Call for Grant Applications – I Know Gender 11: Women, Peace and Security
Organisation Name:
UN Women
Application Deadline:
Ongoing
About Organisation
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide, UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality.
It also works in collaboration with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programs, and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. Moreover, UN Women coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work on gender equality, ensuring that commitments on women’s rights are prioritized and monitored.
By fostering global awareness and dialogue, UN Women empowers women and girls, enabling them to take on leadership roles, increase their participation in peace and security, and improve their overall socio-economic status.
About the Grant
The “I Know Gender 11: Women, Peace and Security” initiative by UN Women is an educational program designed to foster awareness and understanding of gender equality. The course provides an introduction to key concepts, international frameworks, and practical methods for promoting gender equality within the UN system.
It includes core modules focused on gender concepts, international frameworks, and strategies to promote gender equality across the UN system. This program is essential for translating gender theory into practical action, thereby contributing to the overall objective of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Headquarters
- Regional
- Country offices
They offers optional thematic modules developed in collaboration with partner agencies on topics such as:
- Women’s economic empowerment
- Leadership
- Violence against women
- Education
- Sexual and reproductive health
Who can Apply?
- The “I Know Gender 11: Women, Peace and Security” program is open to all UN System staff and other interested individuals who seek to deepen their understanding of gender issues.
- The program is particularly aimed at UN staff working in headquarters, regional, and country offices who need to integrate gender perspectives into their everyday work.
- To participate, applicants need to ensure they have the latest version of Adobe PDF and Flash, as these are required to view the course materials.
- Additionally, since the course includes audio throughout, participants will need a set of headphones or speakers.
- The course is designed to open in a separate pop-up window, so participants must deactivate any pop-up blockers before starting the course.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants can access the course by visiting the UN Women Training Centre portal and registering for the “I Know Gender 11: Women, Peace and Security” program.
Application Deadline
According to the information available on the internet about the I Know Gender 11: Women, Peace and Security, the deadline for applying to receive this grant is Ongoing.
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Last Date To Apply
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