Executive Program in Women, Peace and Security Leadership Course
Introduction
Women, Peace and Security (WPS) is a critical global framework that recognizes the essential role of women in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, post-conflict recovery, and security governance. This course equips participants with advanced leadership skills to implement WPS principles effectively within national, regional, and international peace and security systems, ensuring inclusive and sustainable peace processes.
Despite global commitments such as UN Security Council Resolution 1325, women remain underrepresented in peace negotiations, security decision-making, and conflict resolution mechanisms. Structural barriers, cultural norms, and institutional exclusion continue to limit women’s participation. This program addresses these gaps by strengthening leadership capacity to promote gender-inclusive peacebuilding frameworks and accountability systems.
Participants will explore the intersection of gender, conflict, and security through advanced analytical and practical approaches. The course provides tools for designing inclusive peace processes, strengthening protection frameworks, and enhancing women’s leadership in conflict prevention and post-conflict reconstruction. It emphasizes evidence-based strategies for sustainable peace and stability.
A strong focus is placed on leadership development for women in peace and security roles, including negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, and policy advocacy. Participants will learn how to influence decision-making processes at local, national, and global levels while promoting inclusive governance structures that recognize women as key peace actors.
The program also examines emerging global security challenges such as violent extremism, forced displacement, climate-related conflicts, and cyber insecurity. Participants will gain insights into how these evolving threats disproportionately affect women and how gender-responsive strategies can enhance resilience and peacebuilding effectiveness.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to lead and influence Women, Peace and Security initiatives across diverse contexts. They will have the skills to design policies, lead peacebuilding programs, and strengthen institutional systems that promote inclusive, equitable, and sustainable peace.
Who Should Attend
- Peacebuilding and conflict resolution practitioners
- Gender and social inclusion specialists
- Government security and defense officials
- Policy makers in peace and security sectors
- NGO and humanitarian program managers
- UN and international development agency staff
- Human rights and protection officers
- Community peace leaders and mediators
- Security sector reform professionals
- Researchers in peace and conflict studies
- Diplomats and foreign affairs officers
- Women leaders and advocacy organizations
- Disaster and emergency response professionals
- Youth peacebuilding coordinators
- Civil society and faith-based organization leaders
Duration
10 Days
Course Objectives
- Equip participants with advanced knowledge and leadership skills to implement Women, Peace and Security frameworks in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and post-conflict recovery processes.
- Strengthen participants’ ability to analyze gender dimensions of conflict and security, including the impact of violence, displacement, and instability on women and vulnerable populations.
- Develop competencies in designing inclusive peacebuilding strategies that ensure meaningful participation of women in negotiation, mediation, and decision-making processes.
- Enhance participants’ ability to apply international WPS frameworks, including UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and related global commitments.
- Enable participants to design gender-responsive conflict prevention mechanisms that address root causes of violence and instability.
- Build capacity to integrate women’s leadership into security sector reform and governance structures at all levels.
- Strengthen participants’ ability to develop protection frameworks for women and girls in conflict and post-conflict environments.
- Equip participants to design and implement advocacy strategies that promote gender equality in peace and security processes.
- Improve participants’ ability to engage stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and international organizations, in advancing WPS agendas.
- Develop competencies in monitoring and evaluating Women, Peace and Security programs using gender-sensitive indicators and frameworks.
- Enhance participants’ capacity to respond to emerging security threats such as extremism, displacement, and climate-related conflicts from a gender perspective.
- Enable participants to lead inclusive peacebuilding initiatives that strengthen resilience, reconciliation, and sustainable peace.
Comprehensive Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Women, Peace and Security
- Concepts and principles of WPS framework
- Evolution of global peace and security agendas
- Gender equality in conflict and peacebuilding
- Key international resolutions and commitments
Module 2: Gender and Conflict Analysis
- Gendered dimensions of conflict and violence
- Conflict drivers and structural inequalities
- Vulnerability and resilience analysis
- Tools for gender conflict assessment
Module 3: Women’s Participation in Peace Processes
- Barriers to women’s participation in peacebuilding
- Strategies for inclusive negotiation processes
- Role of women in mediation and reconciliation
- Case studies of women-led peace initiatives
Module 4: Leadership in Peace and Security
- Leadership skills for peacebuilding professionals
- Decision-making in conflict environments
- Empowering women leaders in security systems
- Ethical leadership in fragile contexts
Module 5: Conflict Prevention Strategies
- Early warning systems and prevention tools
- Community-based conflict prevention approaches
- Addressing root causes of violence
- Gender-responsive prevention frameworks
Module 6: Protection of Women in Conflict Situations
- Protection frameworks for women and girls
- Preventing gender-based violence in emergencies
- Legal and humanitarian protection mechanisms
- Survivor-centered response systems
Module 7: Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Recovery
- Gender roles in post-conflict rebuilding
- Social cohesion and reconciliation strategies
- Economic recovery and empowerment programs
- Institutional rebuilding with gender lens
Module 8: Security Sector Reform and Gender
- Gender integration in security institutions
- Reforming policing and military structures
- Accountability and oversight mechanisms
- Promoting inclusive security governance
Module 9: International Legal and Policy Frameworks
- UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and successors
- Regional and national WPS policies
- Human rights and humanitarian law
- Policy implementation strategies
Module 10: Advocacy and Policy Influence
- Strategies for influencing peace and security policies
- Building coalitions and alliances
- Engaging policymakers and decision-makers
- Media and communication for advocacy
Module 11: Gender and Humanitarian Action
- Gender-responsive humanitarian response
- Protection in emergencies and displacement
- Coordination in humanitarian settings
- Recovery and resilience programming
Module 12: Violent Extremism and Gender
- Gender dimensions of radicalization
- Preventing violent extremism strategies
- Rehabilitation and reintegration approaches
- Community resilience frameworks
Module 13: Climate Change and Security
- Climate-induced conflict risks
- Gendered impacts of climate insecurity
- Resource scarcity and conflict dynamics
- Climate security and adaptation strategies
Module 14: Monitoring and Evaluation of WPS Programs
- Indicators for peace and security outcomes
- Data collection in conflict settings
- Measuring gender equality in peacebuilding
- Learning and adaptive program management
Module 15: Mediation and Negotiation Skills
- Conflict mediation techniques
- Negotiation strategies in peace processes
- Dialogue facilitation skills
- Building consensus in divided societies
Module 16: Emerging Issues in Peace and Security
- Cybersecurity and digital conflict risks
- Forced migration and displacement trends
- Global security transformations
- Future of Women, Peace and Security agenda
Training Approach
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion by Steady Development Center.
Training Venue
The training will be held online. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, tutorials and all required training manuals. Any other personal expenses are catered by the participant.
For registration and further enquiries, contact us on:
- Tel: +254 701 180 097
- Email: training@steadytrainingcenter.com
Tailor-Made Option
This course can be customized to suit the specific needs of your organization and be delivered on-line to any convenient location.
Terms Of Payment
Upon agreement by both parties’ payment should be made to Steady Development Center’s official account at least 3 working days before training begins to facilitate adequate preparation.
