Gender Empowerment Now Project Completion Report

This report details the outcomes and evaluations of the Gender Empowerment Now! programme, Cycle Four, conducted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in December 2024. The programme aimed to enhance the skills of government officials from Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, focusing on gender equality and women's empowerment. It included 29 participants, primarily women, who engaged in a combination of self-paced e-learning and live webinars over ten weeks. The report highlights the programme's objectives, which included building a comprehensive understanding of gender-sensitive policies and fostering collaboration among participants. Outcomes indicated a high relevance of the content, with 85% of participants finding the topics applicable to their work. Feedback showed that 78% gained new insights, and 88% found the programme useful. The report concludes with lessons learned and recommendations for future iterations, emphasizing the need for hybrid learning methodologies and increased interactive sessions to enhance engagement.