This five-day residential course seeks to train participants in conflict analysis and conflict-sensitive programming tools. This approach requires a deep understanding of the actors of the conflict, as well as the two-way interaction between an intervention and the context.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to analyse the causes, actors, and dynamics of a conflict, as well as the gender elements and other identity-based mechanisms of exclusion that can be drivers of conflict. Participants will also learn about the tools needed to develop programs to promote equality as an integral element of conflict-sensitive programming and use conflict-sensitive communication strategies.

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EXPLANATION OF THE MODULE WITHIN THE REACT COURSE

This module represents one part of the 5-module REACT course. Starting this edition, participants can choose either the whole course or individual module(s) to take part in.

For more information and how to apply, see the information below or contact us at: iucpm@helsinkiespana.org.

OBJECTIVE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective of Module I: Conflict Analysis and Sensitivity Programming is to enhance your understanding of conflict sensitivity approach:

1. Analyse the causes, actors and drivers of conflict.

2. Analyse how gender and other identity-based exclusion mechanisms can be drivers of conflict, and develop programming to advance equality as an integral element of conflict sensitive programming.

3. Understand conflict sensitive communication tools and dialogue.

4. Apply conflict sensitivity to programming along the triple nexus of humanitarian, development and peacebuilding interventions.

5. Know how to design and apply TOCs and measure change in conflict transformation and prevention.

LECTURERS

• Irma Specht: Transition International
• Heather Huhtanen: Geneva Centre for Security Sector
• Marta Pérez del Pulgar: Gender and Complex Emergencies Expert

PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS

• Transition International

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or equivalent professional training
• Fluency in English: B2+
• Strong interest in international affairs

ABOUT HELSINKI ESPAÑA

Helsinki España was created in 1992 to advance the principles related to the human dimension of the Helsinki Final Act of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Our mission is to promote the respect and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, at both national and international levels. We achieve this by developing specialised, high-quality education and training programmes on issues intersecting human rights, conflict prevention, peace-building, and development. Our flagship international programme is REACT.

REACT is an intensive five-week (220h) in-person training on Conflict Prevention, Crisis Management and post-Conflict Rehabilitation. It is imparted by high-profile experts and trainers from international and public institutions – including numerous UN agencies; the OSCE, EU, NATO, and ICRC; and Spain’s ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs – and seeks to prepare selected candidates with the skills and competencies required to deploy in international field operations. The course represents an opportunity for both career development as well as career transition, and is the only training programme of its kind that takes place in Spain. The next REACT edition will take place from May 27th to June 28th, 2024. The deadline to apply for visa candidates is 1st of April, 2024.

The International University Centre for Peace Missions of Helsinki Spain (CIUMP) was created in 2003 under the auspices of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) with the aim of training professionals with the necessary competencies and skills to work in peacebuilding. The Centre offers programmes, courses, and workshops on relevant issues on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and development.