Justification:
The EVALÚA project contributes to Target 5.A by promoting the evaluation of public policies aimed at equal rights. In Costa Rica, approval has been recently given to the funding and socialization process to work among peers on the evaluation of the Gender Equality and Equity Plan. The findings provide direction on the improvement of the country programmes in order to close the gaps caused by gender inequality and they were delivered to the implementing institutions with the aim of being included in their work plans, so as to improve the living conditions of women.
Indicator 5.A.2
Number of countries with laws and regulations that guarantee full and equal access to women and men aged 15 years and older to sexual and reproductive health care, information and education
Justification:
The findings report of the evaluation of Equality Policy (PIEG) of Costa Rica, funded by EVALÚA, includes specific recommendations to guarantee access to sexual and reproductive health services, as well as to receive information and education on the subject. With the recommendation to raise the PIEG to law, coming from the same evaluation, EVALUA would have a direct impact on this indicator.
