Certificate in Women, Peace, and Security
Course Overview
Women play a crucial role in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and security governance, yet they continue to face barriers in decision-making and protection during conflicts. The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, established by United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, recognizes the importance of gender perspectives in peace and security efforts and advocates for women’s participation in conflict prevention, resolution, and post-conflict reconstruction.
This Certificate in Women, Peace, and Security provides participants with a foundational understanding of gender, conflict, and security dynamics. The course explores women’s roles in peace processes, international legal frameworks, and strategies for empowering women in security governance. Through policy analysis, case studies, and practical applications, learners will gain the knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to peacebuilding, human rights advocacy, and gender-sensitive security policies.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to work in peacekeeping missions, humanitarian organizations, government agencies, civil society, and security institutions to promote gender equality, conflict resolution, and sustainable peace.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this certificate program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda and its global impact.
- Analyze the role of women in conflict resolution, peace negotiations, and post-conflict rebuilding.
- Examine international frameworks and legal instruments, including UNSCR 1325 and subsequent resolutions.
- Identify gendered aspects of conflict, violence, and security policies.
- Develop strategies for empowering women in peacebuilding and decision-making roles.
- Explore case studies of successful women-led peace and security initiatives.
- Advocate for gender-sensitive policies in conflict prevention and resolution.
Course Modules (4 Modules)
Module 1: Foundations of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS)
- Introduction to gender, conflict, and security studies
- The UNSCR 1325 framework and its implementation
- Women’s historical roles in peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Module 2: Gender, Conflict, and Human Security
- The impact of war, violence, and displacement on women and girls
- Gender-based violence (GBV) in conflict and humanitarian settings
- Women’s rights and legal protections in international law
Module 3: Women’s Participation in Peace and Security
- Barriers to women’s inclusion in peace processes and security sectors
- Strategies for empowering women as peace negotiators and mediators
- Case studies of women-led peace initiatives and leadership in conflict zones
Module 4: Policy, Advocacy, and Gender-Responsive Security Governance
- Strengthening gender-sensitive policies in peace and security frameworks
- Advocacy strategies for promoting women’s rights in peacebuilding
- The role of civil society, international organizations, and governments in WPS
This certificate program prepares participants for roles in peacebuilding organizations, security institutions, advocacy groups, humanitarian agencies, and international development programs focused on gender equality and conflict resolution.
Duration & Fee
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: $500
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