Rule of Law (Sawasya II) Palestine 2019-2023
Activity-ID : SE-0-SE-6-10719A0101-PSE-15130The Rule of Law programme, Sawasya II, seeks to advance the rule of law, integrity, gender justice and human rights in Palestine for the period 2019-2021. Bringing together the main UN entities (UNDP/UNWomen/Unicef) mandated and invested in these areas in an integrated programme framework (three years, with provision for a further two optional years), the Sawasya II will contribute towards a functioning and inclusive rule of law system that respects, protects and fulfils human rights and gender equality and promote peace and security...
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The Rule of Law programme, Sawasya II, seeks to advance the rule of law, integrity, gender justice and human rights in Palestine for the period 2019-2021. Bringing together the main UN entities (UNDP/UNWomen/Unicef) mandated and invested in these areas in an integrated programme framework (three years, with provision for a further two optional years), the Sawasya II will contribute towards a functioning and inclusive rule of law system that respects, protects and fulfils human rights and gender equality and promote peace and security. Sweden aim to contribute with financing for the programme starting 1 April 2019, but has been involved in the development of the programme and monitored it closely since the start in July 2018, hence supports the efforts that have been made and results that have been achieved since then. Access to justice is a basic principle of the rule of law. In the absence of access to justice, people are unable to have their voice heard, to exercise their rights, to challenge discrimination or hold decision-makers accountable. Acknowledging that the ability to access justice is a human right initself and is key to the realization of all other human rights, Sawasya II will address gender justice gaps and structural discrimination against women which are deeply entrenched in the justice and security systems in Palestine. To do so, Sawasya II has conducted a gender analysis of the underlying causes of gender inequality and discrimination against women, and investigated the impact of those causes on women’s access to justice and their realization to human rights. Sawasya II adopts a holistic gender mainstreaming approach and developed a gender strategy which sets out tools, methods and approaches to ensure that women’s rights, needs and interests are adequately reflected in the programme’s policy, programming frameworks and directions. The Sawasya II programme builds on the accumulated experience and expertise of the involved UN entities, at both global and local levels, including that of the Sawasya I joint programme of UNDP and UNWomen, as well as the experience of Unicef. The process for developing the programme proposal for Sawasya II has been thoroughly based upon previous experiences, evaluations and an intense dialouge with all partners and stakeholders connected to the programme. From the perspective of the UN implementing agencies, the focus, content and strategy of Sawasya II has been informed extensively by discussions with Palestinian counterparts and stakeholders. The programme has identified key lessons learnt from the implementation of the Sawasya I programme in terms of: i) strategic and thematic focus; ii) programme implementation strategy; iii) programme governance structure; iv) programme management arrangements and v) programme gender, children and women’s human rights integration. These lessons learned, which drew on the recommendations of a mid-term strategic review, the final independent evaluation of the Sawasya I programme , an independently produced report by Clingendael Institute , and rolling internal analysis, have informed the design of Sawasya II. The implementing UN agencies have also drawn upon analysis and commentary on relevant issues emanating from multilateral forums concerned with Palestine, such as the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee and on the experiences of other political, development and humanitarian actors on the ground. The Programme aims to leverage partnerships with other key bilateral and multilateral development partners, including the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO), the Office of the Middle East Quartet, the European Union (via both the Office of the EU Representative and the EUPOL COPPS mission), and lead bilateral donors in the justice and security sectors.
Transactions
Type (Click to sort Ascending) | Date (Click to sort Ascending) | Value (Click to sort Ascending) |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment |
4/1/2019
| USD 6,345,245 |
| Disbursement |
7/28/2019
| USD 3,701,393 |
| Disbursement |
3/28/2020
| USD 1,628,718 |
| Disbursement |
9/28/2020
| USD 1,085,812 |
Policy markers
Marker (Click to sort Ascending) | Principal objective (Click to sort Ascending) | Significant objective (Click to sort Ascending) | Not targeted (Click to sort Ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender Equality | |||
| Aid to Environment | |||
| Participatory Development/Good Governance | |||
| Trade Development | |||
| Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity | |||
| Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation | |||
| Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation | |||
| Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification | |||
| Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) | |||
| Disaster Risk Reduction(DRR) | |||
| Disability |
Documents
- Decision on amendment of contribution Sawasya II - pdf
- STANDARD ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR "Promoting the Rule of Law in the state of Palestine" USING PASS-THROUGH FUND MANAGEMENT - pdf
- Decision on Contribution regarding "Promoting the Rule of Law in the state of Palestine" - pdf
Results
Expected results
The overarching objective of Sawasya II has UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5 and 16 at its core: focused on achieving gender equality and empowerment for women and girls (SDG 5) and the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provision of access to justice for all, and the realisation of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels (SDG 16). There are four outcome objectives to support the overall programme objective; 1) Rule of law institutions are strengthened and reunified by legal, regulatory and policy frameworks in line with international standards. 2) Service provision by rule of law institutions is effective, accountable and inclusive. 3) All Palestinians, especially children and vulnerable groups, have access to justice, security and protection without discrimination. 4) Women's access to justice and security are improved through gender-responsive service delivery and empowerment of women.
Results
Despite considerable challenges, important strides have been made towards aligning policy frameworks with international standards, including through the adoption of two milestone decree laws protecting women from early marriage and expanding women's parental rights. The program has been able to contribute with important advances at policy level, including the launch and rollout of standard operating procedures for the prosecution of violence against women and the development of guidelines, by the Attorney General's Office and the Palestinian Civil Police, for the provision of services to women and girl victims of cyber violence. The Gender Checklist launched in 2019 , enables the systematic review of laws against international standards. To further strengthen the policy and accountability environment, more than 10 600 criminal court hearings were monitored for the first time 2020, in both West Bank and Gaza Strip, in an effort by the program to highlight critical gaps in service delivery and strengthen the capacity of civil society to conduct evidence-based advocacy. Significant progress has also been made towards further professionalizing the judiciary in a manner that makes it more protective of women and children. Moving away from ad hoc modalities, the first standardized training program for family judges was launched in 2019 by the Palestinian Judicial Institute.