Understanding violence against women and girls

Media training on gender-based violence. Credit: WHO/Sini Ramo

This course provides an understanding of violence against women and girls, its extent, drivers and impact. It also provides evidence-based guidance for policy-makers and stakeholders in complementary fields to better understand the key pillars for preventing it from occurring in the first place and responding to it when it does occur.

This course is in English

What will you learn?

  • Understanding violence against women and girls
  • Addressing violence against women

What resources do you need to do it?

Internet access

More about this training

This free training is self-paced. It consists of two modules, which take about 50 minutes each to complete. 

The training is designed for individuals who have an understanding of gender issues, but who may be less familiar with the violence against women and girls field. Primary audiences include policy-makers and advocates, though general audiences would also benefit from the course.

Who can I contact for more information?

For more information you can use the following contact form: https://portal.trainingcentre.unwomen.org/contact-us/  

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