Training

Oxfam Inclusive Language Guide

The Oxfam Inclusive Language Guide is a resource to support people in our sector who have to communicate in English to think about how the way they write can subvert or inadvertently reinforce intersecting forms of inequality that we work to end.

The language recommended can support us to make choices that respectfully reflect the way people wish to be referred to.

UN Women Gender Training Modules

UN Women offers nine free “I Know Gender” online modules.

Further modules are also available:

• “I Know” series (17)
• How to series (4)
• Additional trainings on specific topics

Introduction to GBA+

The Canadian Government offer Gender Based Analysis Plus online modules.

Gender Equity in Eye Health course

The Fred Hollows Foundation Gender Equity in Eye Health course examines definitions of gender, gender equality and equity in eye health.

The course also shares stories of success, where someone has been able to overcome gender inequity to achieve success.

Select this link to access the course.

Prevention Collaborative: Self paced gender courses

Offers four self paced courses, great resources to highlight intersections of GBV and eye health:

• Transforming gender norms for violence prevention: the what, why and how
• Prevention essentials refresher: the latest what, why and how
• Working at the intersection of violence against women and children
• Starting with ourselves: reflecting on power, gender and violence

Orbis International “Integración de la Perspectiva de Género en la Atención de la Salud Ocular” (Mainstreaming a Gender-Based Approach in Ocular Healthcare)

This course is designed for hospital partners in the Latin America region. The course is carefully structured to raise awareness among medical and administrative staff about gender concepts, gender relations in public health, gender implications in ocular health, and the unique challenges faced by women in eye health in Latin America, offering a comprehensive exploration of gender considerations in eye care delivery.

The course is currently offered in Spanish with plans for an English translation.

CanWaCH Building Capacity and Confidence in Gender Transformative Programming: A Virtual Learning Experience

CanWaCH offers a training program on building capacity and confidence in gender transformative programming virtual for audiences.

Select this link to access the resources.

The Fred Hollows Foundation Gender Equity Training Guide for Providers

This guide, developed by The Fred Hollows Foundation, will support health system providers learn about gender equity.

The guide is aimed at facilitators of training and materials should be adapted for the local context and target audience: A Guide in How to Conduct Gender Equity Discussions with Eye Health Personnel