Virtual Training on Gender Mainstreaming
Details
This course offers a concise and insightful exploration of the principles and practices necessary for promoting gender equality and integrating a gender perspective across all sectors and levels of society. It provides a comprehensive understanding of gender mainstreaming and its importance in achieving inclusive and equitable outcomes.
Participants will gain valuable insights into the concepts of gender, gender roles, and gender biases. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, this course equips learners with practical strategies to identify and address gender disparities, integrate gender perspectives into policies and programs, and foster a more inclusive and gender-responsive environment.
Join us for this empowering course and become equipped with the knowledge and skills to promote gender equality and advocate for positive change. Together, let’s work towards a future where gender equality is a reality in all aspects of society.
Outline
Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to Gender and Definition of Terms
- Understanding gender as a social construct
- Exploring the difference between sex and gender
- Definitions of key terms: gender, gender inequality, gender mainstreaming, gender analysis
Day 2: Causes of Gender Inequality
- Historical and cultural factors contributing to gender inequality
- Structural and systemic causes of gender disparities
- Intersectionality: Understanding how gender intersects with other social identities
- Exploring the impact of gender inequality on individuals and societies
Day 3: Gender and Development – Historical Background
- Evolution of gender and development approaches
- Historical milestones in the recognition of gender issues in development
- Critiques of earlier development paradigms and the emergence of gender-responsive approaches
- Understanding the relationship between gender equality and sustainable development
Day 4: Gender Mainstreaming Cycle
- Overview of the gender mainstreaming approach
- The four stages of the gender mainstreaming cycle: gender analysis, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
- Applying the gender mainstreaming cycle to various contexts (e.g., organizations, policies, programs)
- Case studies and examples of successful gender mainstreaming initiatives
Day 5: Gender Analysis, Frameworks, and Tools
- Introduction to gender analysis: its purpose and key components
- Gender analysis frameworks and methodologies (e.g., GAD, WID, intersectionality)
- Tools and techniques for conducting gender analysis (e.g., gender-disaggregated data, gender impact assessments, gender budgeting)
- Practical exercises and group discussions to apply gender analysis tools to real-world scenarios
Note: This course outline provides a general structure for the gender and gender mainstreaming course.
The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.
Schedules
Weekdays | 02:00 PM — 05:00 PM |
Platform: Zoom
Weekdays | 02:00 PM — 05:00 PM |
Platform: Zoom
Weekdays | 02:00 PM — 05:00 PM |
Platform: Zoom
Weekdays | 02:00 PM — 05:00 PM |
Platform: Zoom
Weekdays | 02:00 PM — 05:00 PM |
Platform: Zoom
Weekdays | 02:00 PM — 05:00 PM |
Platform: Zoom
Weekdays | 02:00 PM — 05:00 PM |
Platform: Zoom
Weekdays | 02:00 PM — 05:00 PM |
Platform: Zoom
No. of Days: | 5 |
Total Hours: | 15 |
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