01. Understanding Gender, Power & Patriarchy
This module unpacks the power structure of patriarchy and how the gender roles reflect the oppressions. It will also bring clarity on the process by which public and private patriarchies reinforce these power differentials. It will help explain how gender has an impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as human rights. Whether you are new to the safe abortion rights movement as an advocate or looking to uplevel your knowledge for improving your capacity as a researcher, programme manager, policy maker, public health expert, healthcare providers, trainer, doctor, nurse, clinic manager, lawyer, whether in NGO sector, academia or working with the government, this course is for you. This is also for you if you work in
- sexual and reproductive health and rights
- safe abortion rights,
- family planning and contraception programmes,
- sex workers’ rights,
- adolescent girls’ issues,
- child marriage prevention,
- refugee and migrant crisis work,
- intersections with disability rights,
- LGBTQ+ rights,
- GBV and IPV
The module is divided into audio-visual segments and interactive sections such as quizzes, polls, worksheets and additional readings. It should take 3 hours to complete, including the short assignment to be submitted at the end.