The phenomenon of gender-based violence is pervasive around the world, experienced by someone in three women in their lifetimes. The elimination of such violence has been increasingly recognized as a priority for the international community. effort to fight, prevent and manage gender-based violence.

The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills on GBV to staff of international humanitarian and development organizations. The course aims to deepen their understanding and engagement on the responsive programming to fight, prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

Target Participants

This course is intended for staff of government agencies, humanitarian organizations, development partners, gender focal points, researchers and other institutions focused on gender equality.

Course Duration

Online     7 Days

Classroom-based     5 Days

What you will learn

By the end of this training the participants will be able to:

• Understand what GBV is.
• Identify underlying causes and risk factors contributing to GBV.
• Understand different forms of GBV.
• Understand how to prevent GBV.
• Understand how to respond to GBV.
• Develop robust GBV response interventions.

Course Outline

Introduction to Gender-Based Violence

• Sex vs. Gender: What is the Difference?
• Defining Gender-Based Violence its Forms and Consequences
• Causes and Contributing Factors of GBV
• Types of GBV
• Human Rights

Preventing Gender Based Violence

• Introduction to GBV prevention
• Reducing risks and vulnerabilities
• Prevention measures in GBV key prevention areas
• Engaging men and boys in GBV prevention
• Identifying prevention activities
• Challenges in GBV prevention

Responding to Gender-Based Violence

• Survivor-centred Response
• Survivor-centred Health Care
• Psychosocial and Mental Health
• The referral pathway

The Core Principles for a Code of Conduct 

• Understanding core values
• Commitment to the code of conduct
• Core principles
• Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation
• Developing code of conduct for staff and non-staff

GBV and Law

• Sexual Offences Act (Country specific)
• Domestic Violence Act (Country specific)
• Child Rights Act (Country Specific)
• The pathway to formal justice

Action Against Gender-Based Violence

• Multi-sectoral Action
• Interagency, Multisectoral Coordination
• Existing national and institutional action to combat gender-based violence.
• Gender-based Violence Assistance Organisations

Developing a Programmatic Response for GBV

• Guiding principles for GBV coordination and programming
• Programming approaches in GBV response
• Inclusive GBV programming
• Understanding different models for GBV programming
• Design and development of GBV response programs

GBV Reporting Mechanisms

• Levels of reporting
• Barriers to reporting GBV.
• Ethical standards in GBV reporting
• Developing GBV reporting approaches

M&E in GBV Response Interventions

• GBV indicators
• Developing and implementing M&E plan
• Performance measurement in GBV interventions
• Monitoring strategies for GBV interventions
• Evaluation of GBV interventions

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs.