Box 13. In 2005, the UNCT BRAZIL adopted a specific UNDAF outcome aimed at combatting discrimination by building capacity, promoting participation and increasing accountability. National Priority Main goal 1: social inclusion and reduction of social inequalities Challenge 8: Promote reduction of racial inequalities Challenge 9: Promote reduction of gender inequalities UNDAF Outcome 2 2. Gender and racial/ethnic inequalities are reduced, taking into account territorial heterogeneities Country Programme Outcome Country Programme Output 2.1 Increased mainstreaming and crosscutting of the gender and racial/ethnic dimension in their design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes. 2.1.1 Public managers and social players trained in mainstreaming the gender and racial/ethnic dimension in design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes. 2.1.2 Government and non-government agents trained in conception, generation, analysis and use of data and indicators disaggregated by sex, race/colour and ethnicity. 2.1.3 Society and governments informed and sensitized in ensuring gender and racial/ethnic equality rights, including for refugees and asylum seekers. 2.2 Increased political, institutional, managerial and financial capacity of government and non- government spheres in the promotion of gender and race equity. 2.2.1 Institutional capacities developed in the implementation of international commitments and national, state and municipal plans related to gender, race, refugee and ethnic issues. 2.2.2 Strengthened advocacy capacities of non-government networks and institutions in the promotion of gender, racial and ethnic equity. 2.3 Increased participation of youth, women, blacks and ethnic minorities in public and private decision-making spheres. 2.3.1 Enhances institutional capacities in the implementation of legislation and mechanisms for increased political participation of women, youth, blacks and indigenous people. 2.3.2 Mechanisms for promotion of diversity and of participation of women, youth and blacks in the decision-making levels of companies implemented and disseminated. 2.4 Equal opportunities of access to education, health services and decent work for women, blacks, and ethnic minorities increased (including refugees and asylum seekers). 2.4.1 Strengthened institutional capacities in promoting equal opportunities of access to education, health (including HIV prevention and care) and decent work for women, youth, blacks, refugees and ethnic minorities. 2.4.2 Increased institutional capacity, including that of empowers and workers organization, in combating gender and racial/ethnic discrimination, as well as discrimination against refugees. Source: The UN in Brazil: UNDAF 2007-2011, UNCT Brazil, December 2005 Chapter 5: Programming Opportunities and Relevant Strategies 77

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