Deadline:
August 15, 2025
Program Starts: October 08, 2025
Program Ends: October 10, 2025
Location(s)
Switzerland
University of Basel
Overview
Think critically about gender and its relevance to the development of lasting and sustainable peace.
Details
This course will delve into the intersectional relationship between gender, conflict, security, and peacebuilding, catering to policymakers, peacebuilding practitioners, and international development professionals. Participants will explore the influence of gender stereotypes on perceptions of war and peace and examine how gender intersects with identities such as race, class, social class, ability, and nationality to analyse inequalities in conflict and peace contexts. Additionally, they will critically assess the strengths and limitations of the UN Security Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.
The course will offer gender perspectives on mediation, conflict sensitivity, and the culture of peace, both in physical and digital spaces and within international organizations.
Participants will
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understand the relevance of gender analysis for managing violent conflict and peacebuilding programs;
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recognize the importance, but also the limitations, of gender mainstreaming in peacebuilding and governance (policy formulation);
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be invited to expand your understanding of peacebuilding processes to include new, gendered strategies, also in a digital ecosystem;
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learn how to integrate a gender-sensitive approach into programming;
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exchange experiences with experts and peers and become part of a community of practice.
Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will gain insights into the gender dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding while exploring programmatic approaches to gender issues. During the course, participants will develop practical skills to navigate gender dynamics in peace work, emphasizing gender-inclusive strategies across diverse peacebuilding contexts.
Leading international scholars as well as experienced practitioners facilitate this course:
- Gal Harmat, Senior Gender Expert and Associated Researcher, swisspeace (course lead)
- Denis Matveev, Senior Dialogue Expert and Eurasia specialist
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
This course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge on gender and peacebuilding.
Is this course designed for you? If unsure, do not hesitate to contact us for personal advice.
Candidates must have:
- a university degree in a related discipline such as political science, law, economics or sociology
- at least two years of professional experience
- a good command of English
Dates
Deadline: August 15, 2025
Program starts:
October 08, 2025
Program ends:
October 10, 2025
Program Starts: October 08, 2025
Program Ends: October 10, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
TUITION FEE 1,700 CHF
Unfortunately, we cannot provide scholarships for this course. Participants (or their employer) must be able to cover the tuition fee.
Successful participants receive a Confirmation of Participation. This course can be taken as one module (2 ECTS) of the Certificate, Diplomaand Master of Advanced Studies in Civilian Peacebuilding programs offered by swisspeace and the University of Basel.
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