Introduction

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most critical global public health and human rights challenges, affecting individuals across all ages, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) & Health Training Course is designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge, practical intervention skills, survivor-centered approaches, safeguarding frameworks, and community-based prevention strategies. It integrates global best practices in GBV response, mental health support, reproductive health care, trauma-informed care, and legal protection mechanisms.

The course strengthens institutional capacity for GBV prevention, emergency response, case management, psychosocial support (PSS), sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and referral systems. It emphasizes human rights-based approaches, survivor confidentiality, risk mitigation, and multi-sectoral coordination, ensuring participants can effectively respond to GBV cases within healthcare, humanitarian, and community settings.

Programme Curriculum

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) & Health Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand Gender-Based Violence (GBV) frameworks and global standards
Apply survivor-centered care and ethical response principles
Strengthen GBV case identification and early detection systems
Deliver effective psychosocial support (PSS) interventions
Enhance sexual and reproductive health (SRH) response services
Develop skills in trauma-informed care and counseling
Improve referral pathways and multi-sector coordination
Integrate GBV risk assessment and safeguarding protocols
Promote community-based GBV prevention strategies
Strengthen data collection, reporting, and confidentiality practices
Understand legal frameworks and human rights protection systems
Build capacity in crisis response and emergency GBV management
Support behavior change communication (BCC) for GBV prevention

Target Audience

Healthcare workers and clinical officers
Social workers and case managers
NGO and humanitarian field staff
Community health volunteers (CHVs)
Psychologists and counselors
Law enforcement and protection officers
Public health practitioners
Gender and development officers

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Definition, forms, and typologies of GBV
Root causes and socio-cultural drivers
Global and regional GBV statistics and trends
Human rights and gender equality frameworks
GBV impact on health and wellbeing
Case Study: Analysis of GBV prevalence in humanitarian crisis settings and response gaps.

Module 2: Survivor-Centered Approach & Ethics

Principles of survivor-centered care
Confidentiality and informed consent
Non-discrimination and dignity-based response
Ethical decision-making in GBV cases
Safe disclosure practices
Case Study: Handling a confidential GBV disclosure in a healthcare facility.

Module 3: Psychosocial Support (PSS) & Mental Health

Trauma and psychological impact of GBV
Basic counseling and emotional first aid
Stress, PTSD, and coping mechanisms
Referral for specialized mental health services
Self-care for GBV responders
Case Study: Supporting a survivor of intimate partner violence with trauma symptoms.

Module 4: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in GBV Response

Clinical management of rape survivors
Emergency contraception and STI management
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
Safe abortion care frameworks (where legal)
Maternal health considerations in GBV cases
Case Study: Emergency SRH response after sexual assault incident.

Module 5: Case Management & Referral Systems

GBV case identification and intake procedures
Case documentation and tracking systems
Multi-sector referral pathways
Coordination with health, justice, and protection sectors
Follow-up and survivor support plans
Case Study: Coordinated referral response for a domestic violence survivor.

Module 6: GBV Prevention & Community Engagement

Community awareness and advocacy strategies
Engaging men and boys in prevention
Social norms and behavior change communication
School-based GBV prevention programs
Community reporting mechanisms
Case Study: Successful community mobilization reducing early forced marriages.

Module 7: Legal Frameworks & Protection Systems

National and international GBV laws
Survivor rights and legal aid services
Evidence collection and documentation
Protection orders and justice processes
Law enforcement collaboration
Case Study: Legal prosecution process in a rape case and justice outcomes.

Module 8: Data Management, Reporting & Safeguarding

GBV data collection tools and indicators
Confidential reporting systems
Data protection and privacy standards
Risk assessment and safeguarding protocols
Monitoring and evaluation of GBV programs
Case Study: Strengthening GBV reporting systems in humanitarian response camps

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Survivor care Trauma-informed health services Prevention strategies Community intervention programs

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000