Gender-based Violence Training Course

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

5 days

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.

Course Content

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