Gender-Sensitive Conflict Analysis Training Course
Introduction
To genuinely understand the complexities of conflict and design effective, sustainable peacebuilding interventions, it is imperative to move beyond gender-blind approaches and critically examine how gender shapes every aspect of armed conflict and its resolution. This 5-day training course on Gender-Sensitive Conflict Analysis provides participants with the essential tools and methodologies to conduct in-depth analyses that reveal the distinct impacts of conflict on men, women, boys, and girls, as well as the gendered drivers of violence and peace. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how gender roles, power dynamics, and inequalities intersect with other social categories to influence vulnerability, resilience, and agency in conflict-affected contexts.
This intensive program is designed for peacebuilding practitioners, humanitarian and development professionals, human rights advocates, policymakers, researchers, and civil society actors working in or preparing for roles in conflict-affected and post-conflict settings. It will equip attendees with the practical skills to collect, analyze, and interpret gender-disaggregated data, identify gender-specific needs and opportunities, and ultimately inform the design of more inclusive, equitable, and impactful interventions. By fostering a deep commitment to gender-sensitive analysis, this course aims to empower participants to contribute to more effective conflict prevention, protection, and peacebuilding efforts that address the root causes of gender inequality.
Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience:
- Peacebuilding practitioners and program managers
- Humanitarian aid workers and protection specialists
- Gender specialists and advisors
- Human rights monitors and advocates
- Researchers and academics in peace and conflict studies
- Policymakers and government officials dealing with conflict analysis
- Civil Society Organizations focusing on gender and peace
- UN agency staff (DPPA, UNDP, UN Women, OCHA)
- Trainers in conflict analysis and peacebuilding
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define gender-sensitive conflict analysis and understand its importance for effective interventions.
- Understand key gender concepts and their application to conflict dynamics.
- Identify the differential impacts of armed conflict on men, women, boys, and girls.
- Apply methodologies and tools for conducting a gender-sensitive conflict analysis.
- Utilize findings from gender-sensitive analysis to inform the design of more inclusive and effective peacebuilding programs and policies.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Gender-Sensitive Conflict Analysis
- Defining conflict analysis: purpose, scope, and key components.
- Why gender matters in conflict analysis: moving beyond gender-blind approaches.
- Key gender concepts: sex vs. gender, gender roles, gender relations, gender inequality, patriarchy.
- The transformative potential of gender-sensitive analysis for peacebuilding outcomes.
- Ethical considerations in gender-sensitive research in conflict contexts.
Module 2: Gendered Drivers and Dynamics of Conflict
- How existing gender inequalities can be drivers or exacerbators of conflict.
- The role of masculinities and femininities in violent conflict.
- Gender dimensions of grievances, political exclusion, and economic disparities.
- The impact of conflict on gender roles and power relations (both regressive and transformative).
- Gendered motivations for joining or leaving armed groups.
Module 3: Differential Impacts of Conflict on Women, Men, Girls, and Boys
- Impact on Women and Girls: conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), forced marriage, denial of education, economic disempowerment.
- Impact on Men and Boys: forced recruitment, direct combat roles, specific forms of sexual violence, psychosocial trauma, changing masculinities.
- Displacement and Migration: gendered patterns of internal displacement and refugee movements, specific vulnerabilities in transit.
- Livelihoods and Economic Impact: gendered access to resources, markets, and employment during and after conflict.
- Health and Psychosocial Impact: differential health needs, mental health consequences, and access to services.
Module 4: Gender-Sensitive Data Collection Methodologies
- Importance of sex- and age-disaggregated data in all assessments.
- Qualitative research methods: gender-sensitive interviewing techniques, focus group discussions (FGDs).
- Participatory methodologies: mapping, ranking, and community-based assessments from a gender perspective.
- Ethical guidelines for collecting sensitive information on GBV and other gendered violations.
- Triangulation and verification of gender-sensitive information.
Module 5: Analyzing Gendered Capacities for Peace
- Women's roles as peacebuilders, mediators, and agents of social change.
- Youth's diverse roles in peacebuilding, including gender-specific contributions.
- Gender dimensions of local coping mechanisms and resilience strategies.
- Men and boys as allies in promoting gender equality and peace.
- Identifying and supporting gender-inclusive peace constituencies.
Module 6: Applying Gender Analysis to Key Peacebuilding Sectors
- Security Sector Reform (SSR): assessing gender inclusivity in security forces, addressing GBV.
- Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR): gender-sensitive approaches for ex-combatants, including women and girl associates.
- Rule of Law and Justice: ensuring women's and marginalized groups' access to justice, addressing impunity for GBV.
- Governance and Political Participation: analyzing gender equality in decision-making, electoral processes.
- Economic Recovery: ensuring gender-equitable access to livelihoods and resources.
Module 7: Gender-Sensitive Reporting and Policy Development
- Translating gender analysis findings into actionable recommendations.
- Crafting gender-sensitive reports for various audiences (donors, policymakers, communities).
- Integrating gender considerations into strategic planning documents (e.g., National Action Plans on WPS).
- Advocating for gender-responsive policies and programming.
- Presenting complex gender analysis findings clearly and concisely.
Module 8: Challenges, Best Practices, and the Future of Gender-Sensitive Analysis
- Overcoming resistance to gender analysis and challenging gender stereotypes.
- Resource constraints and capacity gaps in conducting thorough gender analysis.
- Best practices from diverse conflict contexts around the world.
- The intersectional approach: integrating gender with other identity markers (age, disability, ethnicity).
- Sustaining gender-sensitive analysis as an ongoing process in peace operations.
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
Gender-sensitive Conflict Analysis Training Course in Greece
| Dates | Fees | Location | Action |
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| 25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 19/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 16/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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