Short course Sexual Violence in Conflict Settings and Emergencies 2021
Information
Period
29 November 2021 - 3 December 2021Language
EnglishFormat
On-site – switch over to online-learning if requiredRegistration
Registration deadline
29 October 2021Fees:
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.
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
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)
Partnership
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.