Gender, Conflicts and Human Rights
International Training on Gender-Responsive Peacebuilding & Human Rights Protection
Course Background
Gender plays a critical role in shaping experiences during armed conflicts, influencing vulnerability, access to resources, and participation in decision-making. Women, girls, and marginalized gender groups are often disproportionately affected by violence, displacement, and human rights violations, yet they remain central to peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
This ECAS Institute course examines the intersection of gender, conflict, and human rights through international legal frameworks such as UNSCR Women, Peace and Security (WPS), CEDAW, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Course Objectives
Understand the links between gender, conflict, and human rightsAnalyze gendered impacts of armed conflictsExamine international gender and human rights legal frameworksAssess gender-based violence and accountability mechanismsExplore women’s roles in peacebuilding and post-conflict recoveryApply gender-responsive conflict resolution strategiesStrengthen gender-sensitive policy-making and advocacy skillsWhat You Will Learn
Participants gain practical tools to address gender inequality, human rights protection, and peacebuilding in conflict-affected contexts.
Gender dynamics in conflict settingsHuman rights instruments and gender equality lawsGender-based violence and transitional justiceHumanitarian responses and gender sensitivityIntersectionality of gender, ethnicity, and displacementAdvocacy strategies for gender justiceTarget Participants
This course is designed for professionals involved in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and human rights advocacy.
Human rights defenders and gender specialistsPeace and conflict practitionersPolicy makers and government officialsNGO and humanitarian workersLegal professionals and researchersAcademics, journalists, and studentsTraining Modules
Module 1: Understanding Gender and Human RightsModule 2: Gender and ConflictModule 3: Women’s Rights and International LawModule 4: Gender and Climate ChangeModule 5: Gender, Development and JusticeModule 6: Gender, Health and Well-beingModule 7: Gender Advocacy and Social ChangeModule 8: Future Perspectives on Gender and Human RightsTraining Style
The course adopts a participatory learning approach combining expert lectures, policy analysis, simulations, case studies, and group discussions. Guest speakers and collaborative exercises enhance peer learning and practical skill development.
General Notes
Training manuals and reference materials providedCertificate issued upon successful completionTailor-made institutional training availableContact: info@ecasiafrica.org
