International and humanitarian affairs

Short course Sexual Violence in Conflict Settings and Emergencies 2021

Information

Period

29 November 2021 - 3 December 2021

2 ECTS credits

50 Teaching hours

Around 50 hours of work for the whole course, including: • Approximately 20 hours of face-to-face teaching (lectures, debate, group work) • Approximately 30 hours of self-study time (pre-readings, reflexive analysis, case study) A 3-5-page essay for the participants who would like to earn the 2 credits ECTS

Language

English

Format

On-site – switch over to online-learning if required

Contact

+41 (0)22 908 44 53
humanitarianstudies(at)unige.ch

website

Location

Uganda

Registration

Registration deadline

29 October 2021

Fees:

Total fees: CHF 1’500 + All inclusive accommodation and meals: 650 CHF.

Deposit: (upon acceptance of admission): CHF 200.-

There is no available scholarship for this programme.

Contribution to the SDGs

Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts and basic issues underpinning all forms of sexual violence in conflict and emergency settings
• Conceive an intervention centred on sexual violence victims/survivors’ rights, needs and wishes
• Design activities contributing to sexual violence prevention and risk mitigation.

Audience

Mid-level and senior humanitarian manager currently working directly with victims/survivors of sexual violence, or providing technical advice to or supervision of such programmes
Other participant with relevant experience and expertise may be accepted if space is available
Staff of MSF and ICRC may join for a reduced rate and are asked to apply through their institutional educational programmes

Programme

Structure of the course

Core concepts and introduction to a Survivor-Centered Approach
Ethics and Methods of Data Gathering
Sexual Violence Against Men and Boys
Medical Care
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Access to Justice
Prevention and Risk Mitigation

Director(s)

Prof. Karl BLANCHET, Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, a joint Centre of the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), Geneva

Coordinator(s)

Laura PASQUERO, Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies

Partnership

International Committee of the Red Cross • Médecins sans Frontières • Refugee Law Project • UNHCR

The overall objective of the course is to provide humanitarian mid-level and senior managers the knowledge, competencies and skills required to conceive and operationalise a multidisciplinary approach to prevention and response of sexual violence in conflict and emergency settings. The course is delivered in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Médecins sans Frontières (MSF), Refugee Law Project, UNHCR, and independent human rights experts.

Programme

Admission criteria

Admission requirements:

a university qualification (bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
at least three years of relevant professional experience;
excellent command of English;
motivation working in the humanitarian sector.

Documents required:

CV (Résumé)
Scanned copy of passport
A passport photo (.jpg format).

More information about the admission process is available on our application page.

Number of participants

The number of participants is adapted to the chosen pedagogy.