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Gender-based Violence |
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Distance education |
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Annual |
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| Start date |
04/11/2020 |
| End date |
15/12/2020 |
| Objectives |
This e-learning course introduces participants to general definitions, concepts and normative and legal frameworks related to concepts of gender-based violence. The course will cover forms, causes and consequences of GBV in conflict contexts, as well as on an endemic basis. Prevention and response programming, as well as models underpinning mainstreaming and targeted actions on GBV, and the need for coordinated approaches will be covered. The course will provide basic knowledge and skills on GBV to staff of international humanitarian and development organisations aiming to deepen their understanding and engagement on GBV responsive programming. |
| Area of expertise |
gender mainstreaming
violence against women
women rights |
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Week 1. Exploring Gender-based Violence
Week 2. Understanding Gender-based Violence – Causes, Contributing Factors and Impacts
Week 3. Conflict-related Gender-based Violence
Week 4. Approaches to Addressing GBV
Week 5. Gender-based Violence Programming - Prevention and Response
Week 6. Mainstreaming Approaches to Addressing Gender-based Violence |
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English |
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This certificate course involves approximately 30 hours of reading, discussion, webinars, a written assignment and quizzes, and is offered over a 6-week period. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. Participants will do the required readings, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions. Case studies will be used to enable interactive learning and activities. |
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Aisling Swaine is a Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Fellow at HREA and Visiting Scholar at the Transitional Justice Institute, University of Ulster in Northern Ireland and an independent consultant. |
| Degree/Certificate |
A Certificate of Participation will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. |
| Number of participants |
The maximum number of course participants is 25. |
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| Application procedure |
Apply online : http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=feivmxlab&oeidk=a07e81wlb5lc707abb8 |
| Admission requirements |
The course is intended for staff of inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations, humanitarian practitioners and gender focal points interested in gender-based violence in humanitarian an development contexts. Participants should have a good written command of English -- the working language of the course -- and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. HREA aims to ensure equal gender and geographical distribution across the selected participants. |
| Scholarship |
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for this course. |
| Tuition/Accommodation |
Tuition fee for participants: US$ 575; tuition for auditors: US$ 215. |
| Homepage |
www.hrea.org/learn/elearning/gender-based-violence/ |
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