Gender and Disability Mainstreaming

INTRODUCTION

Mainstreaming gender and disability perspectives into policies, programs, and practices is vital for creating inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development. This course empowers participants with the knowledge and tools to ensure that gender equality and disability inclusion are integrated at all stages of planning, implementation, and evaluation. It promotes an inclusive organizational culture and compliance with international frameworks and national policies.

HOW YOU BENEFIT

• Gain a clear understanding of gender and disability concepts
• Learn to identify and address discrimination and inequality
• Understand policy and legal frameworks for inclusion
• Acquire tools to integrate gender and disability in programs and institutions
• Improve organizational responsiveness and social accountability

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Public and private sector managers
• HR professionals and diversity officers
• Program and project managers
• Policy makers and development practitioners
• Disability rights advocates and gender focal persons

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Gender and Disability Concepts

• Understanding gender roles, norms, and stereotypes
• Defining disability and models of disability
• Intersectionality and inclusive development

Module 2: Policy and Legal Frameworks

• Global conventions: CEDAW, CRPD, SDGs
• National gender and disability laws and policies
• Institutional mandates and obligations

Module 3: Identifying Barriers and Gaps

• Barriers to access, participation, and equity
• Gender analysis and disability audits
• Data disaggregation and inclusive research methods

Module 4: Gender and Disability Mainstreaming Strategies

• Tools for mainstreaming: checklists, frameworks, indicators
• Inclusive budgeting and resource allocation
• Engaging men, boys, and allies

Module 5: Inclusive Planning and Programming

• Integrating gender and disability in project cycles
• Inclusive monitoring and evaluation
• Case studies and best practices

Module 6: Creating an Inclusive Workplace

• Reasonable accommodation and accessible workspaces
• Inclusive recruitment, training, and promotion
• Addressing harassment and unconscious bias

Module 7: Advocacy, Communication, and Change Management

• Promoting inclusive narratives and positive representation
• Building alliances and stakeholder engagement
• Driving institutional change and accountability