Gender, Conflict & Peacebuilding (online)

This online course will delve into the intersectional relationship between gender, conflict, security, and peacebuilding, catering to policymakers, peacebuilding practitioners, and international development professionals. Participants will explore the influence of gender stereotypes on perceptions of war and peace and examine how gender intersects with identities such as race, class, social class, ability, and nationality to analyze inequalities in conflict and peace contexts. Additionally, they will critically assess the strengths and limitations of the UN Security Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.

The course will offer gender perspectives on mediation, conflict sensitivity, and the culture of peace, both in physical and digital spaces and within international organizations.

Course objectives:

Participants will

• understand the relevance of gender analysis for managing violent conflict and peacebuilding programs;
• recognize the importance, but also the limitations, of gender and intersectional work in peacebuilding and governance (policy formulation);
• be invited to expand your understanding of peacebuilding processes to include new, gendered strategies;
• learn how to integrate a gender aware approach and feminist critical methodologies into programming;
• exchange experiences with experts and peers and become part of a community of practice.

Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will gain insights into the gender dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding while exploring programmatic approaches to gender issues. 

Is this course designed for you?:

This course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge on gender and peacebuilding

Is this course a good match for you? If unsure, do not hesitate to contact us at academy@swisspeace.ch.

Tuition fee: 1'500 CHF

The course is offered in an interactive virtual format for 6 half-days (13h30 to 17h30 CET/CEST). It will take place on Zoom.

Please apply here before 25 February 2026: https://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/short-courses/gender-online