Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations Training Course
The Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Gender, Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI), ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This course is designed to provide participants with a practical and comprehensive understanding of gender-based violence (GBV), its root causes, and evidence-based approaches to prevention and response within organisations and communities. The training introduces participants...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Explain the meaning, forms, and scope of gender-based violence
- Describe the root causes and risk factors associated with GBV
- Understand the legal, policy, and institutional frameworks protecting survivors
- Apply primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies
- Apply bystander intervention techniques
- Engage men, boys, and the wider community in GBV prevention
- Apply survivor-centred, trauma-informed response principles
- Facilitate appropriate referrals across health, legal, and psychosocial services
- Contribute to building institutional capacity for GBV prevention and response
Course Content
- Definitions and forms of GBV (physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological)
- Root causes and risk factors
- Gender norms, power dynamics, and inequality
- Myths and misconceptions about GBV
- Prevalence and impact on individuals, families, and communities
- National and international legal frameworks on GBV
- Survivor rights and protections
- Institutional policies and reporting mechanisms
- Roles of law enforcement, health, and social services
- Confidentiality and data protection in GBV response
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention approaches
- Community-based prevention programmes
- Bystander intervention techniques
- Engaging men and boys in prevention
- Safe spaces and awareness campaigns
- Principles of survivor-centred care
- First-line support and psychological first aid
- Referral pathways (health, legal, psychosocial, security)
- Trauma-informed communication
- Safety planning for survivors
- Developing organisational GBV prevention policies
- Training and capacity building for staff
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems
- Multi-sectoral coordination and referral networks
- Advocacy and sustaining prevention efforts
Who Should Attend?
- Human Resource Managers and Officers
- Safeguarding and Protection Officers
- Gender and Social Inclusion Specialists
- Gender Focal Points
- Community Development Officers
- Social Workers
- Counsellors and Psychosocial Support Professionals
- Healthcare Workers and Public Health Practitioners
- Child Protection and Welfare Officers
- NGO and Humanitarian Programme Staff
- Programme and Project Managers
- Security Personnel and Law Enforcement Officers
- Legal and Human Rights Practitioners
- Education Professionals and School Administrators
- Faith-Based and Community Leaders
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officers
- Government Officials responsible for gender, social protection, and community services
- Development Partners and Donor-Funded Project Staff
- Corporate Safeguarding and Workplace Wellbeing Officers
- Anyone responsible for preventing, responding to, or managing Gender-Based Violence and safeguarding programmes.
Training Methodology
- Interactive Lectures,
- Group Discussions, And Practical Exercises
- Real-World Case Studies
- Scenario-Based Learning
- Role-Play And Guided Practice Of Survivor-Centred Response Skills
What's Included
Certification
Certificate in gender based violence prevention
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations training?
The Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Kampala, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Kigali), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations training?
The next scheduled session runs from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations?
Yes. Participants who complete the Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Gender Based Violence Prevention in Organizations?
Key learning outcomes include: Explain the meaning, forms, and scope of gender-based violence; Describe the root causes and risk factors associated with GBV; Understand the legal, policy, and institutional frameworks protecting survivors; Apply primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies; Apply bystander intervention techniques.