About Course

The Gender Awareness course aims to cultivate a critical understanding of gender as a social construct. Through the exploration of diverse gender identities, expressions, and roles, students will develop a nuanced perspective on gender inequality and its intersections with other social categories. The course emphasises the importance of gender equality and social justice, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.

Status: Non-Accredited             Qualification Type: N/A

ECTS: N/A                                              Duration: 45 Minutes

Mode of delivery/attendance: Online

Hours of total learning: 45 Minutes

Language of instruction: English or Arabic

Modes of teaching

  • Interactive Lecture
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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the concepts of Gender, Gender Equality, Gender Based Discrimination, Gender Based Violence, Intersectionality and Gender Mainstreaming.
  • Understand the international framework for gender equality
  • Understand the impact of Covid-19 on gender
  • Understand the concept of border management and gender mainstreaming in border management means

Course Content

Day 1

  • The concept of gender and gender-related terminology
  • Gender equality: gender-based discrimination, positive discrimination, gender-based violence (GBV), harassment, intersectionality
  • The International framework for gender equality
  • Gender mainstreaming
  • COVID-19 and gender
  • Integrating gender in migration and border management