Shaml - Protection and Reintegration of Furthest-left-behind (UN Women Pilot)
Activity-ID : SE-0-SE-6-13343A0101-PSE-15180The proposed project, Enhancing the Protection and Reintegration of Furthest Left Behind Groups of Women and Girls Victims and Survivors of Violence in Palestine (2020-2022), is to be implemented by UN Women Palestine. The project aligns with support area 1 of the new strategy for Sweden's international development cooperation with Palestine 2020-2024, 'Strengthened democracy, improved gender equality and greater respect for human rights', with the main objective of addressing the gaps in protection and reintegration policies and services. It is a pilot project in the sense that it interlinks the three areas under that support area: human rights, gender, and health, which is a relatively new approach within the strategy.
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The proposed project, Enhancing the Protection and Reintegration of Furthest Left Behind Groups of Women and Girls Victims and Survivors of Violence in Palestine (2020-2022), is to be implemented by UN Women Palestine. The project aligns with support area 1 of the new strategy for Sweden's international development cooperation with Palestine 2020-2024, 'Strengthened democracy, improved gender equality and greater respect for human rights', with the main objective of addressing the gaps in protection and reintegration policies and services. It is a pilot project in the sense that it interlinks the three areas under that support area: human rights, gender, and health, which is a relatively new approach within the strategy.
Transactions
Type (Click to sort Ascending) | Date (Click to sort Ascending) | Value (Click to sort Ascending) |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment |
12/9/2020
| USD 1,661,292 |
| Disbursement |
12/28/2020
| USD 1,085,812 |
| Disbursement |
3/28/2022
| USD 617,939 |
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
- Shaml UN Women Signed agreement 2020 - pdf
- Decision on contribution regarding "Shaml - Protection and Reintegration of Furthest-left-behind (Pilot Program with UN Women)" - pdf
Results
Expected results
Impact: Furthest left behind women and girls in Palestine live a life free of violence. Outcome 1: Policy/decision makers' attitudes are more favorable towards the rights of furthest left behind groups of women and girls, survivors and victims of violence. Output 1.1: Knowledge and perception of policy/decision makers are enhanced and sensitized towards the rights of the furthest left behind groups of women and girls, victims and survivors of violence. Output 1.2: Women and human rights organizations are more capable to advocate for the rights of furthest left behind groups of women and girls, victims and survivors of violence. Outcome 2: Furthest left behind groups of women and girls’ access to quality and inclusive protection and reintegration services is enhanced. Output 2.1: Service providers develop and provide quality, accessible and more inclusive protection and reintegration services to the three identified groups of the furthest left behind groups of i) women and girls victims and survivors of violence (Girls in conflict with the law and victims and survivors of violence),ii) elderly women with disabilities, and iii) women and girls drug addicts. Output 2.2: Furthest left behind groups of women and girls (and their families) are more aware of their rights and the available services and how to use them. Output 2.3: Communities are supported to promote and uphold human rights of the furthest left behind groups of women and girls, survivors and victims of violence.
Results
A sample of results achieved by the partner are: Outcome 1: Policy/decision makers attitudes are more favourable towards the rights of furthest left behind groups Of women and girl survivors and victims of violence. A total of 25 decision and policy makers (22 in Gaza and three in the West Bank; 12 females, and 13 males), have an enhanced understanding about the rights of the furthest left behind groups of women and girl victims and survivors of violence. Through two hearing sessions, 62 women asserted their rights by advocating for their needs and sharing their stories, experiences, demands, concerns, and priorities with policy and decision makers. A total of 64 CSO participants, representing 21 CSOs and CBOs in Gaza, have increased their awareness and knowledge about effective advocacy on the rights of furthest left behind groups of women and girl victims and survivors of violence. Outcome 2: Furthest left behind groups of women and girls access to quality and more inclusive protection and reintegration services is enhanced. A total of 196 women from the West Bank and Gaza (21 from the West Bank and 175 from Gaza) accessed protection and reintegration services through Shamls CSO partners interventions. Furthermore, 30 women and girls with disabilities in Gaza have increased awareness about their legal rights and legal procedures through the provision of two legal group counselling sessions. The counselling sessions covered topics related to their rights as per the applicable laws, and the available legal services, including in cases of alimony, marriage agreements, inheritance, divorce, complaints systems, and others. Moreover, 80 women and girls (aged 16-50) with disabilities participated in two recreational Open days (40 participants participated in each day).