7 Topics
5 Days
35 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
- Community Development Specialists
- Social Protection Professionals
- Public Health Emergency Professionals
- NGO and International Development Personnel
- Refugee and Displacement Response Professionals
- Disability Inclusion Practitioners
- Community Engagement Specialists
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Professionals
- Climate Resilience and Adaptation Professionals
- Local Government and Municipal Officials
- Professionals responsible for inclusive disaster planning, vulnerability assessment, humanitarian response, gender mainstreaming, community resilience, protection, and equitable recovery.
Session Objectives
- Analyze gender-specific vulnerabilities in disaster contexts. Develop equitable and inclusive disaster management strategies. Integrate gender analysis into all phases of the disaster cycle. Promote women's participation and leadership in relief and recovery. Address risks of gender-based violence (GBV) during emergencies. Formulate gender-responsive policies and programs
About the Course
Gender, Equity, and Vulnerability in Disaster Management is a specialized training course designed to equip disaster management professionals, humanitarian practitioners, policymakers, emergency responders, and development specialists with the knowledge and practical skills required to integrate gender, equity, inclusion, and vulnerability considerations throughout the disaster management cycle.Key areas include gender-responsive disaster risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, inclusive preparedness, protection, safeguarding, accessible emergency communication, equitable resource allocation, participation of affected communities, inclusive recovery, and gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation.
Through case studies, scenario exercises, vulnerability assessments, and practical planning activities, participants will develop the ability to design more inclusive disaster risk reduction and emergency management strategies that strengthen resilience while ensuring that vulnerable and marginalized groups are meaningfully included in decision-making.
Curriculum & Topics
7 Topics | 35 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Defining gender, vulnerability, and intersectionality in the context of disasters.
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Workshop 1.2:
Exploring how pre-existing inequalities are exacerbated by disaster events.
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Workshop 1.3:
Understanding the differentiated impacts of disasters on women, men, boys, girls, and diverse groups.
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Workshop 1.4:
Overview of global frameworks and commitments on gender in disaster risk reduction.
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Workshop 1.5:
Setting the ethical and theoretical foundation for inclusive disaster management.
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Workshop 2.1:
Learning methodologies for conducting gender-sensitive hazard identification and risk analysis.
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Workshop 2.2:
Identifying specific vulnerabilities and capacities of different gender and age groups.
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Workshop 2.3:
Utilizing participatory approaches to understand community-level perceptions of risk.
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Workshop 2.4:
Analyzing the root causes of vulnerability and exposure to hazards.
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Workshop 2.5:
Developing risk profiles that integrate gender and vulnerability dimensions.
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Workshop 3.1:
Developing emergency preparedness plans that address the specific needs of vulnerable populations.
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Workshop 3.2:
Planning for diverse communication methods to reach all community members.
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Workshop 3.3:
Ensuring safe and accessible evacuation routes and shelter facilities.
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Workshop 3.4:
Integrating the needs of pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, and persons with disabilities.
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Workshop 3.5:
Building the capacity of marginalized groups to participate in preparedness activities.
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Workshop 4.1:
Understanding the increased risks of gender-based violence (GBV) in emergency settings.
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Workshop 4.2:
Implementing protection measures and referral pathways for survivors of GBV.
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Workshop 4.3:
Ensuring dignified and safe access to essential services (WASH, food, shelter) for all.
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Workshop 4.4:
Addressing the specific health and hygiene needs of women and girls in emergencies.
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Workshop 4.5:
Strategies for psychological first aid and mental health support that is gender-sensitive.
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Workshop 5.1:
Designing humanitarian aid programs that are fair and equitable in distribution.
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Workshop 5.2:
Preventing discrimination and bias in the provision of relief items and services.
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Workshop 5.3:
Understanding the role of gender analysis in needs assessments for aid delivery.
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Workshop 5.4:
Ensuring accountability and transparency in resource allocation.
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Workshop 5.5:
Promoting cash-based interventions to empower women and vulnerable households.
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Workshop 6.1:
Strategies for promoting the meaningful participation and leadership of women and marginalized groups.
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Workshop 6.2:
Empowering community members to lead in decision-making processes.
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Workshop 6.3:
Building local capacities for gender-sensitive disaster management.
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Workshop 6.4:
Overcoming cultural and social barriers to inclusive participation.
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Workshop 6.5:
Documenting and amplifying the voices of affected populations.
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Workshop 7.1:
Designing recovery programs that address underlying vulnerabilities and promote long-term resilience.
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Workshop 7.2:
Supporting gender-equitable livelihoods and economic recovery post-disaster.
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Workshop 7.3:
Advocating for policies and legal frameworks that integrate gender and vulnerability considerations.
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Workshop 7.4:
Learning from past disasters to inform future prevention and mitigation efforts.
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Workshop 7.5:
Championing inclusive disaster management as a pathway to sustainable development.
