About The Event
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Daily)
• Venue: Best Western Meridian Nairobi Kenya
• Fee: $700 (includes all workshop materials, meals).
Workshop Overview
Gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) are critical priorities in humanitarian and development programs. This 4-day intensive training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to address GBV, integrate gender-sensitive programming, and promote advocacy for equality.
Through interactive sessions, practical tools, and real-world case studies, this workshop empowers participants to align their strategies with global best practices, enhance donor compliance, and foster inclusive and sustainable development.
Who Should Attend:
• Program Managers and Gender Advisors in NGOs, CSOs, and INGOs.
• Advocacy and Policy Specialists focused on gender equality.
• Humanitarian professionals working in GBV prevention and response.
Key Features:
• Comprehensive coverage of GBV prevention, response, and advocacy strategies.
• Tools and techniques for gender-sensitive programming.
• Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies.
• Networking opportunities with peers and gender equality experts.
• A guided National Park tour for reflection and informal connections.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will:• Understand the drivers and impacts of GBV in humanitarian and development contexts.
• Develop and implement gender-sensitive programs that promote equality.
• Gain advocacy skills to influence policies and promote gender mainstreaming.
• Enhance compliance with donor priorities and global gender equality standards.
Detailed Agenda
Day 1: Foundations of Gender Equality and GBV
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Understanding Gender and GBV
Definitions and concepts of gender equality and GBV.
The role of culture and power dynamics in shaping gender norms.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Global Frameworks for Gender Equality and GBV Prevention
Key international policies and guidelines (CEDAW, SDGs).
Aligning programs with global gender equality standards.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Exploring the Intersectionality of Gender and Vulnerability
How gender intersects with age, disability, and other vulnerabilities.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Interactive Exercise: Analyzing Gender Norms
Day 2: Addressing GBV in Humanitarian and Development Contexts
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: GBV Drivers, Types, and Consequences
Understanding the root causes and impacts of GBV.
Types of GBV: Physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Designing GBV Prevention and Response Programs
Developing safe reporting mechanisms.
Strategies for survivor-centered approaches.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Case Study: Successful GBV Interventions
Analyzing best practices and lessons learned.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Practical Session: Developing GBV Prevention Strategies
Day 3: Gender-Sensitive Programming
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Programs
Practical steps for gender integration across project cycles.
Tools and indicators for gender-sensitive programming.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Engaging Communities for Gender Equality
Working with men, boys, women, and girls to challenge norms.
Building community buy-in for gender-sensitive programs.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Monitoring and Evaluating Gender Integration
Key metrics and methods for measuring gender outcomes.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Workshop: Gender-Sensitive Program Design
Day 4: Advocacy and Policy Influence
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Advocacy for Gender Equality
Developing effective advocacy campaigns.
Influencing policies and practices for gender transformation.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Engaging Stakeholders for Policy Change
Building partnerships with donors, governments, and civil society.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Building Organizational Capacity for Gender Equality
Training staff and creating inclusive workplaces.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Wrap-Up: Developing Gender Equality Action Plans
Registration Details
Fee: $700 (includes workshop materials, meals).
For more information or to register, contact: info@stratfordinternationalbdlc.co.uk
