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This a 4-hour modular online course comprised of two levels. Through the Addressing Gender-based Violence (GBV) online course, UNHCR workforce will increase their knowledge on GBV key concepts, recognize their role and responsibility towards addressing GBV as required by their role; and describe how to take appropriate action in their own area of work. As indicated in the UNHCR Policy on the Prevention of, Risk Mitigation, and Response to GBV, UNHCR workforce should complete the appropriate level of the course.  

Level 1 introduces GBV key concepts, including the key approaches and principles that guide UNHCR’s work on GBV. The primary audience for Level 1 is all UNHCR workforce.  

Level 2 focuses on mainstreaming GBV risk mitigation. The primary audience for Level 2 is all non-GBV specialized workforce. This audience includes colleagues working in Protection, Programme, Field, Sectors and Managers. Colleagues with GBV specialized functions are also invited to take Level 2 of this course. Colleagues must take level 1 before moving on to level 2. There is an assessment at the end of each level.  

About Level 1: Level 1 of the Addressing Gender-based Violence (GBV) online course introduces GBV key concepts, including the key approaches and principles that guide UNHCR’s work on GBV. The primary audience for Level 1 is all UNHCR workforce. As indicated in the UNHCR Policy on the Prevention of, Risk Mitigation, and Response to GBV, UNHCR workforce should complete the appropriate level of the course. By the end of Level 1, colleagues will be able to: Define GBV Explain why GBV occurs and what factors can contribute to GBV. Analyze the consequences of GBV. Describe the main forms of GBV. Describe the key approaches and principles that guide UNHCR’s work on GBV. Explain why addressing GBV is a legal obligation. Discuss why GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response is a responsibility of the entire organization. Respond to a disclosure of GBV in a safe and confidential manner. Level 1 of the Addressing Gender-based Violence (GBV) online course is a two-hour course. At the end of this level, there will be a test. The test must be completed in order for this course to appear on your completed trainings list. When you finish Level 1, please exit the online course window to return to the main page where the test is. 

Learning objectives

By the end of Level 1, colleagues will be able to:  

  • Define GBV Explain why GBV occurs and what factors can contribute to GBV.  
  • Analyze the consequences of GBV.  
  • Describe the main forms of GBV.  
  • Describe the key approaches and principles that guide UNHCR’s work on GBV. 
  • Explain why addressing GBV is a legal obligation.  
  • Discuss why GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response is a responsibility of the entire organization. 
  • Respond to a disclosure of GBV in a safe and confidential manner. 

Audience

All workforce

Length

It should take you about 120 minutes to complete this self-paced course. 

Methodology

Self-paced on-line course. 

Structure

This course is composed of 5 modules:

Topic 1: Defining GBV 

Topic 2: GBV Guiding Principles and Approaches 

Topic 3: Legal Framework 

Topic 4: Causes and Contributing Factors 

Topic 5: Consequences 

Topic 6: GBV During Displacement 

Topic 7: GBV Prevention, Risk Mitigation and Response 

End of level 1 

Contact details

UNHCR

Content issues and questions: hqglcpr1@unhcr.org 

Course and learner management: hqglcpr1@unhcr.org 

UNICEF

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