§Extent to which shared responsibilities of domestic and care work within the household and the family are promoted

§Extent to which provision of care services, infrastructure and social protection policies allow an equal division of domestic and care work between men and women

§Extent to which policies and measures are in place to regulate paid maternity, paternity and parental leave, including in the context of COVID-19 recovery plans

§Extent to which legislation is in place to foster paid maternity, paternity and parental leave

Improved policy, legal framework and access to care services enabling equal division of domestic and care work between women and men

§Number of women and men who report gender-based discrimination at work in the last 12 months, at least disaggregated by sex

§Number of government programmes implemented to improve women’s ability to benefit from employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, including social entrepreneurship, offered by the digital transformation

§Extent to which the partner country’s gender equality aspects of the labour market policy is monitored and evaluated

§Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, new-borns, work-injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable (SDG 1.3.1)

§Number of measures in place in partner countries to protect the rights of women workers, including domestic workers, and their access to decent work and social security [e.g. ratification and implementation of CEDAW, ILO fundamental conventions and C190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work and C189 on Domestic Workers.]

Increased access for women in all their diversity to decent work in non-traditional, in particular science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and female-dominated sectors, including women’s transition to the formal economy and coverage by non-discriminatory and inclusive social protection systems

§Number of women with increased management and leadership skills through government initiatives (disaggregated by sector – public/private)

§Extent of leadership of women, girls and women's rights organisations in social dialogue

§Extent of participation by women and by women's rights organisations in social dialogue

§Extent to which gender norms regarding leadership are challenged to enhance women’s access to leadership positions

§Proportion of women in high level negotiation and mediation fora (peace, trade, investment, post-conflict and distribution) (FPI RF)

§ % of women nominated to senior level positions in private sector (e.g. investment boards / fund management teams, corporate boards, CEOs, business associations, chambers of commerce, cooperative boards, professional bodies, etc.)

§ % of women nominated to senior level positions in public sector (e.g. ministries of finance, economic planning, business development)

Improved access for women in all their diversity to managerial and leadership roles in social and economic sectors and fora

§Number of gender responsive programmes by partner government that increase access for women and girls to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable public transport in rural and urban areas

§Number of women beneficiaries of business development services who registered their own business, including social enterprises

§Number of gender-responsive policies approved by partner government in the circular economy sector

§Number of gender-responsive policies approved by partner government in the green economy sector

Women in all their diversity have improved access to entrepreneurship opportunities, including social entrepreneurship, and alternative livelihoods and strengthened participation in the green and circular economy

§Extent to which migrant women are supported to contribute to the sustainable development of countries of origin through remittances, skills and knowledge

§Extent to which measures are in place to facilitate women and men’s ownership of an individual bank account, disaggregated at least by sex

§Number of beneficiaries, disaggregated at least by sex, with access to financial services: a) firms, b) individuals (EU RF 2.13)

§Number of practices aimed at removing barriers preventing women from market access, investment and business development (FPI RF)

§Number of relevant actors (private sector companies, ministries, etc.) influenced to adopt processes to improve women’s economic empowerment / to remove barriers to market access for women in a given sector (FPI RF)

§Number of policy, regulatory or legal reforms adopted to support women’s employment and entrepreneurship, such as in terms of ownership and land rights, inheritance, mobility, access to identification

§Proportion of countries where the legal framework (including customary law) guarantees women’s equal rights to land ownership and/or control (SDG 5.a.2)

Increased access for women in all their diversity to financial services and products, and productive resources

Reduction in gender disparities in enrolment, progression and retention at all levels of education and lifelong learning for women, men, girls and boys

§% of representation of women and men in research careers

§% of girls having access to and using distance digital learning tools during crises such as the one caused by COVID-19

§Extent to which appropriate policies and measures are implemented by government to improve the access of girls and women to inclusive and quality education, including STEM fields and quality digital education and training

§% of students who have benefited from vocational education and training / skills development and other active labour market programmes leading to jobs; disaggregated at least by sex

§Existence of child-friendly, accessible and accountable school mechanisms and systems to take action on reported cases of school related gender based violence

§Number of teachers trained on inclusive gender-sensitive education of management staff working in the public education sector who are women (disaggregated by level – school, district or national level)

§Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex (SDG 4.6.1)

§% of pupils whose learning has been assessed in a timely manner according to the national learning assessment framework

§Extent to which government legislation and its implementation support and deliver accessible infrastructure and materials for girls and boys children with special needs, e.g. children with disabilities

§Extent to which government has implemented infrastructure policies that are supportive of girls’ school attendance, such as safe schools close to where children live or affordable school transport

§Extent to which government policy creates a supportive environment for pregnant girls to remain in, or to return to school

§Extent to which government policy promotes teacher education and teaching practices that are gender-sensitive and inclusive

§Extent to which partner government policy provides universal access to at least one year of early childhood education with priority for the most marginalised children

§Extent to which partner government policy on gender equality in education is monitored and evaluated

§Extent to which partner government policy on gender equality in education at all levels is resourced and implemented

§Extent to which curricula and learning materials are free from discriminatory social norms and gender stereotypes

§% of representation of women and men in teaching profession and management

§Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill, by sex (SDG 4.4.1)

§Ratio of female to male who have benefitted from Vocational Education and Training / Skills development and other active labour market programmes leading to jobs

§Proportion of children and young people (a) in Grades 2/3, (b) at the end of primary and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics (%),by sex (SDG 4.1.1.)

§Number of individuals with improved access to health services, disaggregated at least by sex

Public health systems have sufficient and sustained financing to address the health needs of women and girls in all their diversity

§Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water (SDG 6.2.1)

§Extent to which Schools monitor the provision of safe water and sanitation facilities for menstrual hygiene management

§Number of individuals with access to improved drinking water source and/or sanitation facility with EU support (EU RF 2.8)

§Number of women, men, girls and boys benefiting from national mental and psycho-social services in all contexts, including in humanitarian, vulnerable, fragile, crisis and conflict affected settings

§Extent to which government gender equality policy for the healthcare sector is monitored and evaluated

§Extent to which the gender equality policy for the healthcare sector is informed by a sector-specific, and context-specific, gender analysis,

§Extent to which government gender equality policy for the healthcare sector is implemented

§Extent to which specific measures are in place to recognise and timely address girls and women’s health and protection needs in humanitarian, vulnerable, fragile, crisis and conflict affected contexts, and of global crises like the pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus

Improved regulatory framework for ensuring equal access to universal and public quality preventive, curative and rehabilitative physical and mental health care services for women, men, girls and boys in all their diversity, including in fragile and humanitarian crisis affected contexts

§Number of women of reproductive age, adolescent girls and children under 5 reached by nutrition-related interventions supported by the EU (EU RF 2.2)

Women, men, girls and boys, in all their diversity, have improved nutrition levels

5.Improved systems for collecting quality, disaggregated and globally comparable data on women’s political participation and leadership

4.Equitable social norms, attitudes and behaviours promoting equal participation and leadership fostered at community and individual levels – through civic education, media, education and culture at all levels

3.Women’s organisations, other CSOs and women human rights defenders working for gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment and rights work more freely and are better protected by law

2.Women and girls, in all their diversity, have improved access to justice to safeguard their civil and political rights

1.Enabling conditions created for equal participation of women, men, girls and boys, in all their diversity, in decision-making

§Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments (SDG 5.5.1, EU RF 1.8)

Women, men, girls and boys, in all their diversity, participate equally in decision-making processes, in all spheres and at all levels of political and public life, including online, to take on leadership roles, to enjoy and exercise their human rights and seek redress if these rights are denied.

§Existence of media observatory, whose remit includes monitoring and recording coverage of women’s and girls’ participation and leadership

§Extent to which instances of gender-based discrimination are covered in local and in national media

§% of parents who believe it is acceptable to talk to their children about menstruation, disaggregated at least by sex

§Extent to which local and national leaders and influencers, including traditional, religious and community leaders, engage in initiatives to challenge and change social norms and discriminatory gender stereotypes

§Extent to which women and girls are visible and portrayed as equal contributors to society in the media, literature, cultural and sports arenas

§Extent to which local and national media challenge discriminatory social norms and gender stereotypes about women’s and girls’ participation and leadership

Equitable social norms, attitudes and behaviours promoting equal participation and leadership by women and men fostered at community and individual levels – through education, media, culture and sports

§Number of women’s rights organisations, peacebuilding organisations, feminist organisations, and women human rights defenders’ organisations who participated in consultations around new policies and draft legislation with the regional, national and local government/state actors

§Extent to which reports in local and national media on human rights violations against women, men, girls and boys are free from social norms and gender-stereotypes

§Extent to which human rights violations against women, men, girls and boys are reported in local and national media, disaggregated by sex

§Extent to which women's rights organisations, feminist organisations and other CSOs , peacebuilders and women human rights defenders working for gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment and rights are able to work independently without fear of their safety and security

§Number of laws and policies where recommendations made by women’s rights organisations have been taken on board by regional, national and local government bodies during the drafting or revision process, including in conflict-affected contexts

§Number of victims of human rights violations, disaggregated at least by sex, directly benefiting from assistance funded by the EU (EU RF)

Women’s organisations, other CSOs and women human rights defenders working for gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment and rights work more freely and are better protected by law

§Number of consultations by partner government at national and local level with women’s rights organisations engaged in law reform advocacy

§Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law (SDG 16.b.1)

§% of the population who perceive the overall quality of justice dispensed as good or very good, disaggregated at least by sex

§Extent to which legislation is revised to remove gender-discriminatory clauses on family, divorce, custody of children, inheritance, employment, pay, social security, ownership of assets, land etc.

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

Women and girls, in all their diversity, have improved access to justice to safeguard their civil and political rights

§Number of reforms and specific measures taken by government monitoring bodies to monitor the implementation of existing policy commitments on women’s and girls’ participation in decision-making

§Number of reforms and specific measures taken by local authorities to implement existing policy commitments on women’s and girls’ participation in decision-making

§Number of reforms and specific measures taken by the national parliament and parliamentary committees to implement existing gender equality and women’s empowerment policy commitments on women’s participation in decision-making

§Extent to which local and national media portray positive images of women and girls in political and public life

§Extent to which female leaders influence policy and decision-making, including in conflict-affected contexts

§Proportion of countries with systems to track and make public allocations for gender equality and women’s empowerment (SDG 5.c.1)

§Number of specific actions taken by partner country government (such as quota systems or other similar measures) to address discriminatory practices and improve women’s representation in parliament and government institutions and decision-making positions, at regional, national and local level

Enabling conditions created for equal participation of women, men, girls and boys, in all their diversity, in decision-making

§Existence of up-to-date data available, on: a) women in politics, and b) violence (including online violence) and abuse faced by women in politics and public life at regional, national and local levels

§Number of countries that have up-to-date data on: a) voters, and b) candidates standing for election at local and national levels, disaggregated at least by sex

Improved systems for collecting quality, disaggregated and globally comparable data on women’s political participation and leadership

This table presents the objectives, fulfilment criteria, specific outcomes and the related thematic indicators of the EU Action Plan on WPS. The same indicator[s] can be found under the multiple objectives to which it/they may relate/contribute. For each objective, the WPS Indicators integrated in Part I are also indicated. The full Table of the WPS Action Plan Indicators, as they were included in the original EU Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security/WPS (2019-2024) is also attached in ANNEX at the end of this SWD.

Objective 1 Participation

Fulfilment criteria ·Formal and informal institutional factors are identified and addressed that are preventing women from being included and/or equitably and meaningfully participating, as well as from reaching leadership positions, in all conflict-related settings, as well as in all areas related to peace and security in the EU institutions. ·Structural obstacles to women’s meaningful and equitable participation and to their contributions to all actions related to prevention and resolution of conflicts and in post-conflict public life are addressed. ·Diplomatic and financial measures are used to promote women's leadership and the balanced representation of men and women from diverse backgrounds in all stages of peace processes.

Indicators §N# and details of institutionalised as well as ad hoc EU-led and/or supported consultations with CSOs, including women’s organisations, women activists, regarding implementation of (i) the Strategic Approach, as well as (ii) WPS policies in partner countries. (WPS Ind. 20) See in Part 1 WPS indicators 1 and 2

Objective 2 Gender Mainstreaming

Fulfilment criteria ·Mandatory training on mainstreaming gender perspectives for all staff at HQ, EU Delegations, MS Embassies, etc., including in pre-deployment and pre-posting training, is established. ·Expert capacity and capability are available and accessible in EU institutions/services and the EU Member States, to conduct gender analysis and to support the systematic integration of a gender perspective. ·Women and girls, together with men and boys, are all included and actively engaged in work and policies aiming for the implementation of the Strategic Approach.

Indicators §N# of gender focal points/persons with gender-related responsibilities in their job descriptions, and N# of persons that are evaluated against this, in a) EEAS, b) Commission Services, c) EU Delegations, d) CSDP Missions and Operations, and e) EU Special Representatives, including N# of fulltime gender advisors and gender subject matter experts in EU Delegations and CSDP Missions and Operations. (WPS Ind. 3) §N# and percentage of men and women staff at all levels, a) EU HQ b) diplomatic staff, c) civilian staff and d) military staff, participating in CSDP missions and operations that are trained on WPS. (WPS Ind. 4) §N# and details of EEAS job descriptions and terms of reference that include Gender Equality and WPS responsibilities. (WPS Ind. 6) §N# and proportion of staff in the EU and its MS's in counterterrorism, prevention and countering of violent extremism (P/CVE) bodies, who have gender expertise. (WPS Ind. 7) §N# and details of EU mentoring, advising, and other capacity-building activities on WPS for institutions, such as in the security and judicial systems in conflict settings. (WPS Ind. 8) §N# of projects/programmes by theme: a) Security (and Justice) Sector Reform [S(J)SR], b) Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), c) humanitarian aid, d) good governance, e) human rights, f) transitional justice, where a gender perspective is mainstreamed. (WPS Ind. 11) §N# and proportion of the EU and its MS's national strategies and total annual budget allocated to prevent violent extremism in partner countries, including on drivers and deterrents that target Gender as a principal or significant objective (WPS Ind. 13) §N# of EU actions on conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding, peace negotiations, conflict resolution and reconstruction/rehabilitation that used or were based on, amongst others, gender analysis (WPS Ind. 17) §Details of activities addressing the different WPS-related impacts of climate change, land degradation, desertification and drought (WPS Ind. 15) §Provide details of best practices/media stories illustrating the output of Gender- and WPS-related objectives and tasks in mandates and planning documents for CSDP Missions and Operations. (WPS Ind. 30)

Objective 3 Leading by example

Fulfilment criteria ·The EU uses all available fora to actively promote gender equality and the full implementation of the WPS agenda. ·Adequate, transparent and accessible funding is available for projects and initiatives in relation to WPS, including civil society organisations’ work on WPS.

§N# and percentage of men and women staff at all levels, a) EU HQ b) diplomatic staff, c) civilian staff and d) military staff, participating in CSDP missions and operations that are trained on WPS. (WPS Ind. 4) §N# and details of EU mentoring, advising, and other capacity-building activities on WPS for institutions, such as in the security and judicial systems in conflict settings. (WPS Ind. 8) §Proportion of funded projects and initiatives related to WPS, including for relief and recovery programmes. (WPS Ind. 10) §Total expenditure and proportion of EU (and its MS) cooperation programmes in partner countries allocated to WPS, gender equality, peace-building and conflict prevention. N# of civil society organizations that participating in such programmes. (WPS Ind. 12) §N# and proportion of the EU and its MS's national strategies and total annual budget allocated to prevent violent extremism in partner countries, including on drivers and deterrents that target Gender as a principal or significant objective. (WPS Ind. 13) §N# and details of actions taken to establish and perform gender-responsive leadership and management. (WPS Ind. 18) §N# and details of actions taken by the diplomatic missions of the EU and its Member States, CSDP Missions and Operations or HQ to address WPS issues raised by local civil society, especially women’s organisations. (WPS Ind. 21) §N# of NAPs or other national policies related to WPS adopted by EU MS and N# of civil society organisations contributing to the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of WPS-related EU and EU-supported NAPs, documents or policies in third countries. (WPS Ind. 22) §Best practices and challenges, of EU and its Member States policies and initiatives on protection measures and how they affect / benefit women, men, boys and girls refugees or asylum seekers from countries affected by armed conflict. (WPS Ind. 29) See in Part 1 WPS indicators Ind. 16 and 19

Objective 4 Prevention

Fulfilment criteria ·The EU's early-warning mechanisms and subsequent actions are gender-responsive, including to incidence of SGBV. ·There is an improved understanding of the root causes of violence against women and girls and of gender-related drivers of conflict and actions are undertaken to counter further relapse, including by strengthening State institutions. ·There is systematic monitoring and reporting in place for the prevention of human rights violations against women and girls in conflict, including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), harassment including sexual harassment (SH), and other forms of SGBV, including in the context of violent extremism.

§Proportion21 of staff trained on conduct and discipline that includes content-related to SEA and harassment including SH, among a) EU HQ b) diplomatic staff, c) civilian staff and d) military staff participating in CSDP missions and operations. (WPS Ind. 5) §N# and proportion of staff in the EU and its MS's in counterterrorism, prevention and countering of violent extremism (P/CVE) bodies, who have gender expertise. (WPS Ind. 7) §N# and details of EU capacity-building on WPS in inter alia conflict prevention, peace-building and mediation support to partners and third countries. (WPS Ind. 9) §N# of projects/programmes by theme: a) Security (and Justice) Sector Reform; b) Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), c) humanitarian aid, d) good governance, e) human rights, f) transitional justice, where a gender perspective is mainstreamed. (WPS Ind. 11) §Total expenditure and proportion of EU (and its MS) cooperation programmes in partner countries allocated to WPS, gender equality, peace-building and conflict prevention. N# of civil society organizations that participating in such programmes. (WPS Ind. 12) §N# and proportion of the EU and its MS's national strategies and total annual budget allocated to prevent violent extremism in partner countries, including on drivers and deterrents that target Gender as a principal or significant objective. (WPS Ind. 13) §Details of activities addressing the different WPS related impacts of climate change, land degradation, desertification and drought. (WPS Ind. 15) §N# of EU actions on conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding, peace negotiations, conflict resolution and reconstruction/rehabilitation that used or were based on, amongst others, gender analysis. (WPS Ind. 17) §N# of reported and investigated cases of all forms of harassment including SH, of, and by, EU staff in line with a survivor-centred approach (WPS Ind. 23) N# of EU-supported activities aiming at strengthening the institutional social support and safety systems available for survivors of SGBV and addressing protection of rights and justice responses to SGBV in conflict and post-conflict situations affecting women, girls, men and boys. (WPS Ind. 25)

Objective 5 Protection

Fulfilment criteria ·Institutional mechanisms are established to protect and safeguard women’s and girls’ rights in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. ·All deployed EU personnel are trained on addressing conflict-related violence and all other forms of SGBV, SEA, and all forms of harassment, including SH. ·EU rules, procedures and reporting mechanisms on SGBV including SEA and harassment including SH, are readily available and effectively communicated.

§Proportion of staff trained on conduct and discipline that includes content-related to SEA and harassment including SH, among a) EU HQ b) diplomatic staff, c) civilian staff and d) military staff participating in CSDP missions and operations. (WPS Ind. 5) §N# of projects/programmes by theme: a) Security (and Justice) Sector Reform; b) Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), c) humanitarian aid, d) good governance, e) human rights, f) transitional justice, where a gender perspective is mainstreamed. (WPS Ind. 11) §Total expenditure, N# and details of projects/by country that implement support services for SGBV including sexual and reproductive comprehensive health information and healthcare services. (WPS Ind. 14) §N# and details of actions taken by the diplomatic missions of the EU and its Member States, CSDP Missions and Operations or HQ to address WPS issues raised by local civil society, especially women’s organisations. (WPS Ind. 21) §Best practices and challenges, of EU and its Member States policies and initiatives on protection measures and how they affect / benefit women, men, boys and girls refugees or asylum seekers from countries affected by armed conflict. (WPS Ind. 29) §N# of reported and investigated cases of all forms of harassment including SH, of, and by, EU staff in line with a survivor-centred approach. (WPS Ind. 23) §N# of reported, investigated and adjudicated cases of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) against women, girls, men and boys in line with a survivor-centred approach. (WPS Ind. 24) N# of EU-supported activities aiming at strengthening the institutional social support and safety systems available for survivors of SGBV and addressing protection of rights and justice responses to SGBV in conflict and post-conflict situations affecting women, girls, men and boys. (WPS Ind. 25)

Objective 6 Relief and Recovery

Fulfilment criteria ·Support the implementation, including the funding, of specific relief and recovery initiatives that meet the needs of women and girls. ·Methods and tools are established to ensure relief and recovery that meet the needs of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations ·All agreements by the EU with third countries on migration flows and border control must integrate a gender perspective and meet human rights' standards.