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Gender Equality Competence Development

Gender Equality Competence Development

This course aims to develop and/or strengthen awareness and understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment as a first step towards behavioral change and the integration of a gender perspective into everyday work for all FAH staff. It provides an introduction to the gender concepts, international frameworks, and methods for working toward gender equality and women’s empowerment in health.

Length of Module

·       3 Hours

 

Methods

·       This course is composed of self-paced eLearning modules, with case studies, self-reflections, three quizzes and one assessment at the end of the module.

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

·       Define key terms associated with gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment.

·       Articulate the importance of gender equality in health program

·       Describe the key components of the social construction of gender

·       Demonstrate the intersection between gender, social and health systems

·       Recognize ways in which social systems have perpetuated inequalities between and women

·       Relate to the principal international, regional and national standards on gender equality

·       Describe how Gender equality is a central part of key global commitments and major

·       Driver of human development and UHC

·       Identify mechanisms used for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

 


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Responsible Joanne Rose Akeyo
Last Update 10/16/2024
Completion Time 10 minutes
Members 67
  • UNIT 1: GENDER, HEALTH SYSTEMS & INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORKS FOR GENDER EQUALITY.
    12Lessons ·
    • UNIT 1: GENDER, HEALTH SYSTEMS & INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORKS FOR GENDER EQUALITY.
    • Gender concepts and definitions
      10 xp
    • More gender concepts
    • Self reflection
    • Gender socialization
    • Self-reflection
    • The gender division of labor
    • Gender inequality
    • Gender equity
    • Gender integration
    • Gender mainstreaming
    • Gender analysis
  • 1.2 International frameworks for GE and Application in Health to achieve equality & Equity
    2Lessons ·
    • International frameworks for GE and Application in Health to achieve equality & Equity
    • Application of Frameworks in Health:
  • 1.3 What is a Health System?
    1Lessons ·
    • What is a Health System?
  • 1.4 Why focus on gender inequality in health programs?
    1Lessons ·
    • 1.4 Why focus on gender inequality in health programs?
  • 1.5 Key components and the intersection between Gender, Social and Health Systems
    1Lessons ·
    • Key components and the intersection between Gender, Social and Health Systems
  • 1.6 Intersection Between Gender, Social Systems, and Health Systems
    1Lessons ·
    • Intersection between gender, social systems and health systems
  • 1.7 Human rights concepts and how gender affect men and women differently
    1Lessons ·
    • Human rights concepts and how gender affect men and women differently
  • 1.8 Mechanisms used for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.
    1Lessons ·
    • Mechanisms used for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.
  • 1.9.1 International Frameworks
    1Lessons ·
    • International Frameworks
  • 1.9.2 Regional Frameworks for Africa and standards on Gender Equality
    1Lessons ·
    • Regional Frameworks for Africa and standards on Gender Equality
  • 1.9.3 Country-Specific Standards on Gender Equality
    1Lessons ·
    • Country-Specific Standards on Gender Equality
  • 1.10 Gender Equality as a Driver of Human Development and Universal Health Coverage
    1Lessons ·
    • Gender Equality as a Driver of Human Development and Universal Health Coverage
      10 xp
  • Gender Responsive Budgeting
    2Lessons ·
    • Introduction
    • 1.11.1 Importance of GRB and Integrating GRB in Health Financing in Africa
  • Module Assessment
    1Lessons ·
    • Module Assessment