In today's evolving global society, ensuring that laws and policies genuinely benefit all segments of the population, particularly women and marginalized groups, is a fundamental pillar of equitable governance. Mastering Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusive Lawmaking is absolutely critical for parliamentarians, legislative drafters, policymakers, civil society advocates, and public sector professionals seeking to integrate gender perspectives into all stages of the law-making process and foster truly inclusive legal frameworks. This essential training course is meticulously designed to equip members of parliament, legal counsel, policy advisors, human rights advocates, legislative researchers, and gender equality specialists with the specialized knowledge and practical skills required for conducting gender analysis of proposed legislation, identifying and addressing gender-based discrimination in existing laws, leveraging legislative tools for gender equality, and promoting participatory processes that include diverse voices in law-making. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of international and national commitments to gender equality, the nuances of intersectionality in legal frameworks, the challenges of overcoming implicit bias in legislation, and the critical role of proactive gender mainstreaming in achieving equitable and just societal outcomes. Our rigorous curriculum emphasizes practical application, current international best practices from leading legislative bodies, and real-world case studies pertinent to complex legislative challenges, empowering you to effectively champion inclusive law-making.
This gender-responsive legislation and equality policy course is crucial for individuals and institutions striving to move beyond symbolic gestures towards a proactive, strategically informed, and analytically robust approach to embedding gender equality across all legal instruments. Mastering gender-sensitive language in drafting, implementing effective gender impact assessments for policies, and understanding strategies for empowering women's voices in legislative processes are indispensable for mitigating unintended gender biases, promoting social justice, optimizing policy effectiveness, and ultimately achieving significant advancements in human rights and sustainable development. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise in strategic gender mainstreaming and inclusive legal reform, positioning you for unparalleled success in shaping equitable governance and driving significant long-term value creation through enhanced policy relevance, improved social cohesion, and more just and representative legal systems.
Duration
5 Days
Course Outline
Module 1. Foundations of Gender Mainstreaming & Equality
Module 2. Legal Frameworks for Gender Equality
Module 3. Gender Analysis of Legislation
Module 4. Drafting Gender-Responsive Legislation
Module 5. Inclusive Participation in Lawmaking
Module 6. Gender Impact Assessments (GIAs)
Module 7. Parliamentary Oversight for Gender Equality
Module 8. Advocacy, Challenges & Future Trends
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
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07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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14/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3500 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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21/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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04/08/2025 - 08/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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11/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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18/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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13/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $3000 | Kigali, Rwanda |
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20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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10/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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15/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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12/01/2026 - 16/01/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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19/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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09/02/2026 - 13/02/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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09/03/2026 - 13/03/2026 | $3000 | Kigali, Rwanda |
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16/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 | $1750 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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11/05/2026 - 15/05/2026 | $4500 | Dubai, UAE |
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18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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