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Results chain
Lead
Role
of Assessment of Progress Made
Funding Received in
partners
2013 (USD)
Strategic priority 1: MDG/IADG Achievement: Support countries in accelerating achievement of the MDGs and internationally agreed
development goals and treaty obligations with equity by assigning priority to poverty eradication guided by national development priorities.
Output 1.1: Coherence in policies UNDG-HRM
Collaboration
and practices across UNDG, based
with
all
on human rights standards and
UNDG-HRM
principles strengthened, and overall
members
progress
on
human
rights
with technical
mainstreaming monitored
and logistical
support from
DOCO
Activities under output 1.1:
1.1.a: Develop
benchmarks to
activities and
enhance
HR
including impact
at country level.
indicators and UNICEF
measure UNCT’s
performance to
mainstreaming,
of mainstreaming
1.1.b:
UNDG-HRM
provides
guidance, advice and inputs to the
activities and outputs of other
UNDG mechanisms.
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UNODC,
UNDP, FAO,
OHCHR,
UNFPA
and
UNWOMEN
DOCO
in In
collaboration with collaboration
UNDG-HRM
with UNDGmembers
HRM
members
In consultation with Task Team members, UNICEF submitted a 53,000
project proposal aimed at supporting the development of a
monitoring and evaluation framework to measure the extent to
which UNCTs are mainstreaming human rights in their development
work at country level. Following approval of the proposal and
subsequent transfer of an amount of $53,500 by the HRM in
September 2013, Terms of Reference for the hiring of senior
consultant to undertake the assignment were widely circulated on a
variety of websites including HuriTALK in December 2013. UNICEF is
in the process of compiling the applications and will be contacting
Task Team members to participate in the hiring process.
Second Senior Policy retreat organized in May 2013 to ensure None
strategic positioning of the UNDG-HRM to maximize results in
advancing human rights. Ongoing substantive guidance and advice
including ongoing input and follow-up to the development of
integrated guidance for SoPs for DAO and implementation of the
2012 QCPR, resulting in steady increase in number of substantive
references to normative and operational linkages and human rights.
Input to RC System Issues Working Group on its review of the RC job
description and the UNCT working relations, and to the UNDAF
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programming network on guidance on the One programme.
Strategic priority 2: Post-2015 Agenda: Facilitate broad-based engagement in the global dialogue on the post-2015 development agenda building
on the experience of the MDGs and core UN principles of human rights, equality and sustainability, linking to national development priorities and
strategies.
Output
2.1:
Human
Rights UNDG-HRM
Collaboration
strategically positioned in the
with
all
context of UN operational activities
UNDG-HRM
for development, including in the
members
Post 2015 agenda.
with technical
and logistical
support from
DOCO
Activities under output 2.1 :
2.1.a: UNDG-HRM engagement in OHCHR
Post 2015 process through coherent
messaging on human rights for Post
2015 and joint advocacy.
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Collaboration
with
all
UNDG-HRM
members and
relevant
stakeholders
Second Senior Policy retreat organized in May 2013 to ensure
strategic positioning of the UNDG-HRM to maximize results in
advancing human rights including on post-2015.
As follow up:
OHCHR has developed and shared with UNDG-HRM a first draft for
common messaging on human rights for the post-2015
development agenda.
Resources allocated for a consultant to work on substantive
messages in the context of the Post-2015 discussions and the
possibility of holding a Post-2015 event.
Side event on a “Human Rights Framework for the post-2015
agenda” organized on 24 Sept. 2013 with participation of Co-chair.
Side event organized by OHCHR on 11 Dec. 2013 “More than just a
Vision: How to integrate Human Rights into the Post-2015 Agenda”
moderated by Co-chair.
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Strategic priority 3: Crisis/Post-Crisis Transition: Help build resilient societies and deliver effective support for sustainable recovery in crisis and
post-crisis countries by ensuring mutually reinforcing linkages between the political, development, humanitarian, rule of law, human rights and
social and security dimensions of UN engagement.
Output 3.1. Strengthened RC Office OHCHR&UNDP
capacity on human rights, including
through the deployment of human
rights advisers.
Activities under output 3.1:
OHCHR&UNDP
3.1.a: Deployment of 10 Human
Rights Advisers (HRA) in 2013 & of
additional 10 Human Rights Advisers
in 2014, and continued support to
positions established in 2013
In
collaboration
with UNCTs
and RCs and
consultation
with national
partners
27 requests for deployment of HRAs received out of which 10 2,371,075.06
proposals developed, selected and analysed. Decisions for the
deployment of 10 HRAs approved in March 2015 following
consultation process with RCs and funds transferred to lead agency
(OHCHR). Recruitment process conducted under the leadership of
OHCHR in 2013. Two HRAs deployed in 2013 (Maldives and Timor
Leste); deployment of remaining 8 HRAs envisaged for 2014.
3.1.b Deployment of 2 HRAs as OHCHR
SURGE capacity
A rapid response budget was approved to enable the HRM to
respond to urgent situations through the deployment of 2 HRAs in
SURGE capacity.
3.1.c Induction seminar for HRAs OHCHR & DOCO
prior to deployment
Planned induction seminar for HRAs prior to deployment.
Strategic priority 4: National Capacity Development and Development Effectiveness: Strengthen support for national capacity development,
including through “upstream” policy and programme advice, incentivizing the use of national systems, sharing of good practices and lessons
learned, and strengthening the normative approach and operational linkages, including human rights and gender equality.
Output 4.1: HRBA support to UN UNDG-HRM
country teams enhanced with
particular focus on UNDAF roll-outs
and DaOs.
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Activities under output 4.1:
4.1.a: Continued support to UNCTs OHCHR
on HRBA as part of the key
programming
principles,
in
accordance with the UNDG strategic
priorities.
Development of an online tool is
being envisaged
4.1. b: 2nd phase of Update of CLP: UNSSC
additional thematic modules to the
CLP.
OHCHR,
UNHABITAT,&
DOCO
A strategy for HRBA support is being developed, led by OHCHR. The
development of an on-line tool is being envisaged.
4.1.c: Focused look at UNDAF roll DOCO
out process in pilot countries to
identify challenges, bottlenecks and
areas where more support is
needed in applying a HRBA
throughout the entire programming
process
OHCHR, UNICEF, Draft concept note developed; implementation envisaged for 2014
UNSSC
&UNWOMEN
Output 4.2. Strengthened capacity OHCHR
and collaboration on human rights
mainstreaming at regional level
In collaboration
with
regional
UNDG
teams
and UNDP, FAO,
UNICEF & ILO
Agency
collaboration
required
for
each thematic
module
Activities under output 4.2:
4.2.a: Strategy developed and
capacity and support arrangements
established to support 2 Regional
UNDG Teams in 2013 and to
support other Regional UNDG
Teams in 2014
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OHCHR &DOCO UNDP,
FAO,
in collaboration UNICEF & ILO
with regional
UNDG teams
Support provided to two UNDG Regional Teams in LAC and Asia 579,171.74
Pacific following consultation with all UNDG Regional teams. Both
Regional Teams developed and received support for the
implementation of regional strategies for strengthening human
rights mainstreaming, including the deployment in 2014 of regional
Human Rights Advisers in both regions. Funds transferred to
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Regional Teams and OHCHR (for Regional HRAs) in Sept. 2013.
Output 4.3. Enhancing UN system- UNDP
wide knowledge codification and
sharing
on
human
rights
mainstreaming.
DOCO
to
support
collection and
dissemination of
good practices
and
lessons
learned in HRM
Activities under output 4.3:
4.3.a: Develop a strategy for UNDP&DOCO
effectively capturing and sharing
lessons learned and experiences
from the on-going activities of the
HRM, including
Human Rights
Advisers and country level support
activities
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Publication of case studies on mainstreaming human rights into
development work launched in Sept.2013 on HuriTALK and CPN and
translated into French, Spanish and Tetun (through the HRA in
Timor Leste). Event featuring publication with donors organized in
Geneva in October 2013 resulting in additional funding from
Sweden. Side event at the General Assembly with Special
Procedures organized in Oct. 2013. Additional outreach planned in
2014 through events and webinars.
Initiation of the development of a strategy to ensure continued
capturing and knowledge management of good practices envisaged
for 2014, including publication of periodic newsletter. Discussions
initiated for strengthening knowledge management for the HRM,
including support to HRAs.
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4.3.b: Continue to ensure that the UNDP&DOCO
UN HRBA Practitioner’s portal is a
key knowledge resource for the UN
system on HRBA, including ensuring
content is updated and relevant.
4.3.c: Continue to support the UN UNDP&DOCO
Human Rights Policy networkHuriTALK, through relevant products
and services on human rights and
the HRBA in the UN system
(UNDP&DOCO)
OHCHR &DOCO
Output 4.4: Promoted coherent OHCHR&UNDP
policy support and guidance to
Resident Coordinators and UNCT
agency leadership on human rights,
including through the updating of
the RC guidance note on human
rights
DOCO
to
provide
technical
and
logistical
support,
UNSSC, UHCHR,
UNAIDS,
FAO
ILO
and
in
consultation
with UNDG WG
and
relevant
IASC structures
OHCHR&DOCO
Maintenance of Portal and HuriTALK by UNDP, including specific 48,524.50
support for updating the UN HRBA Portal. Support to HuriTALK and
HRBA Portal to be transferred to DOCO as of 1 March 2014 to
facilitate linkages with all areas of HRM support and ensure
coherence with knowledge management efforts in other areas.
Maintenance of Portal and HuriTALK by UNDP, including specific ibid
support for updating the UN HRBA Portal. Support to HuriTALK and
HRBA Portal to be transferred to DOCO as of 1 March 2014 to
facilitate linkages with all areas of HRM support and ensure
coherence with knowledge management efforts in other areas.
Activities under output 4.4:
4.4.a: Update the existing guidance OHCHR, UNDP UNSSC, UHCHR,
note on human rights for & ILO
UNAIDS,
FAO
RCs/UNCTs
ILO
and
in
consultation
with UNDG WG
and
relevant
IASC structures
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OHCHR has developed a first draft of the revision of the 2000 200,000.12
Guidelines and Information on Human Rights for Resident
Coordinator System. This draft will be subject to further
consultations among a HRM task-team during first two months of
2014.
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4.4.b: Further consultation and
retreats with RCs, Regional UNDG
Teams
on
validating
and
implementing the guidance note
Output 4.5: Enhanced learning
opportunities for RCs and UNCT
agency leadership on human rights.
OHCHR, UNDP In collaboration
& ILO
with
UNDG
regional teams
and RCs
OHCHR, UNDP UNSSC, UHCHR,
& ILO
UNAIDS,
FAO
ILO
and
in
consultation
with UNDG WG
and
relevant
IASC structures
After the consultations and inputs from the HRM task-team the ibid
draft of the revised Guidelines and Information will be subject to
further consultations and validation with RCs. The consultations are
foreseen during second quarter of 2014.
Activities under output 4.5:
4.5.a: Develop a learning package, OHCHR,
based on the needs of RCs/UNCTs & ILO
leadership
4.5.b: Roll out RC learning package
Output 4.6. Strengthened RC Office
capacity on human rights, including
through the deployment of human
rights advisers
Activities under output 4.6:
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OHCHR,
& ILO
UNDP UNSSC, UHCHR,
UNAIDS,
FAO
ILO
and
in
consultation
with UNDG WG
and
relevant
IASC structures
UNDP UNSSC, UHCHR,
UNAIDS,
FAO
ILO
and
in
consultation
with UNDG WG
and
relevant
IASC structures
DOCO
to
provide
logistical
and
technical
support
A first outline of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the role of ibid
RCs in human rights through a series of learning and capacity
development activities is being developed by UNSSC in cooperation
with OHCHR. This strategy will include strengthening of existing
opportunities and establishment of new elements such as "dialogue
series" among RCs
Planned for second half of 2014
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4.6.a: Deployment of 10 Human DOCO&OHCHR
Rights Advisers (HRA) in 2013 & of
additional 10 Human Rights Advisers
in 2014, and continued support to
positions established in 2013
Deployment of 2 HRAs as SURGE
capacity
Induction seminar for HRAs prior to
deployment
4.6.b: Experience and lessons from DOCO&OHCHR
HRAs documented and fed into
learning modules, future guidance
and knowledge sharing
Output 4.7. National capacity on DOCO
human
rights
strengthened,
including
through
catalytical
support to selected country-led
initiatives
Activities under output 4.7:
4.7.a: Focused support provided to DOCO
selected country-led initiatives
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In collaboration
with UNCTs and
RCs
and
consultation
with
national
partners
See above Output 3.1: 27 requests for deployment of HRAs received 2,371,075.06 (same
out of which 10 proposals developed, selected and analysed. as outlined under
Decisions for the deployment of 10 HRAs approved in March 2015 activity 3.1a)
following consultation process with RCs and funds transferred to
lead agency (OHCHR). Recruitment process conducted under the
leadership of OHCHR in 2013. Two HRAs deployed in 2013 (Maldives
and Timor Leste); deployment of remaining 8 HRAs envisaged for
2014.
A rapid response budget was approved to enable the HRM to
respond to urgent situations through the deployment of 2 HRAs in
SURGE capacity.
Planned induction seminar for HRAs prior to deployment.
In collaboration Strategy to be developed in 2014 (including development of
with HRAs and induction course/seminar for HRAs)
UNCTs
DOCO
provide
logistical
technical
support
to
and
In collaboration 48 country proposals developed by UNCTs. Eight country level 799,510.42
with UNCTs and projects selected.
First cycle of reporting on project
country offices
implementation conducted in November 2013.
Continued
monitoring and provision of substantive support to be continued
throughout 2014. Documentation of results in 2014. Call for new
proposals to be sent in early 2014, pending availability of funds.
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Output 4.8. Systematic flow of OHCHR&DOCO
communication and pragmatic
engagement between UNCTs and
international
mechanisms
established to support, inter alia,
the
implementation
of
recommendations of UPR, TB and
Special Procedures and other
monitoring mechanisms of those
instruments
under
specialized
agencies
Activities under output 4.8:
DOCO
provide
technical
logistical
support
4.8.a:
Development
of
a OHCHR&DOCO
consolidated
institutional
arrangement or framework for
UNCT engagement with human
rights mechanism, including “how
to” follow-up recommendations.
UNDP,UNHCR,
UNWOMEN,
ILO, UN Habitat,
and DOCO
4.8.b: Roll out of framework and OHCHR&DOCO
follow up analysis with UNCTs of
gaps and value added of framework
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to
and
The UNDG-HRM is developing modalities to enhance UNCT
engagement with and follow-up to international human rights
mechanisms. Initial consultations on developing institutional
arrangement/framework for UNCT engagement with human rights
mechanisms, including follow-up.
The first step under this output has been the development of a
consolidated and coordinated letter of information to RCs
concerning activities related to the international human rights
mechanisms in the respective country. A draft information letter is
currently being considered by the HRM task-team. If is foreseen that
this information letter will be implemented in the first quarter of
2014.
Side event organized with Special Rapporteurs during 68th GA
session to discuss the publication: “Mainstreaming Human Rights
into Development: stories from the field” and other priorities in
implementing the recommendations of the Special Rapporteurs.
UNDP-led updating of web-based tool on engagement with human
rights mechanisms (including translation of the tool), including on
UPR. Plans to produce knowledge product on outcomes of ediscussion on engaging with UPR process (Transfer in Sept 2013).
In collaboration To be developed in 2014
with UNCTs
21,240.04
(Funds
went to UNDP for
Web-based
guide
work)
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