Human Rights and Justice Group

Knowing, Claiming And Securing Our Right To Be Human

Global Human Rights Leadership Training Institute (GHRLTI)

CURRENT COURSES (click title for more details)

• Advanced Certificate Course on "Gender and Development Training"
• Advanced Certificate Course on Gender and HIV/AIDS

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Advanced Certificate Course on "Gender Development Training"
August 25^th – October 3^rd 2008 Deadline for applications: August 20^th, 2008
Fee: US$250.- due by August 22^nd, 2008

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course seeks to examine how gendered identities are formed and re-shaped as a result of the development process ― and responsive approaches in a variety of historical and cultural contexts. It will equally explore how gender and development relate to other categories of social identity and difference, such as race, ethnicity, economic and social standing, urban or rural life, etc. The course will explore activities such as: gender-awareness and self-awareness for women and men; gender roles and needs; gender-sensitive appraisal (gender-friendly participatory appraisal (PRA)) and planning; gender research methodologies; gender and major global issues such as environment, culture and economic crisis; working with counterparts on gender issues; gender and development; and strategies for change. Further, attempts will be made on strategies to mainstreaming gender in the public sector and civil society organisations.

However, at the end of the course participants will be better equipped with the analytical and conceptual skills needed to understand gender issues in both contexts, enabling them to participate effectively in gender and development-related research, policymaking and implementation.

Specific Course Objectives:

• To expand the participants’ understanding of the concepts of "sevelopment" and "gender and development".
• To sensitize participants to the importance of developing a clear gender-friendly vision and mission that will serve as guiding principles for their organisation.
• To enhance participants’ skill levels for implementing gender-sensitive participatory techniques in project planning.
• To identify how facilitators can use selected strengths of participatory training, the experiential training cycle and adult training to increase the gender-responsiveness of training.
• To equip participants to develop a comprehensive Training Plan for doing gender Training of Public Sector officers.

BENEFITS

Participants will be equipped to with sufficient knowledge and expertise to participate in national discussion on MDGs and to systematically implement project or conduct research/inquiry on gender issues. It will further create a better understanding of gender concepts and ability to integrate gender issues with development projects. Enhanced capacities (skills, attitudes and behaviours) of PRA practitioners/facilitators and development workers to integrate gender into participatory rural appraisals in communities.

COURSE OUTLINE

Pre-Training

1. Introductory Course in the Online Training System
2. Registration and activation of Discussion List Platform

Module 1: Interpersonal Growth and Gender in Groups

1. Introduction to Key Gender Concepts
2. Gender Awareness
3. Gender Group Dynamics
4. Gender and Development
5. Week 1 Discussion

Module 2: Gender Friendly Organizational Development

6. Gender-Friendly Organizational Development
7. Gender-Friendly Organizational Systems
8. Resource Mobilization
9. The Concept of SWOC Analysis
10. Week 2 Discussion

Module 3: Gender Responsive Community Development

11. Gender in Project Planning
12. Gender Friendly Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA)
13. Engaging Stakeholders through Gender-Sensitive Linkages
14. Week 3 Discussion

Module 4: Gender Research Methodologies

15. Gender Analysis
16. Participatory Research Methodologies
17. Rights-based Approach (RBA)
18. Week 4 Discussion

Module 5: Gender Training of Trainers

19. Key Concepts of Training
20. Principles of Adult Learning
21. Gender-Sensitive Facilitation
22. Participatory Training Methodologies
23. Gender Mainstreaming in the Training Cycle
24. Week 5 Discussion

Module 6: Gender Practice and Reflection

25. Violence Against Women and Safety Strategies
26. Building NGO ― Government Linkages through Gender Training
27. Gender Resource Organisation
28. Week 6 Discussion

Conclusion

29. Final Examination
30. Participants Evaluation of Course/Feedback
31. Conclusion

Additional Features

Online, interactive, self-paced and self-learning modules.
Assignments test your knowledge and understanding before and after the test.
Opportunity to post comments, assignment answers, live chat etc.

Target Audience

The course is aimed at gender focal points, women᾿s organisations, programs and project managers, researchers, policy-makers, activists, women leaders, students, staff of NGOs and CBOs, donor agencies, academics, researchers, volunteers, development actors, trainers, journalists, students, government officials etc. Candidates should have a good written command of English language and high competence and comfort with computer and internet use.

Cost

The course tuition fee is US$250. There is a limited amount of partial scholarships available for this course for applicants from developing countries, based on financial need.

Location: Online

Application Procedure

The deadline for application is 20th August 2008. While full tuition payment is due on 22nd August 2008. However, applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Further information, please contact:
Margaret Abiagam - Project Manager

GHRLTI
Human Rights and Justice Group Int’l
53, Western Avenue, Surulere
P.O.Box 3326, Surulere, 101014, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8034923400, 01.819.5898
Fax: 206-350-8163
E-mail: info@justicegroup.org

Advanced Certificate Course on Gender and HIV/AIDS
August 4^th – September 13^th 2008 Deadline for applications: August 1^st, 2008
Fee: US$250.- due by August 4^th, 2008

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course will examine the inter-linkages between gender and HIV/AIDS, explore strategies to mainstreaming gender and HIV/AIDS at policy, programmes and implementation processes. However, there is limited gender conceptual clarity and application skills among key decision makers, practitioners, civil societies and private institutions and the inter-relationship with HIV/AIDS, policy and macro economic issues. These limitations hamper efforts geared towards making gender and HIV/AIDS cross-cutting issues in development policies, programmes and processes. In view of the above, the course on Gender and HIV/AIDS is based on the understanding that: - Gender and sexuality are significant factors in the sexual transmission of HIV and they also influence treatment, care and support. The prevention and management of the spread of HIV/AIDS is inextricably linked to achieving gender equality and women empowerment.

This course has two broad aims: to empower the participants with an understanding of the link between gender and HIV/AIDS; and to equip the participants with skills and techniques for gender mainstreaming into policies and programmes related to HIV/AIDS.

Target Audience

The course is aimed at gender focal points, women’s organisations, programs and project managers, researchers, policy-makers, HIV/AIDS activists, women leaders, students, staff of NGOs and CBOs, donor agencies, academics, volunteers, development actors, trainers, journalists, students, government officials etc. Candidates should have a good written command of English language and high competence and comfort with computer and internet use.

BENEFITS

Participants in this course will have an opportunity to articulate with conceptual clarity key gender and sexuality concepts relating to policy issues around HIV and AIDS interventions; adopt a conceptual framework for gender analysis on the causality of inequalities in relation to HIV/ AIDS and plan, formulate gender sensitive interventions and indicators for monitoring gender impact on HIV/ AIDS in the areas of the specific mandate; and share information and experience on gender and HIV issues within their various regions.

The maximum number of course participants is 30. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation from the Institute.

COURSE OUTLINE

Pre-Training

1. Introductory Course in the Online Training System
2. Registration and activation of Discussion List Platform

Module 1: Introduction

1. Introduction of Participants/Expectations
2. Introduction of the Course in Gender and HIV/AIDS
3. Week 1 Discussion

Module 2: Gender and HIV/AIDS

4. The Concept of Gender and Sexuality
5. The Gender Dimension of HIV/AIDS
6. Communicating HIV/AIDS
7. Week 2 Discussion

Module 3: Gender Sector Specific Issues

8. Gender Violence and HIV/AIDS
9. Gender, Poverty and HIV/AIDS
10. Gender, Culture, Religion and HIV/AIDS
11. Gender, Human Rights and HIV/AIDS
12. Week 3 Discussion

Module 4: Gender Mainstreaming in HIV/AIDS

13. Why Mainstream Gender in HIV/AIDS
14. Gender Mainstreaming in the Program Cycle
15. Mainstreaming Gender in Specific Programmes
16. The Role of Men in Mainstreaming Gender in HIV/AIDS
17. Week 4 Discussion

Module 5: Developing an Advocacy Strategy

18. What is Advocacy?
19. Why Develop an Advocacy Strategy
20. Basic Steps to Implement an Advocacy Strategy on Issues of Gender and HIV/AIDS
21. Week 5 Discussion

Module 6: Conclusion

22. Final Examination
23. Participants Evaluation of Course/Feedback
24. Conclusion

Additional Features

Online, interactive, self-paced and self-learning modules.
Surveys and tests to test your knowledge and understanding before and after the test.
Opportunity to post comments, assignment answers, live chat etc.

Cost

The course tuition fee is US$250. There is a limited amount of partial scholarships available for this course for applicants from developing countries and newly independent states, based on financial need.

Location: Online

Application Procedure

Space is limited, so please register early! The deadline for application is August 1st 2008. While full tuition payment is due on August 4th 2008. However, applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Further information, please contact:
Margaret Abiagam - Project Manager   OR   Prince Devison

GHRLTI
Human Rights and Justice Group Int’l
53, Western Avenue, Surulere
P.O.Box 3326, Surulere, 101014, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8034923400, 08084593949, 1-4773739
E-mail: info@justicegroup.org

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Lagos, Nigeria