International Training on Gender, Conflicts & Human Rights
Capacity Building Program | ECAS Institute
Course Background
Gender significantly shapes experiences in conflict situations, affecting vulnerabilities, access to resources, and decision-making. Women, girls, and marginalized gender groups are often disproportionately affected by human rights violations in conflicts but also play critical roles in peacebuilding and advocacy.
This ECAS Institute course explores the intersection of gender, armed conflicts, and human rights. Participants will engage with international legal frameworks, including UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), CEDAW, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to develop gender-responsive conflict interventions.
Course Objectives
Understand the links between gender, conflicts, and human rights globallyAnalyze gendered impacts of armed conflicts, including violence and displacementExamine legal frameworks protecting women and marginalized genders in conflict settingsExplore women’s and gender-diverse roles in peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstructionAssess gender-based violence and accountability mechanismsInvestigate intersectionality in conflict situationsDevelop gender-responsive conflict resolution and humanitarian strategiesEnhance skills in gender-sensitive policymaking, advocacy, and human rights protectionWhat You Will Learn
Theoretical and practical understanding of gender in conflict settingsLegal instruments protecting human rights and gender equality in conflict zonesGender-based violence, human trafficking, and other violationsWomen’s roles in peacebuilding, mediation, and political participationHumanitarian responses and gender-sensitive approachesIntersectional perspectives on gender, race, and social class in conflictsAccountability mechanisms and transitional justiceCase studies on gender-inclusive conflict resolution strategiesTarget Participants
Human rights defenders, policymakers, and gender specialistsPeace and conflict practitioners and humanitarian workersLegal professionals and civil society leadersAcademics, journalists, and students in gender studies, law, political science, and international relationsProfessionals from international organizations, NGOs, and research institutionsTraining Modules
| No | Module | Details |
|---|
| 1 | Understanding Gender and Human Rights | Gender concepts, international frameworks, discrimination impacts, institutional roles, case studies |
| 2 | Gender and Conflict | Impacts of armed conflict, gender-based violence, women in peacebuilding, human trafficking, resilience case studies |
| 3 | Women’s Rights and International Law | CEDAW, international gender policies, human rights courts, gender-sensitive policymaking, legal case studies |
| 4 | Gender and Climate Change | Climate impacts on women, gender-responsive policies, leadership in sustainability, climate-induced displacement |
| 5 | Intersection of Gender, Development & Justice | Economic inequality, women in development, social justice, gender-responsive budgeting, case studies |
| 6 | Gender, Health, and Well-being | Reproductive health, access to care, mental health, empowerment, policies for gender-sensitive health |
| 7 | Gender Advocacy and Social Change | Advocacy strategies, grassroots mobilization, media impact, challenges, success stories |
| 8 | Future Perspectives on Gender and Human Rights | Evolution of gender rights movements, trends in policies, inclusive governance, technology and global collaboration |
Training Style
The course uses dynamic and interactive methods, including expert lectures, case studies, group discussions, role-playing simulations, and policy analysis workshops. Guest speakers and networking activities provide practical insights into gender-sensitive conflict resolution and advocacy.
General Notes
Training manuals and reference materials providedCertificate issued upon successful completionTailor-made training available upon requestContact: info@ecasiafrica.orgAbout ECAS Institute
ECAS Institute delivers training, research, and consulting services in climate change, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, biodiversity, agriculture, and food systems. We work across Africa and globally, supporting partners in Europe, the USA, and beyond.
