Overview
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
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
Registration
Registration deadline
1 June 2025
Fees:
CHF 1'700
Deposit: (upon acceptance of admission): CHF 400.-
There is no available scholarship for this programme
Admission criteria
- 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
Number of participants
The number of participants is adapted to the chosen pedagogy
Application File
- Copy of identity document or passport
- Passport photo (.jpg format)
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter (explaining what is the reason why you apply for this course and how will the acquired skills help you in your career)
- Copy of the highest educational qualification obtained
- Copy of work certificate or official document of the current job position
- Proof of English language level
- Employer's funding agreement, if applicable
- Employer's letter of support (recommended)
More information about the application process is available on our application page.
Curriculum
Period
23 June 2025 - 18 July 2025
Credits
2 ECTS credits
Teaching hours
50 teaching hours
The objective of the course is to provide humanitarian mid-level and senior managers with the competencies and skills required to conceive and operationalise a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and response of sexual violence in conflict and emergency settings. This course session, residential in Uganda, focuses on East Africa and is targeted at participants based or working in the region.
Partnerships / Collaboration
Partnership
International Committee of the Red Cross • Médecins sans Frontières • Refugee Law Project • UNHCR
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)
Dr Emilie VENABLES and Laura PASQUERO, Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, Geneva