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Integrating gender based violence (GBV) risk mitigation promotes better, safer nutrition programming for all. The goal of GBV risk mitigation is to make humanitarian systems and services safe, effective and responsive to the needs and rights of women and girls.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain what GBV is and the linkages to nutrition interventions
  • Identify GBV risks and mitigation measures within nutrition interventions
  • Explain where our responsibilities lie with regards to GBV disclosure
  • Explain the role of the nutrition cluster coordinator in promoting gender- and GBV-sensitive nutrition interventions.

Audience

This module is an intermediary-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in furthering their skills and knowledge in nutrition cluster coordination in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to coordinate and collaborate with the humanitarian architecture on this topic. It is part of the recommended learning path for national nutrition cluster coordinators aiming to progress to senior level roles.

Length

It should take you about 55 minutes to complete this self-paced course. 

Methodology

This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities. 

Structure

Introduction

Lesson 1: What is gender-based violence and why is it an important issue to integrate into nutrition programming?
15 mins

Lesson 2: GBV risks and mitigation
15 mins

Lesson 3: Working with GBV actors and responding to disclosures
15 mins

Lesson 4: Nutrition Cluster coordinator responsibilities for the integration of GBV risk mitigation
10 mins

Summary

Suggested Prior learning

Monitoring GBV risks in nutrition programming: the implementation of safety audits and safe consultations

Contact details

For technical issues, you can contact https://www.nutritioncluster.net/Ask_question