Intex Management Institute in partnership with Summit International Institute - University offers Online and Distance Learning Diploma Course in Gender Based Violence (GBV)

Start Date: 11th March 2026

Course End Date: 15th January 2027

Registration Deadline: 10th March 2026

Diploma in Gender-Based Violence Studies

Course Overview

The Diploma in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is designed to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in diverse settings. The course examines the root causes of GBV, including gender inequality, power imbalances, cultural norms, and structural discrimination, while equipping participants with survivor-centered and rights-based approaches.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender or perceived gender. It arises from unequal power relationships between men and women and is rooted in social norms, discrimination, and structural inequalities. While anyone can experience GBV, women and girls are disproportionately affected worldwide.

GBV includes physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse. It can occur in private spaces such as homes (intimate partner violence), in public spaces (sexual harassment), online (cyber violence), in workplaces, schools, or during armed conflict. Forms of GBV include domestic violence, sexual assault, child marriage, female genital mutilation, trafficking, and emotional abuse.

Course Outcome

After studying this Diploma Course the learner should be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate Foundational Knowledge

2. Analyze Causes and Risk Factors

3. Apply Legal and Policy Frameworks

4. Provide Survivor-Centered Support

5. Design Prevention and Awareness Strategies

6. Conduct Risk Assessment and Documentation

7. Strengthen Multi-Sectoral Coordination

8. Monitor and Evaluate GBV Interventions

9. Demonstrate Professional and Ethical Practice

10. Undertake Applied Practice

Module 1: Foundations of Gender and Gender-Based Violence

1. Introduction to Gender Concepts (sex vs. gender, gender identity, gender expression)
2. Theories of Gender and Power (Feminist Theory, Intersectionality)
3. Definitions and Forms of Gender-Based Violence
4. Historical and Cultural Perspectives on GBV
5. Patriarchy, Masculinity, and Power Structures
6. Social Norms, Religion, and Culture in GBV
7. Myths and Misconceptions about GBV
8. Global Overview of GBV Prevalence and Trends
9. Human Rights Frameworks and GBV
10. Ethical Issues in GBV Research and Practice

Module 2: Types and Dynamics of Gender-Based Violence

1. Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
2. Sexual Violence and Rape
3. Harmful Traditional Practices (e.g., FGM, Child Marriage)
4. Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
5. Workplace Harassment and Abuse
6. Technology-Facilitated GBV (Cyber Harassment, Online Abuse)
7. Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
8. Violence Against LGBTQ+ Persons
9. Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
10. Elder Abuse and GBV in Vulnerable Populations

Module 3: Legal, Policy, and Institutional Responses

1. International Legal Frameworks (e.g., Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW))
2. The Istanbul Convention and Regional Instruments
3. National Laws on Domestic and Sexual Violence
4. Criminal Justice System Response to GBV
5. Survivor-Centered Approaches in Legal Systems
6. Protection Orders and Legal Remedies
7. Role of Police, Courts, and Prosecutors
8. Policy Development and Gender Mainstreaming
9. Monitoring and Evaluation of GBV Policies
10. Ethics, Confidentiality, and Survivor Protection

Module 4: Prevention, Response, and Survivor Support

1. Principles of Survivor-Centered Care
2. Psychosocial Support and Trauma-Informed Care
3. Case Management and Referral Pathways
4. Community-Based Prevention Strategies
5. Engaging Men and Boys in GBV Prevention
6. Advocacy, Campaigns, and Social Change Communication
7. Safe Shelters and Protection Services
8. Data Collection, Documentation, and Reporting
9. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment
10. Capstone Project / Field Practicum in GBV Programming

Who Should attend

• Social and Community Service Professionals
• Health Sector Professionals
• Legal and justice Sector Personnel
• Educators and School Administrators
• Government and policy makers
• Humanitarian Development Workers
• Students and Researchers
• Community and Faith Leaders

Course Organizers

Intex Management Institute was registered in 1983. We have been offering a wide range of Human Resource Management training programs both online and open workshops, building capacity to enhance effective service delivery for NGOs, CBOs, Public and Private sector.

We have trained and currently training participants from various organizations across Africa such as UNDP - Burundi, World Food Programme - Zimbabwe, SOS Children – Somalia, and specifically organization from South Sudan are State Ministry of Education, MEDAIR, Norwegian Refugee - Liberia, Zenab for Women Development, Action AID, Caritas, International Organization for Migration, International Committee of the Red Cross, UNHCR, Save the Children, Medical Corps, Peace Relief Development, World Vision, Action Against Hunger, UNICEF, Plan International, Norwegian Refugee Council, Johanniter International, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Peace Relief Development , AMREF, World Health Organization, USAID, International Committee of the Red Cross, Action Africa Help (AAH) International, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) just to mention but a few.

Training methodology:

• All training materials will be availed through online or distance learning.
• You are expected to submit assignments via email
• You will receive feedback from our committed instructors.
• Learn at your own time schedule
• At the end of the course you will be issued with Transcripts and a Certificate.

Other requirements
You will be required to use email, upload and download documents in MS-Word format.

Learning materials
Course materials and Assignments will be provided at the beginning of the course.

Course Assignments
In order to demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to submit 9 Assignments and a Research Project Paper.

Benefits to Our Learners

• Have confidence that the Course is credible and has high standards from a credible University
• Know their programme has been designed at the right level, meets its intended outcomes and its assessment methods are robust, secure and appropriate
• On successful completion they gain Authenticated Diploma from Summit International Institute a chartered University in Burundi
• Certificate with Summit International Institute branding and, a global leader in training that adds permanent value to their learning

Course Duration       :      40 Weeks (10Months)

Target Region           :       Global
Course                       :       USD 600

Language                   :       English

Contact :      

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.