Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention Training

Programme Overview

The phenomenon of Gender Based Violence (GBV) is deeply rooted in gender inequality and represents a major issue of today’s societies regardless of their background. GBV compromises the health, security, dignity and autonomy of its victims. According to World Bank, this pandemic affects 1 of 3 women in their life. This number is staggering and calls for immediate action, as the issue of GBV is not only devastating for the victims, but it bears significant social and economic costs as well. This training programme has been designed to address the problem of gender based violence and provides a set of tools, techniques and guideline for reducing and preventing its occurrence.

Delivered by Risalat Consultants International in Doha, Qatar, it combines expert-led sessions, real cases and group work, so that participants can apply what they learn in their own institution.

The programme strengthens institutional capability in:

• Understanding the Concept of Gender
• Basic Gender Concepts and Terminology
• What is Gender Based Violence?
• The roots of Gender Based Violence (GBV)
• Gender and Socialization
• Types of GBV
• GBV and Human Rights
• Gender Analysis and its Key elements
• Environmental and social risk screening
• Assessment instruments and management plans
• Stakeholder engagement planning
• Grievance mechanisms that work

It is designed for gender Focal Points, development Programme Managers and Supervisors, staff of Governmental and Intergovernmental Agencies and others who want practical, current skills in environmental, social and stakeholder management.

Why Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention Matters Now

Financiers now require projects to identify and manage environmental and social risks from the start, and to involve the people affected. Weak safeguards management causes delays, suspended disbursements and lasting harm to communities.

Good practice in stakeholder engagement, grievance handling, inclusion and resettlement protects people and keeps projects on track. Teams who understand the standards and apply them early save time and build trust.

This Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention programme brings these elements together in a practical format, so that participants understand not only what good practice looks like but also how to introduce it in their own setting, with the people and resources they have.

Institutions increasingly need professionals who can:

• Screen and classify environmental and social risks
• Prepare and implement management plans
• Engage stakeholders meaningfully throughout the project
• Run grievance mechanisms that resolve issues
• Monitor and report on commitments to financiers

Strong capability helps institutions:

• Avoid delays and suspended disbursements
• Protect communities and workers
• Meet financier standards and commitments
• Build trust with affected people and the public

Who Should Attend This Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention Training

The programme suits experienced professionals as well as those moving into new responsibilities. Groups that mix institutions and countries are encouraged, because participants learn a great deal from each other’s experience.

This programme is designed for:

• Gender Focal Points
• Development Programme Managers and Supervisors
• Staff of Governmental and Intergovernmental Agencies
• Members of NGOs
• Policy Makers
• Women Advocates
• Field Workers of Donor Agencies
• Staff of UN Specialized Agencies
• Volunteers
• Gender Researchers
• Development Actors
• Environmental and social specialists

Programme Objectives

The objectives focus on what participants will be able to do after the programme, not only on what they will know. Each one is practised during the week through exercises, cases or group work.

By the end of this programme participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of Gender Based Violence Phenomena
• Apply Effective Strategies and tools for preventing and reducing GBV levels
• Develop Programmatic response towards GBV and employ report mechanisms
• Undertake relevant activities to combat gender based violence
• Explain the environmental and social standards that apply to their projects
• Screen and classify risks and impacts
• Prepare the key instruments and management plans
• Plan and carry out meaningful stakeholder engagement
• Set up and run a grievance mechanism
• Apply labour, health and safety requirements

Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention Training Structure & Contents

Training Methodology

Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention Training in Qatar is a highly interactive training course encouraging maximum participation of attendees. The presenter will lead the lectures through open presentation and panel discussions. Plenary sessions will be supplemented by case studies and situational examples, in order to enhance the understanding of the participants and ensure demonstrated successful results.

Before the programme, a short pre-assessment helps the facilitators understand each participant’s role and priorities, so that examples and exercises can be adjusted to the group. Each day ends with a short reflection in which participants note what they will apply at work.

• Expert-led sessions on current practice
• Regional and international case studies
• Group work and practical exercises
• Simulations and role plays where relevant
• Discussion of participants' own challenges
• Daily reflection and action planning

Institutional Application

The programme is built so that learning moves from the classroom into the institution. Participants work on their own processes and documents where possible, and leave with an action plan that their managers can review and support.

This programme supports institutions in strengthening:

• Environmental and social risk management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Grievance redress
• Contractor management
• Inclusion of vulnerable groups

Participants return with practical tools to improve:

• Management plans
• Engagement plans
• Grievance logs
• Monitoring reports
• Incident reporting

Regional Relevance & Application

Holding the programme in Doha, Qatar brings together participants from the Middle East and other regions, so they can compare how environmental, social and stakeholder management is handled in different settings.

The same programme can also be delivered in-house for one institution, in its own country or online, with cases taken from its current work.

Examples and exercises are chosen to reflect the realities of public institutions and donor-financed projects, and participants are encouraged to bring a current challenge from their own work so that the action plan they leave with is directly usable.

Host Country Profile – Qatar

Doha is the capital and largest city, and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor and Lusail, it is home to most of the country's population. Source: Wikipedia.

The programme takes place at Saphire Plaza Hotel.

Expected Outcomes of Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention Training

Participants will be able to:

• Screen and classify environmental and social risks
• Prepare and apply management plans
• Engage stakeholders meaningfully
• Run an effective grievance mechanism
• Address land, livelihoods and inclusion
• Monitor and report on commitments

Participants leave with a personal action plan and practical tools they can use in their institution from the first week back. Institutions that send several participants can use the programme to agree shared methods and templates across teams, which makes improvements easier to sustain.

Course Deliverables

Participants receive support before, during and after the programme, so that preparation, learning and follow-up form one continuous experience.

Before the Programme

• Participant Pre-Assessment
• Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention Readiness Assessment
• Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention Resource Pack
• Preparatory Reading Materials
• Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory

During the Programme

• Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
• Accommodation with Breakfast
• Welcome Networking Dinner
• Risalat Training Kit (Bag, Bottle, Mug, T-Shirt, Cap, Passport Cover, Pens, Notebook, Magnet & Keychain)
• Comprehensive Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention Training Manual
• Risk Screening Checklist
• Stakeholder Engagement Plan Template
• Grievance Log Template
• Environmental and Social Monitoring Template
• Practical Workshops & Simulations
• Group Discussions & Peer Learning
• Daily Lunch and Refreshments
• Full Access to Training Venue Facilities
• Mini Pad / Tablet with Digital Learning Materials
• Field Visit (where applicable)
• Entertaining City Tour

After the Programme

• Certificate of Completion
• Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
• Post-Training Reference Materials
• Commitment Tracking Sheet
• Contractor Compliance Checklist
• Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
• Programme Report

Institutions can also request a tailored in-house version of this programme, delivered at their premises or online. Request a proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the Gender-Based Violence Reduction & Prevention programme take place?

It runs from 18 Jan 2027 to 22 Jan 2027, in Doha, Qatar (Saphire Plaza Hotel). The registration deadline is shown at the top of this page.

Who should attend?

The programme is designed for gender Focal Points, development Programme Managers and Supervisors, staff of Governmental and Intergovernmental Agencies, members of NGOs, and others who want practical skills in environmental, social and stakeholder management.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion from Risalat Consultants International.

Can this programme be delivered for our institution only?

Yes. We can deliver a tailored in-house version at your premises, in another city or online, built around your own cases. Use the proposal request on this page.

Do I need prior experience in environmental, social and stakeholder management?

No specialist background is required beyond experience in a related role. A short pre-assessment helps the facilitators adapt the sessions to the group.

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