The Gender in Development and Humanitarian Assistance Associate Diploma provides a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between gender equality, human rights, and sustainable humanitarian response and development. Designed for professionals, students, and practitioners working in social development, policy, or relief sectors, this 100-hour program explores key global frameworks such as CEDAW, UNSCR 1325, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through ten interconnected modules, participants will gain the analytical and practical tools to integrate gender perspectives into development projects, crisis response, and peacebuilding efforts.
100 hours
Online
1,500 USD
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The global gender equality and development sector is valued at over $20 billion annually, driven by donor, NGO, and UN investments (UN
have adopted gender mainstreaming strategies, recognizing its direct link to program effectiveness
Skilled gender and development practitioners are in high demand across 70+ UN and NGO agencies, including UNFPA, UN Women, and the World Food Programme
Understand key global frameworks on gender equality, human rights, and sustainable development.
Integrate gender-sensitive approaches into program design, policy development, and emergency response.
Apply practical tools for GBV prevention, gender data analysis, and gender mainstreaming.
Strengthen leadership skills to promote equality and inclusion in humanitarian and development settings.
NGO and UN staff working in gender, protection, or development programs.
Government officials and policy practitioners engaged in social planning or humanitarian affairs.
University students and graduates in social sciences, development, or public policy.
Community leaders, advocates, and activists promoting gender justice and inclusion.
Explore the evolution of women’s rights, human rights frameworks, and the principles of equality and non-discrimination.
Examine the role of gender in development policies, strategies, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Learn survivor-centered approaches, response coordination, and protection mechanisms.
Understand the gendered impacts of crises and how to apply IASC and Sphere standards in humanitarian response.
Study UNSCR 1325 and related resolutions, women’s roles in peacebuilding, and post-conflict recovery.
Apply tools for gender integration, sex-disaggregated data analysis, and monitoring frameworks.
The Gender in Development and Humanitarian Assistance Associate Diploma is offered by the Arab Institute for Women (AiW) at the Lebanese American University (LAU), in partnership with the LAU Academy of Continuing Education.
Upon successful participation, attendees will receive an Associate Diploma in Gender in Development and Humanitarian Assistance, recognizing their proficiency in gender equality, human rights, and humanitarian response practices.
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A: 100 hours of effective teaching.
A: Online
A: Yes, participants will receive an Associate Diploma upon completion of course requirements.
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