Gender Study Findings in Uzbekistan

Gender Week at GIZ Uzbekistan Quantitative study s findings on Gender in Uzbekistan Gender Officer at GIZ Country Office Dr.Nigora Muratova Seite 1

Objectives of Gender Study Examine the level of awareness among GIZ staff on basic gender concepts, understanding the importance and necessity of gender analysis in each sector / project / program Find out the impact of gender stereotypes and attitudes in a real family life as well as the need for professional training of individuals Identify and develop a Gender Strategy in the GIZ Country Office in Uzbekistan and ongoing projects / programs. 02.03.2015 Seite 2

Methodology of study on Gender Quantitative research using questionnaires Total number of respondents is 55: 51 out of 77 national personnel 4 out of 16 international personnel #male and #female staff Applied Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for data analyses 02.03.2015 Seite 3

Share of marital status not married married with partner 16% 20% 64% 02.03.2015 Seite 4

Who makes the final decision in the family? myself me&partner no answer 2.6% 9.1% 50.0% 71.8% 90.9% 50.0% 25.6% married not married with partner 02.03.2015 Seite 5

Stereotype opinions based on educational level and practices Female - only a mother and housewife, should not work Who will take sick leave when the children are ill? female male female male 100% 43.5% 35.5% 67% 64% 50% 50% 36% 33% 8.7% 6.5% 6.5% 0.0% 0% only mom only dad it depends Non-university degree (Yes) University degree (Yes) Non-university degree (No) University degree (No) 02.03.2015 Seite 6

Stereotype opinions based on educational level Only the man is responsible for the income in the household Boy needs to study, it is necessary to pay him a contract female male female male 75% 67% 83% 86% 67% 69% 50% 50% 53% 47% 33% 33% 25% 31% 14% 17% Non-university degree (Yes) University degree (Yes) Non-university degree (No) University degree (No) Non-university degree (Yes) University degree (Yes) Non-university degree (No) University degree (No) 02.03.2015 Seite 7

Stereotype opinions based on educational level and practices Does your spouse actively support you into a professional career? Stereotype: A woman should help first at husband career female male yes no 100% 69% 58% 82.6% 87.5% 50% 50% 42% 31% 17.4% 12.5% female 0% male Non-university degree (Yes) University degree (Yes) Non-university degree (No) University degree (No) 02.03.2015 Seite 8

How much time do you spend with your children per week? 16.7% 17.4% more than 36 h 21-28 h 14-21 h 7-14 h less than 6 h 17.4% 38.9% 21.7% 17.4% 27.8% 5.6% 26.1% 11.1% female male 02.03.2015 Seite 9

The proportion of women/men by bands/salary group/share in leadership positions 29.17% 43.75% 50.00% 56.00% 100.00% 70.83% 56.25% 50.00% 44.00% band 5 band 4 band 3 band 2 band 1 Male Female Seite 10

Understanding and applying of gender concepts by staff 6.1% 10.8% 20.0% Band 5 39.1% 25.8% Band 4 55.1% 14.0% Band 3 66.7% 39.1% Band 2 25.8% 4.3% Band 1 38.8% 4.3% 23.7% 13.3% 13.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% i understant the concept & use it in my project i understant but am in difficulty to use in my work i understand it poor, & can't use in my work i don't understand the concept totally 02.03.2015 Seite 11

In average, how many hours do you work per week? more than 60 50-59 40-49 30-39 less than 30 female male 02.03.2015 Seite 12

Representation of staff in programs and projects (Nov, 2014) EH/CIM/IF Fachkr fte 33% 67% Sustainable participatory pasture management in Farish district 60% 40% Grenz berschreitendes Wassermanagement ZAS 50% 50% Programm Gesundheit 60% 40% Programm Berufliche Bildung in Zentralasien 56% 44% F rderma nahmen des BMI zugunsten nationaler Minderheiten in Mittelasien 100% male F rderung der Rechtsstaatlichkeit in Zentralasien 67% 33% female F rderung des regionalen Handels in Zentralasien 33% 67% Fortbildung von rzten und medizinischem Personal 50% 50% Schwerpunktprogramm Nachhaltige Wirtschaftsf rderung: Komponente: 63% 37% GIZ B ro 50% 50% 0% 50% 100% 150% 02.03.2015 Seite 13

Have you attended trainings on Gender topics? Subjects: no yes Development of gender budgeting Gender disaggregated data 16.1% 21.7% Gender - sensitive indicators Gender equality Gender mainstreaming 83.9% 78.3% female male 02.03.2015 Seite 14

Conclusions Define focal points at projects/programs Provide workshops to update and raise awareness on Gender approaches Review of Projects/Programs publications, activities, etc. Organize rest room for special needs (pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, drivers group etc.) Review a national personnel policy 02.03.2015 Seite 15

Some recommendations 02.03.2015 Seite 16

References Gender Community on Global Campus21: https://gc21.giz.de International Training Centre/International Labor Organization (ITC/ILO) - Gender eQuality Website: http://gender.itcilo.org/cms/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Gender Marker Assessment; Findings and Recommendations; June 2014 http://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/IAS C%20Gender%20Marker%20Assessment%20Report.pdf Gender in Local Government: A Sourcebook for Trainers, UNHABITAT 2008: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/directory/pdf/Source_BK_9- May.pdf 02.03.2015 Seite 17