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This inter-agency course has been developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM, now part of UN Women). The four agencies developed this course together to raise awareness of gender issues and dynamics and to ensure that their staff achieves a consistent level of knowledge. This course will contribute to a common understanding of terminology, core principles and effective approaches that will help agencies work together on gender programming and on empowerment of girls and women and the realization of girls' and women's rights. 

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Strengthen gender programming knowledge and skills required for UN staff

  • Build knowledge and skills on gender equality required for UN programme staff

  • Identify positive entry points for strengthened programming

  • Understand how themes of gender equality and UN coherence mutually reinforce each other

Audience

This course is suitable to all staff of any level of seniority, of technical or non-technical background, who want to learn the basics about the subject.

Length

It should take you about 2 hours to complete this self-paced course. 

Methodology

This course is composed of eight animated modules, including various set of tools and resources you will need to consult as you proceed.

Structure

This course is composed of ten sections:


1.Introduction

2.Language of Gender Equality

3.Women’s and Girl’s Rights, International Commitments and Culture

4.Gender Mainstreaming in the UN

5.Working Together for Results on Gender Equality

6.Using UN System Guidance and Mechanisms at the National Level

7.Integrating Gender Equality into National Processes

8. Gender Equality in Humanitarian Settings/Action and Beyond

9.Engaging Men and Boys in Gender Equality

10. Conclusion

Contact details

Ms.Waithira Gikonyo
Senior Learning Officer, OLDS/DHR
Phone: (+1) 212-824-6015
E-mail: wgikonyo@unicef.org