Course Details

Ensuring Equality in Crisis: Gender Mainstreaming in Humanitarian Action Training Course

INTRODUCTION

In humanitarian crises, pre-existing gender inequalities are often exacerbated, leading to distinct vulnerabilities and needs for women, girls, men, and boys. Our comprehensive Gender Mainstreaming in Humanitarian Action Training Course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to integrate a gender perspective into all aspects of humanitarian response. From understanding gender dynamics and conducting gender analysis to designing gender-sensitive programs and preventing gender-based violence, this program provides a crucial framework for ensuring that humanitarian aid is delivered equitably and effectively, addressing the specific needs and rights of all affected individuals.

Designed for humanitarian practitioners across various sectors, including protection, health, shelter, food security, and WASH, this training addresses the critical need to move beyond gender-blind approaches. Participants will learn how to identify and address gender-specific risks, promote women's empowerment and participation, and monitor the gender impact of humanitarian interventions. By mastering the principles of gender mainstreaming, graduates will be empowered to contribute to more inclusive, equitable, and ultimately more effective humanitarian action that leaves no one behind and fosters sustainable recovery for all.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Humanitarian Aid Workers across all sectors (Protection, Health, WASH, Shelter, Food Security)
• Program Managers and Coordinators
• Gender Advisors and Specialists
• Government Officials involved in humanitarian response
• NGO Staff working in emergency relief and development
• UN Agency Personnel
• Individuals seeking to integrate gender into their humanitarian work

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

• Understand the key concepts and principles of gender mainstreaming in humanitarian action.
• Analyze gender dynamics and power relations in crisis contexts.
• Conduct gender analysis to inform humanitarian assessments and program design.
• Integrate gender considerations into sector-specific humanitarian interventions.
• Apply strategies for preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV).
• Promote the participation and empowerment of women and girls in humanitarian response.
• Monitor and evaluate the gender impact of humanitarian programs.
• Advocate for gender equality and women's rights in humanitarian settings.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Gender Mainstreaming in Humanitarian Action:

• Defining gender, sex, and related concepts in the humanitarian context.
• Understanding the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment in humanitarian action.
• Exploring the international legal and policy frameworks for gender equality in emergencies.
• Examining how gender intersects with other vulnerabilities in crisis situations.
• Understanding the key principles and approaches to gender mainstreaming.

Module 2: Analyzing Gender Dynamics in Humanitarian Contexts:

• Understanding how gender roles, norms, and power relations shape experiences in crises.
• Identifying gender-based inequalities and discrimination in humanitarian settings.
• Analyzing the different needs and vulnerabilities of women, girls, men, and boys.
• Exploring the impact of conflict and displacement on gender dynamics.
• Understanding how gender intersects with age, disability, ethnicity, and other factors.

Module 3: Conducting Gender Analysis for Humanitarian Programming:

• Understanding the purpose and process of gender analysis in humanitarian action.
• Utilizing different tools and methodologies for collecting and analyzing gender data.
• Identifying key gender issues and gaps in humanitarian response.
• Developing gender-sensitive recommendations for program design and implementation.
• Integrating gender analysis findings into needs assessments and strategic planning.

Module 4: Integrating Gender into Sector-Specific Humanitarian Interventions:

• Applying gender mainstreaming principles within the protection sector.
• Addressing gender considerations in health, including reproductive health.
• Ensuring gender-sensitive approaches in shelter and settlement planning.
• Integrating gender into food security and livelihoods programming.
• Addressing gender issues in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions.

Module 5: Preventing and Responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV):

• Understanding the different forms and prevalence of GBV in humanitarian settings.
• Identifying risk factors and vulnerabilities to GBV in emergencies.
• Applying key principles for GBV prevention and response.
• Understanding referral pathways and survivor-centered approaches.
• Integrating GBV prevention and response into all sectors of humanitarian action.

Module 6: Promoting Women's Participation and Empowerment:

• Understanding the importance of women's participation in decision-making in humanitarian response.
• Identifying barriers to women's participation and leadership.
• Developing strategies to promote women's meaningful involvement in programs.
• Supporting women's organizations and networks in humanitarian settings.
• Promoting women's economic empowerment and access to resources.

Module 7: Monitoring and Evaluating the Gender Impact of Humanitarian Programs:

• Developing gender-sensitive indicators for monitoring humanitarian programs.
• Collecting and analyzing sex- and age-disaggregated data (SADD).
• Assessing the differential impact of programs on women, girls, men, and boys.
• Utilizing evaluation findings to improve the gender-responsiveness of programs.
• Ensuring accountability for gender equality commitments.

Module 8: Advocacy for Gender Equality in Humanitarian Settings:

• Understanding the importance of advocacy for gender equality in humanitarian action.
• Identifying key advocacy messages and targets.
• Developing strategies for influencing policy and practice.
• Working with allies and networks to promote gender equality.
• Addressing challenges and resistance to gender mainstreaming.

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