NEW TRAINING:

ATHA Specialized Training on Gender in Humanitarian Action: from Policy to Practice

ATHA Partner:
Women's Refugee Commission (see: http://womensrefugeecommission.org/)

Purpose
The purpose of the course is to build gender awareness among NGOs working in humanitarian contexts starting with policy developments and their implications for practice. The aim is to assist humanitarian workers ensure that their programs promote equal access and opportunity for women, men, girls and boys; to develop an understanding of why this is vital for addressing poverty, conflict and HIV/AIDS; and, to apply the policy in select program areas, namely, livelihoods and gender-based violence.

The training will include the following modules:

*Introduction – Gender, gender roles, gender privilege, gender mainstreaming
*Gender – the legal framework
*Gender in Emergencies
*Engaging Men
*Gender-Based Violence – moving from response to prevention
*Promoting effective livelihood programs to promote gender equality
*Women’s economic empowerment as GBV prevention
*Gender implication for other program sectors – WASH, Health, and Education
*The future of humanitarian action and the role of gender

Objectives:

1) To raise awareness on the role of gender in humanitarian action
2) To develop an understanding of how to put gender sensitive programming into practice

Content and Approach
The modules will include presentations (knowledge input), discussions (knowledge integration), and case studies, small group work and role plays (knowledge application). The course is designed to be highly participative and interaction with participants sharing their own ideas, experiences and learning throughout.

Application
Professional affiliation with an organization or institution is a requisite for participation in the course. Thus individuals interested in applying to the course are asked to submit applications in conjunction with their employing organization.

Package
Each organization covers the cost of transportation to and from Härnösand. For members of Swedish NGOs and their local partners, Sida will cover venue, meals and other costs related to the course. Participants from other European and international organisations will need to pay actual cost for lodging and meals. Sida personnel fall under normal travel regulations.

Target group
The main target group is Swedish NGOs and their partners in the South. Targeted organisations include organisations working with humanitarian aid, as well as organisations oriented towards long term development work. Staff from other European NGOs, Governmental Institutions, Academia, IGOs, and military may also apply for the course.

Selection of course participants will be based on qualifications related to professional experience and interest in the sphere of humanitarian action. A selection will be made with a view to inviting a diverse and wide range of participants.

Register for course here: http://www.atha.se/course-application

Contact and Inquiries
Questions concerning lodging, venue, meals, etc. should be addressed to Magdalena Åkerros, Team Administrator, E-mail: magdalena.akerros@sida.se, phone +468-698 40 44.