and green economic growth and resource management

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ToC Outcome B: Sustainable, resilient and green economic growth and resource management

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Economic development will be made more resilient, inclusive and sustainable by the design and implementation of evidence-based policy solutions and programmes that target structural weaknesses in the economy and that support efforts to decouple economic development from environmental degradation.

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ToC Outcome A: Human capital development & social inclusion

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ToC Outcome A: Human capital development & social inclusion

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Improved well-being and quality of life for all people in Albania depends upon increased more equitable investment in essential social services, including education and life skills, health care, social protection and care, and housing.

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Outcome A. Human capital development & social inclusion
By 2026 there is increased and more equitable investment in people, removing barriers and creating opportunities for those at risk of exclusion.

Outcome B. Sustainable, resilient and green economic growth and resource management
By 2026 innovative and integrated policy solutions accelerate sustainable, productive and inclusive economic development, enhancing climate change adaptation and mitigation and DRR transition to a green and blue economy.

Outcome C1. Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality
By 2026, governance is more transparent and accountable, enabling people (women and girls, men and boys, and persons at risk of exclusion), to enjoy quality, inclusive services, enhanced rule of law and access to justice in line with Albania’s human rights commitments.

Outcome C2. Effective, people-centred governance, rule of law, human rights and gender equality
By 2026, gender responsive governance strengthens equality and non-discrimination, promotes women’s empowerment and human rights, and reduces violence against women and children.

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5 priorities:

1. Ensuring equal representation by women in all COVID-19 response planning and decision-making.

2. Addressing increases in violence against women and girls, including through coordinated UN support, access to essential and coordinated services, data availability and strengthened prevention and response efforts.

3. Applying an intentional gender lens to social protection and socio-economic stimulus packages.

4. Addressing the care economy, paid and unpaid, including through the engagement of men and boys.

5. Supporting the establishment of dedicated coordination mechanisms and the availability and analysis of gender data.