Prioritise nutrition projects that integrate gender-equality considerations to prevent malnutrition in all its forms
Description
Since the launch of our Feminist International Assistance Policy in 2017, Canada has actively prioritised nutrition projects that integrate gender-equality considerations. Projects are assessed by gender-equality specialists based on standardised criteria ranging from being gender specific and gender integrated to having limited or no gender-equality considerations. Projects designed with gender-equality/gender-specific objectives aimed to address gender inequalities are prioritised above others.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Policy on gender-responsive nutrition
Description
Guided by its Feminist International Assistance Policy, Canada is committed to improving nutrition for the world’s poorest and most marginalised – especially women and girls – by enhancing access to nutritious food, micronutrients and comprehensive nutrition services that address acute malnutrition and contribute to supporting nutrition-sensitive food systems. Going forward, Canada will prioritise nutrition projects that integrate gender-equality considerations to prevent malnutrition in all its forms and commit to promoting gender equality at all convening opportunities.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Target population characteristic |
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Enabling >
Leadership and governance
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Percentage of nutrition projects that are gender sensitive |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 91.5% | 2021 |
| Target | 95% | December 2025 |
Progress
| Value | Measurement date | Status | |
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| Progress report | 100% | June 2024 |
On Course
The reported progress indicates that the expected level thus far had been achieved, though must be maintained until the end date is reached.
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