Description
Investigation of Conflict-Related SGBV
Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
- Humanitarian Workers
- Law Enforcement and Investigators
- Legal Practitioners
- Healthcare Providers
- NGO and Advocacy Workers who seek to learn Investigation of Conflict-Related SGBV
Personal Impact
- A deep understanding of the nature and impact of conflict-related SGBV.
- Practical skills in conducting investigations and handling evidence with sensitivity and accuracy.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks guiding SGBV investigations.
- Enhanced capability to support and protect survivors during the investigative process.
- Increased confidence in addressing and documenting SGBV cases in challenging environments.
Organizational Impact
- Strengthening their capacity to investigate and respond to SGBV cases effectively in conflict settings.
- Improving coordination and collaboration between different actors involved in SGBV investigations.
- Enhancing organizational protocols and practices related to SGBV case management.
- Contributing to the broader goal of justice and accountability for survivors of conflict-related SGBV.
- Ensuring better protection and support mechanisms for survivors within the organization’s operations.
Course Level: Advanced
Course Objectives
- Gain insight into the nature, scope, and impact of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict zones.
- Acquire skills for conducting thorough and sensitive investigations, including evidence collection and interviewing survivors.
- Understand the legal standards and ethical considerations involved in SGBV investigations.
- Learn strategies for providing appropriate support to survivors during and after the investigative process.
- Develop methods to enhance organizational protocols and collaboration in handling SGBV cases. All these in Investigation of Conflict-Related SGBV
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Conflict-Related SGBV
- Overview of SGBV and its manifestations in conflict settings.
- Impact of conflict on SGBV prevalence and nature.
- Understanding the dynamics and context of conflict-related SGBV.
Module 2: Investigation Techniques and Evidence Collection
- Methods for conducting interviews with survivors and witnesses.
- Techniques for collecting and preserving physical and testimonial evidence.
- Best practices for documenting and recording SGBV cases.
Module 3: Legal and Ethical Considerations
- International and national legal frameworks governing SGBV investigations.
- Ethical issues and principles in handling SGBV cases.
- Confidentiality, consent, and the rights of survivors.
Module 4: Supporting Survivors During the Investigation
- Approaches for providing psychological and emotional support to survivors.
- Ensuring survivor safety and protection throughout the investigative process.
- Coordinating with healthcare providers, legal services, and support organizations.
Module 5: Enhancing Organizational Practices and Collaboration
- Developing and implementing organizational protocols for SGBV investigations.
- Building effective partnerships and networks for comprehensive response.
- Evaluating and improving organizational practices based on case experiences and feedback. This is the last module of Investigation of Conflict-Related SGBV
