Gender-based Violence course

Gender-based Violence course on 24th to 28th October 2022

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Introduction

The purpose this course is to increase participant’s knowledge and understanding of the concept of gender, and gender-based violence, sexuality, and rights. It will further take a look at the various forms of gender-based violence and the core principles for a code of conduct, reporting mechanisms and developing a programmatic response.

Course Objective:

·         Understanding of the concept of gender, and gender-based violence, sexuality, and rights. 

·         Various forms of gender-based violence and the core principles for a code of conduct, reporting mechanisms and developing a programmatic response.

·          Concepts of gender, gender-based violence, sexuality, and rights. 

·          Impact of gender-based violence on education, health and development. 

Duration

5days

Who should attend?

This course is meant for for gender focal points, programme managers and professional responsible for developing and implementing interventions aimed at combating gender-based violence or promoting gender equality. They include researchers, policy-makers, activists, women advocates and feminists, students, staff of NGOs and CBOs, staff of UN specialized agencies, donor agency field workers, volunteers, development actors, trainers, students, government officials etc.