Gender equality and empowerment is considered a critical element for development. This course is designed to prepare participants for a variety of careers where specialized knowledge is required related to the integration of gender considerations into policy making, project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Gender mainstreaming is an international strategy to achieve gender equality in all aspects of society. Many governments in developing and developed countries have endeavored to implement this strategy. This 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. As well, it provides the opportunity to focus on a specific policy area (such as public health, education, economic management, or human resources) or for participants to employ this knowledge in their own workplace through an action research topic.
Current development context. Gender Equality in the SDGs and 2030 agenda
Global commitments to Gender mainstreaming
Rationales for gender mainstreaming
What is gender mainstreaming?
Multiple strategies for applying gender mainstreaming. Why no one size fits all solution is possible?
Added value of gender mainstreaming
Engaging men and boys
Overcoming resistance
Applying gender mainstreaming (individual work)
Tools for gender mainstreaming and analysis
Applying gender mainstreaming (small group work)
Gender analysis and gender planning tools
The impact of gender inequality on economic growth and sustainable development;
Sexual-based barriers to communication;
Body language
How to create the right image?
Dealing with media; and communication secrets of great leaders.
Gender mainstreaming in key organizational components. Opportunities and challenges
(Organizational culture; Human resources; Staff accountability and incentives for gender mainstreaming; financial resources and budget)
Non-traditional institutions
Gender Analysis
Design, implementation and evaluation of public policies
Gender responsive budgeting
Gender responsive policy - making and budgeting
Have explored the intrinsic relationship between gender and development
Be able to integrate gender into contextual analysis, and to use gender analysis frameworks effectively
Be better equipped to integrate gender into strategic and operational planning
Have acquired methods of creating gender awareness within development practice
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