Short course Addressing Sexual Violence in Conflict and Emergency Settings 2024
The overall objective of this executive short 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 to sexual violence in conflict and emergency settings.
Information
Period
20 March 2024 - 15 May 20242 ECTS credits
50 Distance teaching hours
The online course is organised into eight modules that will run for eight weeks. Each week, participants have to connect for a 2-hour interactive webinar with experts, complete readings and written assignments, and engage in discussions in small groups.
Language
EnglishFormat
Distance learningRegistration
Registration deadline
28 February 2024Fees:
Total fees: CHF 1’700.-
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
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
- Core concepts and introduction to a Survivor-Centered Approach
- Ethics and Methods of Data Gathering
- Sexual Violence Against Men and Boys
- Medical Care
- Pregnancy as a result of rape
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
- Access to Justice
- Prevention and Risk Mitigation
- Survivors Voices and Networks
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 • UNCHR • UNFPA
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.
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
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)
- Scholarship application form (if applicable). Please refer to humanitarianstudies.ch/application.
More information about the application process is available on our application page.
Number of participants
The number of participants is adapted to the chosen pedagogy.
Schedule
Online sessions on Zoom will take place every Wednesday 3-5pm CET – First online session: 6 October 2021
Collaboration
ICRC, MSF, UNHCR, Refugee Law Project
Contribution to the SDGs