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Gender Based Violence/Child Protection in Humanitarian Emergencies

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Jul 11, 2006 - Jul 13, 2006

Title of Training :

Gender Based Violence/Child Protection in Humanitarian Emergencies.

Institution :

Dtalk

Location :

Not specified.

Course Type :

3 days.

Description :

Course Aim: To create awareness among humanitarian workers concerning GBV and Protection of Children, with an emphasis on putting in place procedures to safeguard against abuse of women and children.

Learning Objectives:

  • To gain an understanding of the key concepts and basic issues underpinning all forms of gender based violence.
  • To increase the participants abilities to discuss and integrate these key concepts in ways that will be understood both by their staff and by the community.

Prevention and Response to GBV:

  • To design effective GBV prevention strategies that address the root causes of GBV, in the context of the unique contributing factors of each setting.
  • To understand the need for basic survivor assistance and how to work with all actors in order to establish this service.
  • To become aware of and learn how to abide by the guiding principles in GBV response.

Co-ordination:

  • To establish options for ensuring interagency and multi sectorial action and response in a co-ordinated fashion in GBV prevention and response.

Introduction to Child Protection:

  • To gain an understanding of the key concepts and basic issues underpinning child protection in humanitarian aid situations.
  • To become familiar with human rights law and IHL with regards to the child
  • To recognize strategies that can be employed to ensure protection, prevention and response to child abuse.

Language :

English.

Dates :

11 July - 13 July 2006.

Fee :

400 Euros (non-subsidised rate).

URL :

http://www.dtalk.ie/courses/scheduled/?guid=d118d032-bf67...

Contact :

James.Morton@dsckim.ie

Patricia.Wall@dsckim.ie