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:

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

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

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

o   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

Module 1: Introduction

o   Importance of gender

o   Gender, development and Violence

o   Gender and socialization

Module 2: Gender-based Violence

o   Introduction

o   Concept of violence

o   Types of Gender-based violence

o   Relationship between gender, development and violence

Module 3: Gender Analysis

o   Understanding gender analysis

o   Key elements of gender analysis

o   Gender analysis using the Life Cycle Framework of Analysis

Module 4: Gender Mainstreaming

o   Introduction

o   Gender Mainstreaming

o   Concept of Gender Mainstreaming

o   The Role of Men in Gender Mainstreaming

o   Gender Mainstreaming in Specific Sectors

o   Gender Mainstreaming and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

o   Gender Mainstreaming Best practices

Module 5: Action Against Gender-based Violence

o   Combating Gender-based Violence

o   Advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills

o   Existing national and institutional action to combat gender-based violence

Module 6: International Legal Human Rights Instruments Related to GBV

o   The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

o   The Bill of Rights

o   Human & Peoples’ Rights

o   Rights of the Child

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: trainings@stepupskillsconsultancy.com Tel: +254 722784250

Training Venue

The training will be held at our StepUp Skills Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with StepUp Skills certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: trainings@stepupskillsconsultancy.com Tel: +254 722784250

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better