Global and regional setting of norms and standards on GEWE incorporates/is influenced by intergovernmental processes, with the full participation of women in their diversity At all levels, UN -Women strives to ensure that the voices of women and girls, especially Afrodescendent and indigenous women, as representatives of other left-behind groups, are heard, so that they can influence the process of shaping global norms, formulating policies, repealing discriminatory laws, and delivering public services. UN -Women invests in supporting women to hold duty bearers to account. Integrated normative support represents a key function of the RO.