Gender Equality & Peacebuilding Course

Aim of the Course

Conflict has a profound impact on gender relations and contests accepted gender roles, providing space for transformative action for gender equality in post-conflict reconstruction. However, appraising 35 years since the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and 15 years of UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, it is evident that peacebuilding does not always foster gender equality when advocated through normative frameworks. Specific endeavors must, therefore, address gender power relations and roles systematically at all levels and in all phases of peacebuilding.

This course reflects on:

- Concepts and methodologies for understanding gender dimensions of conflict and their relevance in peacebuilding, and the impact of peacebuilding on gender relations
- Key issues for post-conflict transformation of gender relations in economic, social, legal and political spheres
- Role of women’s agency, women’s rights, masculinities and the implication of gender stereotypes in conflict and peacebuilding

Target Audience

The course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in bridging their own experiences with current academic insights and practical knowledge on Gender Equality and Peacebuilding.

A minimum of two years of professional experience in relevant fields and a university degree (minimum BA) or an equivalent educational background are required.

The course will be held with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 participants.