1.
Cultural and Societal Barriers
WHAT is needed for implementation:
- Task Forces: A specialized task force of sociologists, gender experts, and
religious scholars is required to facilitate cross-cultural dialogue and address
societal norms.
- Materials: Educational materials, campaigns, and training programs need to
be designed to raise awareness about gender equality and the harmful
effects of outdated societal norms.
- Legislation: Policies that promote gender equality and penalize
discriminatory practices rooted in culture need to be formulated and
adopted.
WHO will provide:
- Personnel: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in
partnership with local governments and civil society organizations, will
provide personnel for this initiative. Additionally, experts from the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will
contribute to the educational campaigns.
- Materials: The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) will
assist in developing culturally sensitive educational materials and conducting
workshops.
- Task Force Leaders: UN Women will oversee the creation of task forces and
ensure they are staffed by qualified individuals from countries with diverse
cultural backgrounds.
WHO will oversee and be responsible:
- Oversight: UN Women will take responsibility for overseeing the execution
of this framework. They will coordinate with local governments and NGOs to
ensure adherence to the plan.
- Accountability: Regional offices of UN Women, alongside local government
agencies, will be responsible for implementing the changes and reporting
back on progress.
WHO will provide funds:
- Funding Plan: Funding will come from a multi-donor trust fund managed by
UN Women, with contributions from Austria, Sweden, and Norway. The
private sector, particularly companies involved in corporate social
responsibility (CSR) initiatives for gender equality (such as Nike’s Girl Effect),
will also contribute.
- Budgeting: Initial funding estimates suggest $20 million is required over
five years. Contributions will be evenly distributed, with Austria leading with
$5 million, followed by Norway and Sweden with $4 million each. Remaining
funds will be covered by private contributions.
WHERE will this be gathered:
- Location for Materials: Educational materials and task force resources will
be developed at regional UN Women offices in target countries.
- Global Coordination Hub: The headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland will
serve as the coordination hub for monitoring progress.
WHERE will this be implemented:
- Target Areas: The focus will be on countries with deeply rooted cultural
barriers to women’s rights, including India, Pakistan, Peru, and South
Africa. Urban centers in these countries, where both cultural resistance
and educational potential are highest, will be the primary targets.
WHEN will resources be gathered:
- Deadline for Gathering Resources: Materials, personnel, and funding
should be finalized by December 2025, to ensure sufficient time for the
rollout of programs.
WHEN will implementation start and end:
- Implementation Start Date: The plan will officially commence in
January 2026, with a projected end date of December 2030.
HOW will this be executed:
- Procedures:
1. Phase 1: Assessment and Dialogue (January 2026 – December 2026):
Focus groups and surveys will assess the cultural resistance in target
regions.
2. Phase 2: Campaign Launch (January 2027 – December 2028): Educational
campaigns, community workshops, and religious dialogues will be rolled out.
3. Phase 3: Legal and Policy Advocacy (January 2029 – December 2030):
Governments will be engaged to modify or adopt gender-equal legislation,
with oversight from UN Women.
2. Prevalence of Femicide
WHAT is needed for implementation:
- Task Forces: A Global Anti-Femicide Task Force composed of law
enforcement, forensic experts, and gender-based violence (GBV) specialists.
- Materials: A comprehensive tracking and reporting system for femicide
cases, awareness campaigns, and survivor support programs.
- Legislation: Gender-specific laws must be implemented and enforced to
address femicide directly.
WHO will provide:
- Personnel: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) will
deploy criminal justice experts, and Interpol will assist with international
coordination.
- Materials: The World Health Organization (WHO) will provide tools to track
femicide cases and assess health risks associated with GBV. NGOs like
Women’s Link Worldwide will assist in survivor support programs.
- Task Force Leaders: Regional leadership will be handled by UNODC and local
law enforcement agencies.
WHO will oversee and be responsible:
- Oversight: UNODC and UN Women will co-lead the task force, reporting
progress to the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence
Against Women.
- Accountability: The International Criminal Court (ICC) will have jurisdiction
over extreme cases of systemic femicide.
WHO will provide funds:
- Funding Plan: Funding will be secured through the UN Trust Fund to End
Violence Against Women, with major contributions from countries like
Germany, Canada, and Australia. The estimated cost is $50 million
over five years.
WHERE will this be gathered:
- Location for Gathering Materials: Task force members and forensic
materials will be gathered at UNODC headquarters in Vienna, Austria,
and Interpol’s General Secretariat in Lyon, France.
WHERE will this be implemented:
- Target Areas: Countries with high femicide rates like Mexico, Brazil,
South Africa, and El Salvador will be the focus, with urban and rural
areas targeted for intervention.
WHEN will resources be gathered:
- Deadline for Gathering Resources: Personnel and resources should be
finalized by June 2025, to ensure timely intervention.
WHEN will implementation start and end:
- Implementation Start Date: Operations will commence in July 2025,
with an estimated completion date of July 2030.
HOW will this be executed:
- Procedures:
1. Phase 1: Law Enforcement Training (July 2025 – June 2026): Training
programs will equip local law enforcement to handle femicide cases.
2. Phase 2: Tracking and Monitoring (July 2026 – June 2027): Comprehensive
databases will track and report all femicide cases.
3. Phase 3: Survivor Support and Legal Advocacy (July 2027 – July 2030):
Victims and families will receive legal and psychological support, and
governments will be pushed to enforce stricter penalties for femicide.
3. Lack of Representation of Women in the Workforce
WHAT is needed for implementation:
- Task Forces: An International Gender Workforce Integration Task Force of
economists, labor experts, and policy makers.
- Materials: Employment equity assessments, mentoring programs for
women, and educational materials on labor rights.
- Legislation: Countries need to enforce workplace gender quotas and equal
pay legislation.
WHO will provide:
- Personnel: International Labour Organization (ILO), along with experts from
UN Women, will provide technical support and personnel.
- Materials: ILO will develop the educational resources, and OECD will
contribute research on the economic benefits of gender equality.
- Task Force Leaders: UN Women and the ILO will co-chair this initiative.
WHO will oversee and be responsible:
- Oversight: The ILO will monitor implementation with regular updates to
the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
WHO will provide funds:
- Funding Plan: The World Bank and European Union will fund this
initiative, with a budget of $30 million over five years.
WHERE will this be gathered:
- Location for Gathering Materials: The ILO headquarters in Geneva,
Switzerland will serve as the hub for assembling materials and
personnel.
WHERE will this be implemented:
- Target Areas: Countries with notable gender gaps in the workforce,
such as Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Nigeria, will be targeted for
workforce integration programs.
WHEN will resources be gathered:
- Deadline for Gathering Resources: Resources must be gathered by
March 2026, with implementation following shortly after.
WHEN will implementation start and end:
- Implementation Start Date: The plan will begin in April 2026 and
conclude in April 2031.
HOW will this be executed:
- Procedures:
1. Phase 1: Employment Equity Audits (April 2026 – December 2026):
Companies will be audited for gender representation in the workforce.
2. Phase 2: Mentorship and Training Programs (January 2027 – December
2028): Women will receive mentorship and workforce readiness training.
3. Phase 3: Legislative Reforms and Advocacy (January 2029 – April 2031):
Advocacy for legislative changes to enforce gender equality in employment
will be carried out.
4. Reproductive Rights of Women
WHAT is needed for implementation:
- Task Forces: A Global Reproductive Health Task Force composed of medical
professionals, women’s rights advocates, and legal experts.
- Materials: Contraceptives, safe abortion access, healthcare facilities, and
educational materials on reproductive health and rights.
- Legislation: Governments must pass and enforce legislation that
guarantees access to safe abortion, family planning, and maternal healthcare
services.
WHO will provide:
- Personnel: The World Health Organization (WHO) will lead this initiative with
support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and UN
Women will provide gender and rights experts.
- Materials: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will supply
contraceptives and medical supplies, while Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
will provide medical personnel for healthcare centers.
- Task Force Leaders: WHO and UNFPA will co-lead this task force, ensuring
medical and legal provisions are aligned.
WHO will oversee and be responsible:
- Oversight: The WHO and UNFPA will jointly oversee implementation,
working closely with national governments and healthcare providers.
- Accountability: UNFPA will track progress and ensure that countries meet
international reproductive health standards.
WHO will provide funds:
- Funding Plan: Funding will be secured from the Global Fund for Women,
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Norway’s Agency for
Development Cooperation (Norad). The budget is estimated at $40
million over five years, with contributions from both public and private
sectors.
WHERE will this be gathered:
- Location for Gathering Materials: Medical supplies and personnel will
be coordinated from the UNFPA headquarters in New York and WHO’s
Geneva office.
WHERE will this be implemented:
- Target Areas: Countries with restricted reproductive rights such as El
Salvador, Poland, Nicaragua, and the Philippines will be the primary
focus, with both urban and rural clinics receiving support.
WHEN will resources be gathered:
- Deadline for Gathering Resources: Resources will be gathered by
October 2025, in preparation for the project launch.
WHEN will implementation start and end:
- Implementation Start Date: The plan will start in January 2026 and end
in December 2030.
HOW will this be executed:
- Procedures:
1. Phase 1: Legal and Policy Reform Advocacy (January 2026 – December
2026): Collaborate with governments to reform restrictive reproductive laws.
2. Phase 2: Establishment of Health Facilities and Access (January 2027 –
December 2028): Build and support clinics offering comprehensive
reproductive health services.
3. Phase 3: Public Education and Access (January 2029 – December 2030):
Launch public campaigns to educate women and girls on reproductive rights
and access to services.
5. Gender-Based Violence
WHAT is needed for implementation:
- Task Forces: A Global Task Force on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) consisting
of law enforcement officers, psychologists, legal experts, and social workers.
- Materials: Helplines, shelters, trauma recovery programs, training programs
for law enforcement, and community awareness campaigns.
- Legislation: Countries must adopt strict anti-GBV laws, provide legal
protections for victims, and establish survivor support systems.
WHO will provide:
- Personnel: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) will
supply law enforcement expertise, while UN Women will provide legal and
social work professionals. NGOs like Human Rights Watch (HRW) and
Amnesty International will offer expertise in advocacy and human rights law.
- Materials: UNFPA will provide shelters and trauma recovery centers, and
International Rescue Committee (IRC) will deliver materials for psychological
care and rehabilitation.
- Task Force Leaders: UNODC and UN Women will co-chair this task force.
WHO will oversee and be responsible:
- Oversight: UNODC and UN Women will oversee the implementation of this
framework, with national governments responsible for enforcement.
- Accountability: National governments will report to UNODC on progress and
enforcement of GBV laws.
WHO will provide funds:
- Funding Plan: The United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against
Women, with contributions from Canada, Germany, and Australia, will
fund this initiative. The projected budget is $60 million over five years.
WHERE will this be gathered:
- Location for Gathering Materials: Resources will be gathered at regional
UN offices and UNODC headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
WHERE will this be implemented:
- Target Areas: Countries with high rates of gender-based violence like
South Africa, India, Brazil, and Mexico will be the initial targets for
intervention.
WHEN will resources be gathered:
- Deadline for Gathering Resources: Resources should be finalized by
December 2025.
WHEN will implementation start and end:
- Implementation Start Date: The plan will begin in January 2026 and
end in January 2031.
HOW will this be executed:
- Procedures:
1. Phase 1: Legal Reforms and Advocacy (January 2026 – December 2026):
Engage governments in legislative reforms to criminalize all forms of GBV.
2. Phase 2: Establish Helplines and Support Centers (January 2027 –
December 2028): Build shelters and launch helplines for survivors of GBV.
3. Phase 3: Education and Law Enforcement Training (January 2029 –
January 2031): Train law enforcement on handling GBV cases and raise public
awareness on GBV.