Inclusive Peacebuilding for Marginalized Communities Training Course

Introduction

Sustainable peace cannot be achieved without actively including and empowering those who have historically been marginalized, disproportionately affected by conflict, and often excluded from peace processes. This 5-day training course on Inclusive Peacebuilding for Marginalized Communities offers a critical examination of the dynamics that perpetuate exclusion and provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to foster genuinely inclusive peacebuilding initiatives. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how to identify and address the specific needs, vulnerabilities, and unique contributions of diverse marginalized groups, ensuring that peace efforts are equitable, legitimate, and truly representative of all segments of society.

This intensive program is designed for peacebuilding practitioners, humanitarian and development professionals, government officials, civil society leaders, and community organizers working in or preparing for roles in conflict-affected and post-conflict settings. It will equip attendees with analytical tools to assess patterns of exclusion, develop participatory methodologies that amplify marginalized voices, and advocate for policies and programs that promote social justice and human rights. By fostering a commitment to inclusive approaches, this course aims to empower participants to challenge systemic inequalities and build sustainable peace that leaves no one behind.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience:

  • Peacebuilding practitioners and program managers
  • Humanitarian and development professionals working in conflict-affected areas
  • Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working with marginalized communities
  • Government officials involved in peace and reconciliation processes
  • Researchers and academics in peace studies, social justice, and human rights
  • Community organizers and local leaders
  • Advocates for indigenous rights, disability rights, LGBTQI+ rights, and minority rights
  • Donor representatives interested in inclusive programming

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

  • Define marginalized communities in conflict contexts and understand the dynamics of exclusion in peacebuilding.
  • Analyze the specific vulnerabilities and unique contributions of diverse marginalized groups (e.g., ethnic/religious minorities, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, women, youth).
  • Understand the international frameworks and principles for inclusive peacebuilding and human rights.
  • Develop methodologies for genuinely participatory and community-led peace processes that include marginalized voices.
  • Design and implement conflict-sensitive and inclusive peacebuilding programs that address root causes of exclusion.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Inclusive Peacebuilding and Marginalization

  • Defining marginalized communities in conflict contexts.
  • Understanding the drivers and consequences of exclusion in peace processes.
  • The imperative for inclusive peacebuilding for sustainable peace.
  • Challenging dominant narratives and power imbalances in peace efforts.
  • The concept of "leaving no one behind" in peacebuilding and development.

Module 2: Understanding Diverse Marginalized Communities in Conflict

  • Ethnic and Religious Minorities: dynamics of discrimination, identity-based conflict, protection needs.
  • Indigenous Peoples: land rights, cultural preservation, self-determination in peace processes.
  • Persons with Disabilities: access barriers to justice and services, specific protection needs, inclusion in peacebuilding.
  • LGBTIQ+ Individuals: hidden vulnerabilities, discrimination, protection from violence, inclusion in human rights frameworks.
  • Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Refugees: specific challenges of displacement, durable solutions, participation in host communities.

Module 3: International Frameworks and Principles for Inclusion

  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights and core human rights treaties.
  • UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and Youth, Peace and Security (YPS).
  • The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
  • The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
  • Principles of non-discrimination, equality, and meaningful participation.

Module 4: Participatory Approaches and Methodologies

  • Tools for inclusive conflict analysis: disaggregated data, participatory assessments.
  • Facilitating safe and inclusive dialogue spaces for marginalized groups.
  • Community-based approaches to peacebuilding: amplifying local voices.
  • Participatory planning, monitoring, and evaluation techniques.
  • Role of digital tools and technology in fostering inclusion.

Module 5: Addressing Structural Exclusion and Discrimination

  • Legal and policy reforms to ensure equal rights and non-discrimination.
  • Strengthening access to justice for marginalized groups.
  • Promoting inclusive governance and political participation.
  • Addressing historical injustices and systemic discrimination.
  • The role of human rights monitoring and advocacy in combating exclusion.

Module 6: Security and Protection for Marginalized Communities

  • Understanding specific protection risks faced by marginalized groups in conflict (e.g., targeted violence, displacement).
  • Community-based protection mechanisms and early warning systems.
  • Gender-based violence (GBV) and its intersection with other forms of marginalization.
  • Ensuring safe and equitable access to humanitarian assistance.
  • Security Sector Reform (SSR) and accountability for violations against marginalized groups.

Module 7: Economic Justice and Inclusive Development

  • Addressing economic marginalization and grievances as drivers of conflict.
  • Promoting equitable access to resources, livelihoods, and land.
  • Inclusive economic recovery and development programs.
  • The role of microfinance, social enterprises, and vocational training.
  • Advocating for policies that ensure economic inclusion.

Module 8: Building Alliances and Sustaining Inclusive Peace

  • Fostering solidarity and alliances between diverse marginalized communities.
  • Engaging state and non-state actors in promoting inclusion.
  • Challenges of tokenism and ensuring genuine empowerment.
  • Long-term strategies for sustaining inclusive peace processes.
  • Documenting and sharing lessons learned from inclusive peacebuilding initiatives.

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

 

Inclusive Peacebuilding For Marginalized Communities Training Course in Kenya
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