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UNFPA Belarus

Poverty has fallen dramatically in Belarus, but some groups remain vulnerable, particularly single-parent households and families with more than three children. While medical services are free, modern administration and planning are in early stages. Active in Belarus since 1994, UNFPA assists in building capacities to produce and apply quality data on reproductive health, and population and development issues. It helps forge government and civil society partnerships, and advocates policies prioritizing vulnerable groups and protecting the rights of individuals. UNFPA programmes also support measures to prevent domestic violence.

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Key results of Belarus in 2020

Youth participation in policy and programmes

Mechanisms were in place for young people's participation in policy, programming, and peacebuilding processes

Reproductive rights, laws and policies

Strategies were in place to align laws, policies and regulations on reproductive rights

Men and boys

A national mechanism was in place to engage men and boys in national policies and programmes

Multi-sector platforms

Platforms were established for dialogue on reproductive rights, fully engaging civil society, including faith-based and state actors

Social norm mapping

A social norm assessment, based on the UNFPA social norm framework, was completed

Social norms change programmes

The UNFPA manual on social norms and change was utilized

Data on gender-based violence

National systems were in place to collect and disseminate data on the incidence of gender-based violence

Census disaggregation

Census results disaggregated by age and sex were available and publically accessible online

Census sample availability

A representative sample of census data was released within 12 months of launching the main census report

Demographic dynamics

Demographic dynamics were integrated into their national development plans

Advocacy platforms against harmful social norms

1 Communities developed advocacy platforms to eliminate discriminatory gender and sociocultural norms which affect women and girls

Essential services for gender-based violence survivors

3724 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package

Youth participation in policy and programmes

Mechanisms were in place for young people's participation in policy, programming, and peacebuilding processes

Reproductive rights, laws and policies

Strategies were in place to align laws, policies and regulations on reproductive rights

Men and boys

A national mechanism was in place to engage men and boys in national policies and programmes

Multi-sector platforms

Platforms were established for dialogue on reproductive rights, fully engaging civil society, including faith-based and state actors

Social norm mapping

A social norm assessment, based on the UNFPA social norm framework, was completed

Social norms change programmes

The UNFPA manual on social norms and change was utilized

Data on gender-based violence

National systems were in place to collect and disseminate data on the incidence of gender-based violence

Census disaggregation

Census results disaggregated by age and sex were available and publically accessible online

Census sample availability

A representative sample of census data was released within 12 months of launching the main census report

Demographic dynamics

Demographic dynamics were integrated into their national development plans

Advocacy platforms against harmful social norms

1 Communities developed advocacy platforms to eliminate discriminatory gender and sociocultural norms which affect women and girls

Essential services for gender-based violence survivors

3724 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package

Programme Activities

Integrated sexual and reproductive health services
Adolescents and youth
Gender equality
Evidence-based policymaking

Integrated sexual and reproductive health services
Adolescents and youth
Gender equality
Evidence-based policymaking

Integrated sexual and reproductive health services
Adolescents and youth
Gender equality
Evidence-based policymaking
Organizational effectiveness

Integrated sexual and reproductive health services
Adolescents and youth
Gender equality
Organizational effectiveness
Analysis on population dynamics

Integrated sexual and reproductive health services
Adolescents and youth
Gender equality
Organizational effectiveness
Analysis on population dynamics

Integrated sexual and reproductive health services
Adolescents and youth
Gender equality
Analysis on population dynamics

Integrated sexual and reproductive health services
Adolescents and youth
Gender equality
Analysis on population dynamics

Belarus 2020 Programme Activities data

Integrated sexual and reproductive health services

Increased availability and use of integrated sexual and reproductive health services (including family planning, maternal health and HIV) that are gender-responsive and meet human rights standards for quality of care and equity in access

Total Spending:

$250,712

Implemented by:

UNFPA $250,712 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (57)
Non-core Resources (43)

Integrated sexual and reproductive health services

Increased national capacity to deliver integrated sexual and reproductive health services

Total Spending:

$53025

Implemented by:

UNFPA $53025 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (13%)
Non-core Resources (87%)

Health workforce capacity

Increased national capacity to deliver health workforce capacity

Total Spending:

$145783

Implemented by:

UNFPA $145783 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (58%)
Non-core Resources (42%)

Sexual and reproductive health Policies

Increased national capacity to deliver integrated sexual and reproductive health policies

Total Spending:

$51904

Implemented by:

UNFPA $51904 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (100%)

Adolescents and youth

Increased priority on adolescents, especially on very young adolescent girls, in national development policies and programmes, particularly increased availability of comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health

Total Spending:

$12,522

Implemented by:

UNFPA $12,522 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (100)

Adolescents and youth skills and capabilities

Increased national capacity to conduct evidence-based advocacy for incorporating adolescents and youth skills and capabilites

Total Spending:

$4764

Implemented by:

UNFPA $4764 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (100%)

Youth policies

Population policy and administrative management

Total Spending:

$7758

Implemented by:

UNFPA $7758 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (100%)

Gender equality

Advanced gender equality, women’s and girls’ empowerment, and reproductive rights, including for the most vulnerable and marginalized women, adolescents and youth

Total Spending:

$526,605

Implemented by:

UNFPA $500,115 (95%)
NGO $26,490 (5%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (40)
Non-core Resources (60)

Social Norms

Support for institutions on gender equality and women's empowerment

Total Spending:

$228239

Implemented by:

UNFPA $228239 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (59%)
Non-core Resources (41%)

Prevention and addressing of GBV

Ending GBV

Total Spending:

$267571

Implemented by:

UNFPA $241081 (90%)
NGO $26490 (10%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (23%)
Non-core Resources (77%)

Accountability for gender equality

Strengthened international and national protection systems for advancing reproductive rights, promoting gender equality and non-discrimination and addressing gender-based violence

Total Spending:

$30795

Implemented by:

UNFPA $30795 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (52%)
Non-core Resources (48%)

Analysis on population dynamics

Strengthened national policies and international development agendas through integration of evidence-based analysis on population dynamics and their links to sustainable development, sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, HIV and gender equality

Total Spending:

$119,756

Implemented by:

UNFPA $119,756 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (99)
Non-core Resources (1)

Demographic intelligence

Strengthened national capacity for production and dissemination of quality disaggregated data on population and development issues that allows for mapping of demographic disparities

Total Spending:

$119756

Implemented by:

UNFPA $119756 (100%)

Funded by:

Core Resources (99%)
Non-core Resources (1%)

Dashboards available for Belarus

Programme Documentation

Belarus CPD [2021-2025] (DP/FPA/CPD/BLR/3)

Cycle: 2021-2025

Belarus CPD [2021-2025] (DP/FPA/CPD/BLR/3)

Cycle: 2020

CPD Belarus [2016-2020] (DP/FPA/CPD/BLR/2)

Cycle: 2016-2020

CPD Belarus [2011-2015] (DP/FPA/CPD/BLR/1)

Cycle: 2011-2015

UNDAF Belarus [2011-2015]

Cycle: 2011-2015

Technical notes and sources

The results featured here are only a selection of key results in line with strategic plan 2014-17 indicators. The selection does not reflect the full picture of all results achieved during the strategic plan cycle by UNFPA programme countries.
The source of data for most country level indicators is the UNFPA country annual reports for 2014-2017, unless stated otherwise
Results featured are cumulative - i.e., achieved between the 2014 and 2017 timeframe, and reflect the net situation, true as of the year selected
Majority of the results are captured from 127 UNFPA programme countries
Indicators that are marked ‘not achieved’ could imply any of the following conditions:
- The country may have achieved the result without the support of UNFPA
- The country has not targeted the given indicator during the 2014-2017 period
- UNFPA is supporting this area of work, but the result has not yet been achieved

Notes for key results

Maternal deaths averted: Results reflected for 46 UNFPA Supplies programme countries
Unintended pregnancies averted: Results reflected for 46 UNFPA Supplies programme countries
Unsafe abortions averted: Results reflected for 46 UNFPA Supplies programme countries
Number of countries that developed midwifery workforce policies based on international standards: Baseline data not available
Number of fistula repair surgeries supported: Baseline data not available
Number of countries that implemented at least 8 out of the UNFPA 10-step strategic-approach to comprehensive condom programming: Results achieved in 2014-2016 only
Number of countries that have capacity to implement the Minimum Initial Service Package at the onset of a crisis: UNFPA reflected non-cumulative figures for this indicator; the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) is a series of crucial actions required to respond to reproductive health needs at the onset of every humanitarian crisis. View here for more information on MISP
Percentage of countries affected by humanitarian crises that have functioning inter-agency gender-based violence coordination body as a result of UNFPA guidance and leadership: Baseline data not available
Number of countries that established comprehensive plan to report on UNFPA-supported Sustainable Development Goal indicators: Results achieved in 2017 only; baseline data not available
Number of countries that established online national population data platforms that are publicly accessible by users: : Results achieved in 2017 only; baseline data not available
Number of countries in which the capacity of national statistical authorities was developed to analyse and use disaggregated data on adolescent and youth: Baseline data not available; UNFPA reflected non-cumulative figures for this indicator
Number of countries that generated and used sub-national estimates of population, health and social data: Baseline data not available

The designations employed and the presentation of material on the map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNFPA concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties.