A list of the best, free online humanitarian training in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection

Following my blog on World Humanitarian Day 2022 (19th of August) and subsequent post on LinkedIn, I received a lot of requests for more domain-specific MOOCs and training materials. I had lists on my computer I shared with many people already privately over the last years; with trusted online humanitarian learning opportunities. Since I compiled lists and sending emails for such a long time to support all that reached out, hereby sharing a new list regarding training, MOOCs and key resources in GBV (Gender based Violence) in Humanitarian Settings and Child Protection. Close to my heart, maybe because I am a woman, but also since my last project with MSF over ten years ago in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been a VVF project (vesicovaginal fistula).

As per my earlier post it’s all about knowledge, and sharing what is public is critical. Having access to education and train yourself online, in your own pace, is the beauty of our current digital age. I am sure I am missing many MOOCs and other training material. Please reach out to me so we can together keep on expanding these lists!

* Please note – all courses and links below with a * require a sign up and login at disasterready first (you can sign up here).

GBV in Humanitarian assistance - MOOC and e-learning list

Managing GBV Programmes in Emergencies by UNFPA (2 hours)
Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers by John Hopkins University (on Coursera: 22 hours)
Humanitarian Cross-Cutting Themes and Future Directions Course by Core Humanitarian Certification of DisasterReady (4 hours) *
HELP online course on Violence against Women by Council of Europe Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) Programme and the Council of Europe Violence against Women Division (12 hours – various languages)
Gender Responsive Education in Emergencies by WarChild (8 hours)
Introduction to the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergency Guidance Note on Gender by Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergency – INEE (2 hours)
Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Emergencies by Save the Children (3 minutes)
Gender Justice: An Introduction by OXFAM (1,5 hour) *
Gender Equality eLearning: The Foundations by Save the Children International (30 minutes)
GBV risk mitigation in cluster coordination by UNICEF (1 hour)
COVID-19 – integrating gender based violence risk mitigation by UNICEF (1 hour)
Mitigating the Risk of GBV in a Nutrition Response by UNICEF and the Global Nutrition Cluster (1 hour)
Gender Module in Livestock-based responses in emergencies – The Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards – LEGS (30 minutes)
Monitoring GBV Risks in Nutrition Programming: Safety Audits and Safe Consultation by UNICEF and the Global Nutrition Cluster (1 hour)
Responding to Gender-Based Violence Disclosures by IOM (10 minutes) *
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UNHCR (1 hour)
Managing sexual exploitation and abuse investigations by InterAction (1 hour)
Survivor-Centered Care for Sexual Assault by International Rescue Committee IRC (10 minutes) *
Bystanders Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation (10 minutes) *
Abortion Matters: An Introduction by International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) (2 hours) *
LGBTQ in the Workplace: Gender Identity vs. Sexual Orientation by EJ4 (5 minutes) *

Not available now, but stay tuned when back online

Gender-based violence in the context of migration by Global Campus of Human Rights
Integrating GBV risk mitigation interventions in humanitarian action by UNFPA and UNICEF

Protection in Humanitarian assistance - MOOC and e-learning list

Humanitarian Accountability and Protection in Displacement Contexts by the School of Advanced Study (10 hours)
Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection by University of London (27 hours)
Protection in Humanitarian Action by UNHCR (3 hours) *
Introduction to Protection Analysis by IRC – International Rescue Committee (2 hours)
Protection Mainstreaming by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation (30 min) *
Introduction to Safeguarding in the International Aid Sector by the Open University, BOND and CHS Alliance (3 hours per week – 6 weeks)
Implementing Safeguarding in the International Aid Sector by the Open University, BOND and CHS Alliance (4 hours per week – 6 weeks)

Child Protection in Humanitarian assistance - MOOC and e-learning list

Protecting Children in Humanitarian Settings by Colombia University (3-5 hours per week – 12 weeks)
Protection of Children during COVID-19 and other Infectious Disease Outbreaks by The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (3 hours per week – 6 weeks)
Caring for Children Moving Alone: Protecting Unaccompanied and Separated Children by University of Strathclyde (4 hours per week – 6 weeks)
Introduction to Child Protection by UNICEF (30 minutes)
Introduction to Child Protection by IRC, International Rescue Committee (20 minutes) *
Child Protection in Emergencies by Plan International (14 hours)
Child Protection in Conflict Settings by Save the Children (1,5 hour)
Child protection results-based management resource pack – how to plan, monitor and evaluate child protection programmes by UNICEF (1 hour)
Child Safeguarding in Coordination of Education and other Clusters by Save the Children (1 hour)
Online Child Safeguarding Training by UNICEF (1,5 hour)
Gender-based Violence Affecting Children and Youth on the Move by Child Protection Hub & Terre des hommes (1 hour)
Strategies to strengthen the Social Service Workforce for Child Protection by UNICEF (1 hour)
Case management and cross-sectoral work for the protection of children in conflict with the law who are below the minimum age of criminal responsibility by Child Protection Hub, Terre des hommes and Defense for Children International – The Netherlands
Action to End Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UNICEF (3 hours)
Shifting Norms around Violence in Schools – A Guide for Facilitators Working with Children and Young People by Child Protection Hub and Terre des Homme (5 hours)

Minimum Standards and other key material regarding GBV and CP in Humanitarian assistance

This list will seriously not do justice to the extensive bodies of work of all the specialist network groups, platforms, and partnerships in our sector. The following three guideline materials serve as a base for all. Please check the groups and platforms in the next session if you need more in-depth information. My desire with sharing this, is giving all who wishes to learn more has some basic entry points into the sector and working area.