The Confronting Gender-Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers course provides a comprehensive introduction to gender-based violence (GBV) from a global public health and human rights perspective. It focuses on understanding the prevalence, causes, and consequences of GBV, as well as the critical role that healthcare systems play in prevention, response, and survivor support.
A central component of the course is the examination of the global epidemiology of gender-based violence and its wide-ranging health impacts, including physical, mental, and reproductive health outcomes. Learners explore key research findings, ethical considerations, and evidence-based approaches to identifying and responding to GBV within clinical and community settings.
Through case studies and real-world examples, the course highlights interventions and programs from different regions, including strategies to engage communities, strengthen health systems, and support survivors. It also addresses specific contexts such as humanitarian settings, vulnerable populations, and the role of men and boys in prevention efforts.
Overall, the course equips learners with practical knowledge and tools to understand, prevent, and respond to gender-based violence, particularly within professional roles in healthcare, social services, and humanitarian work.
