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Gender and Peacebuilding


Type: Distance or Online Learning
Keywords: Gender, Peacebuilding
Training Description

This distance learning course is an introduction to the recognition of women's value and the importance of gender framework in peacebuilding and humanitarian work. The course will look at case studies of women’s role and participation in peace processes, as well as peace negotiations without the presence of women. This imbalances silenced women’s right to be heard on the hard issues of war and peace, and meant that issues such as internal displacement, sexual violence and human trafficking.

How to Register

Register on-line at: http://www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=627&language_id=1 . Registration deadline: 1 December 2009.
Training Cost
The course tuition fee is US$ 725; permanent residents of non-OECD countries are eligible for a discounted tuition rate of US$ 350. Tuition for auditors is US$ 275; permanent residents of non-OECD countries are eligible for a discounted tuition rate of US$ 125. Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for this course.
Intended Audience
human rights/women's human rights/humanitarian staff of INGOs, NGOs, UN officers intergovernmental and government agencies, women’s advocates and feminists, university students of international law, international relations, politics and other areas practitioners who want to learn about peacebuilding and it gender dimensions. The course is also intended for staff members of UN specialised agencies who want to learn more about gender equality and women’s empowerment in post conflict settings.
Training Contact
Sandra Quintin
Telephone: 1978341-0200
For further information:

http://www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=627&language_id=1


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