Course Details

Empowering Equity: Mainstreaming Gender-Sensitive Approaches in Environmental and Social Safeguards Course

INTRODUCTION

"Ensure your environmental and social safeguards are truly equitable with our Mainstreaming Gender-Sensitive Approaches Course. This Mainstreaming Gender-Sensitive Approaches in Environmental and Social Safeguards Course  equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to integrate gender considerations into every stage of project development. Learn to identify and address gender-specific impacts, promote women's participation, and create inclusive and sustainable projects. Master the techniques for mainstreaming gender-sensitive approaches and drive positive change in your organization and communities."

"This comprehensive course provides a practical, hands-on approach to integrating gender considerations into environmental and social safeguards. Participants will learn to conduct gender analysis, develop gender-responsive action plans, and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks. From understanding the importance of women's participation to navigating legal and policy requirements, this course will empower you to build projects that benefit everyone. Enhance your ability to promote gender equality and social inclusion by mastering the essential principles and practices of gender mainstreaming in safeguards."

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is meticulously designed for:

• Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists
• Project Managers and Engineers
• Development Professionals
• Government Officials (Environmental and Social Agencies)
• Consultants
• NGOs and Civil Society Organizations
• Sustainability Managers
• Gender Specialists
• Planners and Policy Makers
• Anyone seeking to enhance their skills in gender mainstreaming within safeguards.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of gender mainstreaming in environmental and social safeguards.
• Conduct gender analysis to identify gender-specific impacts and needs.
• Develop and implement gender-responsive action plans.
• Integrate gender considerations into Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs).
• Ensure women's participation and leadership in project planning and implementation.
• Establish gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Understand the legal and policy frameworks related to gender equality.
• Implement strategies for addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in safeguards.
• Promote gender-sensitive stakeholder engagement and consultation.
• Develop organizational capacity for gender mainstreaming in safeguards.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Gender Mainstreaming in Environmental and Social Safeguards:

• Understanding the concepts of gender, gender equality, and gender mainstreaming.
• Exploring the importance of integrating gender considerations into safeguards.
• Examining the benefits of gender-responsive safeguards for sustainable development.
• Understanding the linkages between gender and environmental/social impacts.

Module 2: Conducting Gender Analysis:

• Understanding gender analysis frameworks and methodologies.
• Identifying gender roles, responsibilities, and access to resources.
• Analyzing gender-specific impacts and needs in project contexts.
• Utilizing data collection and analysis tools for gender analysis.

Module 3: Developing Gender-Responsive Action Plans:

• Integrating gender considerations into project planning and design.
• Developing gender-responsive indicators and targets.
• Implementing strategies for promoting women's participation and empowerment.
• Integrating gender into budget allocations and resource management.

Module 4: Gender Integration in Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs):

• Integrating gender analysis into scoping, screening, and impact assessment stages.
• Identifying and assessing gender-specific environmental and social impacts.
• Developing gender-responsive mitigation and management measures.
• Ensuring gender-sensitive data collection and analysis in ESIAs.

Module 5: Women's Participation and Leadership:

• Strategies for promoting women's participation in decision-making processes.
• Building women's capacity for leadership and advocacy.
• Creating inclusive platforms for women's voices and perspectives.
• Addressing barriers to women's participation and leadership.

Module 6: Gender-Sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Developing gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Utilizing gender-disaggregated data and indicators.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of gender mainstreaming strategies.
• Implementing feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.

Module 7: Legal and Policy Frameworks for Gender Equality:

• Understanding international human rights laws and standards.
• Examining national legal frameworks and policies related to gender equality.
• Integrating legal and policy requirements into safeguards implementation.
• Understanding the role of gender equality policies in project implementation.

Module 8: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Safeguards:

• Understanding the linkages between safeguards and GBV.
• Implementing strategies for preventing and mitigating GBV risks.
• Establishing safe reporting mechanisms and referral pathways.
• Providing support to survivors of GBV.

Module 9: Gender-Sensitive Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation:

• Developing inclusive stakeholder engagement plans.
• Utilizing gender-sensitive communication and consultation methods.
• Ensuring women's participation in consultations and decision-making.
• Addressing power imbalances in stakeholder engagement.

Module 10: Building Organizational Capacity for Gender Mainstreaming:

• Developing organizational policies and procedures for gender mainstreaming.
• Providing training and capacity building for staff.
• Establishing gender focal points and committees.
• Integrating gender into organizational culture and practices.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com