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UNITAR Women's Leadership Programme for Afghanistan: Governance and the SDGs Workshop II

Paix

Type
Fellowship Programme
Emplacement
Tokyo and Hiroshima, Japan
Date
to
Durée
11 Days
Zone du programme
Governance, Local Development
Prix
0.00 $US
Personne de référence de l'évenement
nigel.gan@unitar.org
Numéro de téléphone de la personne de référence pour cet evènement
+81-82-511-2424
Partenariat
UNDP
UN Women

Arrière plan

The 2018 UNITAR Hiroshima Women's Leadership Programme for Afghanistan: Governance and the Sustainable Development Goals is a new training programme designed to empower junior- to mid-level young female professionals from all sectors in Afghanistan. Supported by the people and Government of Japan, the programme comprises of two workshops in Kabul and Japan.

Objectifs d'apprentissage

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Recall the key components and objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Identify current opportunities and challenges in regard to gender equality and governance in the Afghan context

Outline what good governance is and why it is important

Discuss key concepts around governance

Explain stakeholder identification and engagement practices

Identify how the SDGs can be mainstreamed into their workplaces and communities

Discuss their own personality profiles with regard to leadership

Outline key elements of women’s leadership

Discuss key elements of Hiroshima’s post-war reconstruction

Please note that these learning objectives are subject to change, based on needs assessments with partners and participants. 

Contenu et structure

Workshop I – Kabul, Afghanistan – 2 days – August 2018 (TBC)

Workshop II – Tokyo and Hiroshima, Japan – 1 week – September 2018 (TBC)

Méthodologie

The programme will feature blended learning methodology incorporating the following elements:

Interactive lectures

Small group and individual practical exercises

Role-plays

Self-directed readings

Study tours

Audience visée

The online application is open to Afghan women that meet the eligibility requirements. Junior to mid-level young professionals from Afghan government ministries and bodies, universities, the private sector, civil society organizations and the media who have a strong interest in women’s empowerment as well as developing their leadership skills are invited to apply. Participants from the provinces are strongly encouraged to apply. The 20 participants will be chosen through a rigorous selection process, including an online application form and an interview.

Informations supplémentaires

Please ensure you read the Call for Applications document for all the relevant information.