Canada will prioritize 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) |
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Anaemia
Low birth weight
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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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