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This course introduces participants to the principles, strategies and practical approaches for advancing gender equality and women's empowerment within governance, development and institutional settings. Gender equality is fundamental to human rights, inclusive governance and... Last updated October 29, 2026 5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person ## Course Overview This course introduces participants to the principles, strategies and practical approaches for advancing gender equality and women's empowerment within governance, development and institutional settings. Gender equality is fundamental to human rights, inclusive governance and sustainable development, yet persistent structural, social, economic and institutional barriers continue to limit women's access to opportunities, resources, leadership, services, political participation and decision-making. The programme provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing gender inequalities through gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, gender-responsive planning, institutional reform and inclusive programme design. Participants will examine how gender considerations can be integrated throughout the policy and programme cycle, from needs assessment and planning to implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Particular attention is given to women's leadership and participation, economic empowerment, gender-responsive budgeting, institutional policies, gender-sensitive service delivery, prevention of discrimination and the use of gender-disaggregated data to measure outcomes. 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Gender concepts 2. Gender and social development 3. Gender equality 4. Gender and human rights ### Module 2: Gender Inequality 1. Structural inequality 2. Gender discrimination 3. Social and cultural barriers 4. Economic inequalities ### Module 3: Gender Analysis 1. Gender analysis frameworks 2. Gender roles 3. Access and control 4. Gender power relations ### Module 4: Gender Mainstreaming 1. Principles of mainstreaming 2. Institutional mainstreaming 3. Programme mainstreaming 4. Gender-responsive implementation ### Module 5: Women's Empowerment 1. Economic empowerment 2. Political participation 3. Leadership development 4. Decision-making ### Module 6: Gender-Responsive Policies 1. Gender-responsive planning 2. Gender-responsive budgeting 3. Policy implementation 4. Institutional accountability ### Module 7: Gender and Governance 1. Women's political participation 2. Leadership representation 3. Institutional decision-making 4. Inclusive governance ### Module 8: Gender-Based Risks and Protection 1. Gender-based discrimination 2. Violence and exploitation 3. Institutional protection 4. Referral and support systems ### Module 9: Measuring Gender Outcomes 1. Gender indicators 2. Sex-disaggregated data 3. Monitoring gender results 4. Gender impact assessment ### Module 10: Gender Equality Action Planning 1. Gender assessment 2. Strategic priorities 3. Implementation framework 4. Gender action plan ## Who Should Attend? - Gender specialists - Government officials - Development practitioners - NGO and INGO professionals - Policy officers - Programme managers - Women's-rights organisations - HR professionals - Community-development practitioners - Corporate inclusion professionals ## Training Methodology - Gender-analysis exercises - Case studies - Policy reviews - Group discussions - Gender-mainstreaming workshops - Role plays - Programme-design exercises - Practical planning - Peer learning ## What's Included Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### Certification **Certificate in Gender Equality, Women's Empowerment & Social Development** Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How long is the Gender Equality, Women's Empowerment & Social Development Course training? The Gender Equality, Women's Empowerment & Social Development Course 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 Equality, Women's Empowerment & Social Development Course delivered online or in-person? This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Nairobi, Mombasa, Kigali, Dar es Salaam), live online, or in-house at your organisation. ### How much does the Gender Equality, Women's Empowerment & Social Development Course 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 Equality, Women's Empowerment & Social Development Course training? The next scheduled session runs from 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team. ### Do I get a certificate after completing the Gender Equality, Women's Empowerment & Social Development Course? Yes. Participants who complete the Gender Equality, Women's Empowerment & Social Development Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS. ### What will I learn in the Gender Equality, Women's Empowerment & Social Development Course? Key learning outcomes include: Understand gender equality and social development; Conduct gender analysis; Identify structural gender inequalities; Integrate gender into policies and programmes; Strengthen women's participation and leadership. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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