30 January-16 April 2013 (E05213) | Closed
28 August-12 November 2013 (E05213-2) | Register for this course (opens in new window)
Gender mainstreaming is an (international) strategy to achieve gender equality. It is shorthand for saying that the impact of all policies and programmes on women and men should be considered at every stage of the policy or programme cycle - from planning to implementation and evaluation. This e-learning course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive knowledge of gender mainstreaming and gender analysis. It draws on best practice and case studies from around the world. The course also provides the opportunity to focus on a specific sectors or policy areas (such as, education, sexual exploitation and abuse, organisational development, or human resources) and for participants to employ this knowledge in their own workplace through an action research topic.
The first half of the course will focus on lessons learned in gender mainstreaming in various UN agencies, international non-governmental organisations, governments and programmes. In the second half participants will be introduced to specifical gender mainstreaming tools, including the use of gender planning frameworks, and several topical areas based on the interest of the participants. Critical analysis of current theory and practice is encouraged throughout the course.
This certificate course involves approximately 50 hours of reading, on-line working groups, assignments, webinars and interaction among participants and instructors, and is offered over an 11-week period. The course will integrate active and participatory learning approaches within activities and assignments, with an emphasis on reflective and collaborative learning. Participants will do the required reading, prepare interim and final project assignments, including case studies, and participate in group discussions and webinars with invited guest experts.
The maximum number of course participants is 25. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation. It is also possible to audit the course.
Course outline
Week 1: Gender and defining gender mainstreaming
Week 2: Gender integration framework
Week 3: Gender analysis
Week 4: Applying gender mainstreaming (small group work)
Week 5: Tools for gender mainstreaming and analysis
Week 6: Tools for gender mainstreaming and analysis (continued)
Week 7: Gender-based violence
Week 8: Gender mainstreaming in humanitarian action
Week 9: Applying gender mainstreaming (individual work)
Week 10: Benefits of gender mainstreaming
Week 11: Wrap-up & the way forward
About the instructors
Frank Elbers is Executive Director of Human Rights Education Associates (HREA). He has 20 years of experience in development and human rights in postcommunist Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. He joined HREA in 1998 and has been an instructor and trainer for courses and workshops on human rights-based programming, monitoring children's rights and monitoring women's human rights. Frank has also served as a consultant for the UNIFEM on strategies for violence against women, implementation of CEDAW (the Convention on the Elimination of All Discrimination Against Women), and the Beijing +5 review process. He was a member of the Advisory Committee to the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) for the course on Gender and Humanitarian Action: Different Needs, Equal Opportunities. Mr. Elbers holds an MA in political science from the University of Amsterdam.
Julie Montgomery is Director for Innovation & Learning at InterAction, the alliance of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) focused on the world’s poor and most vulnerable people. She is currently leading InterAction's mapping efforts. During her tenure at InterAction, she has worked on numerous gender mainstreaming initiatives, including the development of an e-learning course on gender and humanitarian emergencies an interactive Gender Audit training. She also worked as a publications manager, graphic designer, and editor for the organisation's monthly magazine, Monday Developments. Julie specialises in graphic design, project management, communications, training, online learning and gender issues. Ms. Montgomery holds an MA in sociology from the University of Florida.
Who should apply
The course is intended for staff of government and inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations, development practitioners, gender focal points, or academic institutions interested in gender equality. Participants should have a good written command of English -- the working language of the course -- and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. HREA aims to ensure equal gender and geographical distribution across the selected participants. The maximum number of course participants is 25. A Certificate of Participation will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. It also possible to audit the course.
Costs
Tuition fee for participants: US$ 725; tuition for auditors: US$ 275.
Payments can be made online by major credit cards (Discover, MasterCard, Visa), PayPal and bank transfer. Bulk rates are available.
Registration
This course will be offered from 30 January-16 April 2013 (registration closed) and 28 August-12 November 2013.
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