Course summary:

This interactive virtual course will equip participants with an informed understanding on how to move from theory and policy to practical action in relation to gender, peace and security. The course affirms that it is important to recognize that a gendered analysis does not solely focus on the women, but distinct needs amongst all affected populations and players throughout humanitarian contexts and the conflict cycle, including post-conflict, peacebuilding. Participants will learn to identify varying vulnerabilities by undertaking necessary analyses of existing and shifting social norms and the systems of power and abuse and operationalizing the human security approach. Real-world examples will be showcased including the study and utility of national action plans and the role of civil society organizations in forwarding the WPS agenda. Effective and ‘gender-conscious’ approaches in peace building and humanitarian crises will be studied exploring methods of effective gender inclusion in policy, institutional practice, and in the pursuit of stability.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Participants are able to conceptualize power, privilege, intersectionality and vulnerability in conflict, post-conflict and humanitarian assistance settings.
2. Participants able to reference and engage with international frameworks on gender such as the Women, Peace and Security Agenda and UN Framework for the Prevention of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence.
3. Participants learn how to apply gender conscious approaches for humanitarian and fragile settings, including modalities for meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding.

Who is this for?

Development practitioners, graduate students, government officials and employees, military personnel, personnel of inter-governmental and nongovernmental organizations, anyone interested in engaging with gender in peacebuilding and humanitarian settings.

What will participants get out of this?

Following the course, participants will increase their confidence in applying gender to varying contexts and work. All participants will receive:

• 15 hours of live facilitation with an experienced trainer and practitioner
• Practical frameworks and tools to apply to your work today.
• Increased networking with fellow peers as the course is highly interactive.
• Opportunities to learn with and from 15 other practitioners and researchers from around the world.
• Access the Fabulous Feminists learning platform to download resources, including recommended readings, and videos, blogs and other resources referenced during the course.
• Receive a detailed manual with key terms and handouts, which they can use during the course.
• Be invited to join the Fabulous Feminists network.

When will the course be held?

June 2 to June 6, 2025

The timings are:
9:30 am (EDT) – 12:30 (EDT ) with a break in between

How much does it cost?

Two prices are available, based on a redistributive pricing model. This means if your organisation has more resources, you’ll pay more so that we are able to fund lower fees and scholarships for individuals who have less resources. The higher rates for Tier 1 help to make sure we can fund scholarships.

Please select the one which represents your current situation:

• Tier 1: Employed by an organisation with an annual budget of €4million or more, and employer will be paying course fee: cost is €1050.
• Tier 2: Employed by an organisation with an annual budget of €4million or less, and employer will be paying course fee; OR employed by an organisation but paying own course fee; OR consultant/freelancer/self-employed and paying own fee: cost is €875

*PLEASE NOTE*: A small number of discounted places are made available each time we run this course. This ensures the course is accessible to those living in lower-income countries or who have fewer resources to fund their participation. If you would like to be considered for one of these limited places, please complete this form. 

About the facilitator Urooj:

Urooj Mian is the principal consultant at Sustainable Human Empowerment (SHE Associates) Inc. She holds an M.Sc. in Peace and Conflict Research, and an LL.M. in International Crime and Justice. She is respected as a gender, peace and security expert internationally and was the first Executive Director and President of Women in International Security (WIIS) Canada. She has helped develop policies on hypermasculinity at international forums, and has taught at the UN University of Peace on power dynamics (patriarchy, misogyny, structural violence) in relation to gender, human security, peace and conflict. She is skilled in translating policy to practice. She has annually guest lectured at York University in Toronto on “Gender Consciousness in Humanitarian and Peacekeeping Operations,” and continues to be an avid advocate for the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Most recently she has facilitated consultations and advised on Canada’s third National Action Plan on WPS as well as supported Somalia’s first National Action Plan as a technical expert.

Previous feedback on this course:

• “The…course offers such a unique experience of interaction, discussions and expertise. The Course is interesting and insightful on every level including theoretical lectures as well as practical exercises and fruitful discussions.”
• “I particularly enjoyed the practical exercises such as the “walk of power”. In addition, in the concluding project, participants get the chance to test their understanding in such an interesting way. I will definitely implement this information in my work in Syria which will help me advance my career as well. The course brings together participants of various backgrounds where they can exchange their views and debate ideas. I recommend this rich source of knowledge to all who seek to improve their awareness of gender and security issues.”