Post Graduate Diploma in Gender Based Violence
Course Overview
Gender-based violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality and continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies. Gender-based violence is violence directed against a person because of their gender. Both women and men experience gender-based violence but the majority of victims are women and girls. Gender-based violence (GBV) is the most pervasive yet least visible human rights violation in the world. It includes physical, sexual, mental or economic harm inflicted on a person because of socially ascribed power imbalances between males and females. It also includes the threat of violence, coercion and deprivation of liberty, whether in public or private.
In all societies, women and girls have less power than men – over their bodies, decisions and resources. Social norms that condone men’s use of violence as a form of discipline and control reinforce gender inequality and perpetuate gender-based violence. Across the globe, women and girls – especially adolescents – face the greatest risk. Gender-based violence has been recognized as a global public health and human rights problem that leads to high rates of morbidity and mortality, including gynaecological problems, sexually transmitted infections, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance dependence, suicide, and mortality.
Participants will be required to submit 10 assignments, research paper and one final examination for the period of 12 months to demonstrate their understanding of the course content. Assignments account for 60%, research paper accounts for 30% while Examination accounts for 10% of the marks.
Module 1: Introduction to Gender-Based Violence
Module 2: Gender-Based Violence and Human Rights
Module 3: Action against Gender-Based Violence
Module 4: International Legal Human Rights Instruments Related to GBV
Module 5: Violence against Women and Girls
Module 6: Introduction to Gender Analysis
Module 7: Women and Social Construction of Gender
Module 8: Gender Mainstreaming
Module 9: Combating Gender-Based Violence
Module 10: The protection of refugees and their right to seek
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Post Graduate Diploma Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 12 Months
Fee: $1000
