This page offers training curricula, module guides, and learning materials tailored to different operational contexts. It is designed to support structured and ongoing learning, empowering everyone to apply survivor-centred approaches and best practice in SGBV prevention and response.
Joint Action for Prevention and Response to Sexual and Gender-based Violence (IFRC, 2022): This curriculum is an introductory course on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) issues and programmatic interventions in humanitarian emergency response. Developed as one of the actions set out in the Resolution on Sexual and Gender-based Violence passed by the 32nd International Conference in 2015, the target audience of this course is the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and National Society programme managers (health, disaster management, community services, etc.) and gender and diversity focal persons. It will help the target audience to integrate SGBV interventions into all areas of work with an emphasis on emergencies.
If you intend to run this training, you will need to access the powerpoint slides and additional materials - to access these, please contact [email protected]. The course was written by the Geneva Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action with the support of the IFRC.
UNFPA Managing Gender-based Violence Programmes in Emergencies (UNFPA, 2017): This course from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) targets new or emerging gender-based violence (GBV) specialists as well as humanitarian or development practitioners and others who want to increase their knowledge around GBV prevention and response in emergencies. The course is accompanied by this e-learning companion guide.
MHPSS Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: A Two-Day Psychosocial Training (MHPSS Reference Centre, 2012): This training, developed by the former IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, now MHPSS Reference Centre, is a basic introduction to understanding sexual and gender-based violence in a psychosocial context. It provides information about different types of SGBV as well as practical guidance on psychosocial support related to SGBV. The focus is on the direct response to survivors of SGBV. It provides participants with skills and knowledge on how to handle disclosures of SGBV and how to provide psychosocial support to people affected by SGBV. It is a stand-alone, two-day training workshop, but can also be combined with the PS Centre’s Community-based Psychosocial Support: Training kit or other basic trainings in psychosocial support.
Sexual violence against boys and men in war, conflict, and migration: A mental health manual for helpers (Mental Health and Human Rights Info, 2014): The handbook explains, among other things, how trauma affects mental health. It refers to methods and techniques that can be used to meet the psychological needs of abused boys and men, illustrated through true stories. The handbook can also be useful for people who already have knowledge and experience in the field. This resources was developed by Mental Health and Human Rights Info.
IFRC 'Stay Safe' Module - Sexual and Gender-based Violence (IFRC, 2024): This module - from the IFRC course 'Stay Safe' - emphasizes both prevention and response, and reinforces the Red Cross Red Crescent commitment to maintaining safe and respectful working environments, protecting communities from sexual and gender-based violence, and ensuring all personnel understand their responsibilities in preventing and responding to SGBV.
Understanding and Responding to Trafficking in Persons (British Red Cross/Australian Red Cross/IFRC, 2022): This e-module provides an introduction to trafficking in persons for Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers. By completing this e-module leaners will know how to recognise trafficking in persons and what steps National Societies can take to prevent and respond to this protection issue. It was developed jointly by the British Red Cross, the Australian Red Cross, and the IFRC.