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ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

Peace & Human Rights

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:10:21 +0000

Human rights and conflict transformation are instrumental for societies seeking peace and social justice. Over time, recognition of the close links between human rights, conflict, peace, and development has grown, and a certain blurring of boundaries between these fields of practice has been observed. Yet experiences indicate that linking human rights and conflict transformation effectively is often easier said than done, partly because they can complement and contradict each other.

Course objectives:

• familiarize yourself with key concepts, focus areas, and strategies in the fields of human rights and conflict transformation;
• understand the relevance of linking human rights and conflict transformation for dealing with past conflicts;
• gain analytical and methodological skills allowing them to incorporate the course content into their own work in various conflict-related situations;
• understand both short and long-term challenges and dilemmas related to linking human rights and conflict transformation and explore strategies for addressing these;
• critically reflect on dominant policy paradigms and programming practices at the complex interface between human rights and conflict transformation;
• exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.

This course aims at familiarizing participants with key normative assumptions, policy frameworks, and practices in the fields of human rights and conflict transformation. Drawing on international cases such as Ethiopia, Colombia, Cambodia and Ukraine and participants’ experiences, we will consider questions such as: what is the value of linking human rights and conflict transformation? What can these perspectives and fields of practice contribute to one another? What challenges and dilemmas remain, and what are strategies for addressing them?

How to register

Register here: https://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/short-courses/peace-and-human-rights

This course is designed for:

• Practitioners and aspiring practitioners in the fields of peacebuilding, humanitarian work, international relations, human rights, or business in fragile contexts
• Representatives of non-governmental organizations whose mission and mandate include peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and transformation

If you are unsure, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

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HEAT Skills 5. Women's Security Training Masterclass (2 Days)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:03:58 +0000

The two-day HDFF-designed HEAT Women’s Security Training is a gender-specific workshop that aims to enable implementing female personnel to cope with gender-based security issues. It also includes hotel security-related matters and a female-centered approach to situational awareness. Practical sessions and briefings on MI/PTSD/MHPSS, weapons effects, and active shooter behavior are at the core of this training. This training will increase the mitigation skills of the participants who, in the practical component of the course, will gain confidence in dealing with issues such as aggression and violent crime, and learn basic self-defense techniques. This will increase the confidence of female staff members during their daily commute and work. Remark: all shared private experiences of the participants stay private!

Objectives:

• To increase the situational awareness of female staff in commuting and daily work.
• To increase confidence in dealing with challenging situations and matters.
• To understand how to cope with aggression and violent crime situations.
• To be able to apply basic self-defense techniques in critical situations.

How to register

Phone: +66 92 883 7080

Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]

Registration Form: General Registration Form

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Curso de Autoprotección y Seguridad Personal

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:52:36 +0000

Este curso está dirigido a personas que desean fortalecer su seguridad y autoprotección, ya sea porque viven en zonas con inestabilidad política, altos índices de violencia y criminalidad, o simplemente porque consideran la seguridad personal una prioridad.

Contar con formación especializada no solo reduce riesgos, sino que también mejora la capacidad de respuesta ante posibles amenazas, garantizando la protección personal en contextos adversos.

Objetivo

El Curso de Seguridad Personal y Autoprotección en Zonas de Riesgo tiene como objetivo proporcionar a los participantes herramientas prácticas y teóricas para anticipar, identificar, prevenir y reaccionar eficazmente frente a amenazas en entornos hostiles.

Mediante un enfoque práctico, basado en situaciones reales, los asistentes aprenderán a:

• Evaluar su entorno con criterios de seguridad
• Minimizar la exposición al riesgo
• Actuar con rapidez y eficacia ante escenarios de peligro

Contenido

El curso aborda una amplia gama de temáticas clave, entre ellas:

• Análisis contextual y evaluación de riesgos
  • Identificación de vulnerabilidades
• Defensa personal
  • Simulacro de robo con violencia
  • Evasión de agresión sexual
  • Corre. Escóndete. Lucha.
• Seguridad en residencias
  • Prevención de allanamientos
  • Pautas ante emergencias (incendios, terremotos)
• Seguridad en desplazamientos
• Prevención riesgo de secuestros
• Tácticas de conducción en situaciones de riesgo
• Primeros auxilios tácticos
• Gestión de conflictos y agresividad.
• Gestión del estrés y desarrollo de resiliencia

Metodología

El curso combina teoría y práctica a través de:

• Sesiones dinámicas con expertos en seguridad y gestión de crisis
• Talleres prácticos y entrenamiento en entornos de incertidumbre
• Simulaciones realistas para mejorar la toma de decisiones bajo presión

Instructores

• Miembros de las fuerzas y cuerpos de seguridad del Estado
• Personal sanitario con experiencia en atención en crisis
• Psicólogo especializado en gestión del estrés y trauma

Para más información y para realizar el registro, por favor envía un correo electrónico a:

? [email protected]

Indicando en el asunto el título del curso y las fechas de la edición a la que deseas inscribirte.

• Buena condición física
• Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión
• Compromiso y actitud proactiva

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ILS HEAT Refresher 1-day Course

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:45:11 +0000

For those travelling to high risk and remote environments, it is critically important to maintain your personal security awareness and first aid knowledge.

Our one day residential skills refresher course is very practical. It utilises our huge training area to refresh many of the skills learnt on our ILS HEAT 3-day course, but also builds on those skills to provide a new, deeper level of knowledge.

On this course, learning is done through experience, delegates are immersed in engaging simulations that work across our three learning strands; 'human' security, 'hard' or physical security and first aid. Our simulations are then followed by a thorough, immediate debriefing process.

This training programme is suitable for those who completed the ILS HEAT training up to three years ago. We do accept delegates from other programmes but would ask that you contact us upon enrolment so that we can ensure this is the right training for you.

How to register

Book Online: https://www.locationsafety.com/training-calendar

Enquiries: [email protected]

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ILS HEAT 3-day course

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:44:23 +0000

The course is delivered by a mixed gender team of professional security advisors and medics, using up-to-date theory and best practice principles on risk mitigation, informed by our ongoing risk advisory field work around the world.

Throughout the programme the instructors link three distinct topics:

Human Security

• The human factors that affect safety and security. Our team help delegates to understand the 'drivers’ to interpersonal violence, and their own attitudes and responses to it.

Physical Security

• Abduction, blast threats, vehicle check points, weapon effects; the ILS team explore and explain tactics employed by armed actors around the world. Delegates will learn how to reduce their personal and team vulnerabilities to these threats.

First Aid

• Basic Life Support for remote locations where access to definitive care is not easily accessible. The reality of delivering this kind of first aid can mean improvising equipment, and making difficult and pressured decisions.

At the end of the training, delegates will be able to:

• Conduct a context analysis and a personal travel risk assessment
• Explain their personal responses to risk
• Identify measures that reduce personal and team vulnerability to a range of threats
• Describe actions to take in the event of an incident occurring to reduce its impact
• List key protective equipment that can be used to increase personal safety
• Demonstrate how to communicate effectively during a critical incident
• Practice Basic Life Support

How to register

Book Online: https://www.locationsafety.com/training-calendar

Enquiries: [email protected]

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The Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus in a Changing Aid Landscape

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:42:22 +0000

Course description:

How do we react to the changing global aid and cooperation landscape? Global crises and needs are growing and becoming more complex, while financial resources stagnate or dwindle. As the pressure on international cooperation to reform rises, actors across all sectors are pushed to “do better with less”. A decade after its conception, the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus (HDPN or “triple nexus”) is as relevant as ever amid these transformations. As an integrated approach to addressing the complex challenges of conflict-affected contexts, the HDPN emphasizes coordinated action and collective outcomes between humanitarian, development, and peace actors to ensure that interventions are not only complementary but also mutually reinforcing.

This course will address how to put in practice coordination and programmatic aspects of the HDPN by envisioning the triple nexus as a change process. We will touch upon HDPN relevant topics such as adaptive project design and management, joint analysis and conflict sensitivity, monitoring and evaluation, contributions to peace, localization, and power-critical perspectives.

Course objectives:

• Deepen your understanding of the HDP Nexus and "linking thinking” using Theories of Change;
• Learn about different approaches to operationalising HDPN change at varying levels;
• Apply linking thinking to context & project case examples in facilitated group work exercises;
• Explore challenges, best practices and lessons learned with HDP practitioners from different contexts;
• Exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.

How to register

Please apply here

This course is designed for:

This course is designed for professionals working in or on fragile and conflict-affected contexts who are interested in discussing and deepening their understanding of HDPN operationalisation. Interested practitioners and academics with prior knowledge of humanitarian, development or peacebuilding project design and implementation are invited to bring in their own experiences and connect them to current conceptual insights and practical knowledge.

Is this course a good match for you? If unsure, do not hesitate to contact us.

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Humanitarian needs assessment: key concepts and practices

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:40:26 +0000

This 2-day online course is designed to introduce junior humanitarian practitioners to the key concepts and challenges associated with the appraisal of disaster-affected populations’ needs in humanitarian settings. Through a blend of theoretical sessions and collaborative exercises, participants will acquire the essential notions to design, plan and conduct a rapid needs assessment.

Course Description

This interactive training equips early-career humanitarian staff with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and carry out effective needs assessments in crisis situations. Participants will explore the cycle of assessment work, from preparedness and coordination through to data collection, analysis, and communication of findings. Using a “good enough” approach, the course emphasizes practical decision-making under constraints and highlights ways to avoid duplication, ensure inclusion, and uphold ethical standards when engaging with affected communities.

Through a mix of facilitated discussions and case-based exercises, learners will gain familiarity with both secondary and primary data sources, site selection and sampling strategies, and commonly used data collection tools. The course also develops participants’ ability to critically assess data quality and identify gaps. By the end, participants will be better equipped to contribute to coordinated, timely, and context-sensitive assessments that inform humanitarian priorities and programming.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand and apply the principles of equitable partnerships, localisation, and locally-led action
• Design and manage governance, accountability, and risk-sharing mechanisms in partnership frameworks
• Conduct effective capacity and due diligence assessments to strengthen partnership building
• Apply collaboration systems, facilitation techniques, and knowledge management tools for effective cooperation
• Develop and manage financial support and sub-granting schemes as strategic instruments for sustainable localisation

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Crafting winning proposals for EU grants

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:38:21 +0000

Gain practical expertise in Managing EU-Funded projects according to PRAG 2025 procedures

Course Description

This immersive 3-day workshop equips you with the skills and confidence to design, write, and submit successful EU grant proposals under the PRAG 2025 framework. With a hands-on, practical approach, you will work through a comprehensive case study that mirrors the entire application process, from understanding EU programming documents to crafting logical frameworks aligned with OPSYS standards. You will learn to draft compelling concept notes and full applications, develop compliant budgets, and gain insights into the new application templates for Financing Not Linked to Costs, preparing you for future funding opportunities under this approach. Beyond technical expertise, this course will strengthen your ability to secure funding from DG INTPA, DG MENA and DG ENEST by helping you build strong relationships with EU Delegations and the European Commission.

In addition, throughout the course we will introduce and demonstrate how to use artificial intelligence tools (e.g. generative AI writing assistants, prompt-based drafting, AI-supported idea generation and iteration, AI-aided structuring of proposals) to support faster, clearer, and more persuasive proposal writing and design. You will practise using AI tools to:

• generate first drafts of sections (e.g. problem statement, context, methodology) and then refine them
• co-design the intervention logic and narrative elements with AI prompts
• rephrase and polish language, check coherence, consistency, clarity, and alignment with evaluation criteria
• assist with formatting, layout suggestions, and visual design elements (e.g. simple infographics, timeline proposals) via AI design support

Whether you are new to EU grants or looking to refine your proposal-writing skills (now enriched with AI practices), this workshop will provide the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to turn your project ideas into fully funded initiatives.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the EU funding and programming system and its relevance to development projects.
• Navigate EU programming documents related to financial instruments and strategic frameworks.
• Execute the critical stages of the EU grant application process, including concept notes and full applications.
• Apply key evaluation criteria to draft proposals aligned with EU expectations.
• Develop logical frameworks that meet EU standards, including OPSYS indicators
• Prepare realistic, compliant budgets that satisfy EU eligibility rules.
• Enhance the quality and success rate of your project proposals.
• Leverage AI tools responsibly to support idea generation, drafting, editing, and consistency checking in project proposals.
• Evaluate how AI can enhance the efficiency, quality, and clarity of proposals while maintaining authenticity, compliance, and ethical standards.ect proposals.

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Financial Management of EU Grants

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:36:46 +0000

Learn the essentials of EU grant financial management under the PRAG rules, from budgeting to final audit

Course Description

This 3-day interactive course is designed to enhance your skills in the financial management of EU grants. Focused on EU-funded projects under DG INTPA, DG MENA and DG ENEST, and EU Delegations, you will learn to navigate the PRAG rules for budgeting, procurement planning, expenditure monitoring, and compliance. Gain the expertise to manage budgets, conduct financial reporting, and prepare for expenditure verifications and other possible audits, ensuring full compliance with EU financial regulations. Learn how to manage financial challenges in the entire EU grant life cycle, from budget creation to expenditure verification, closure of the Action and audit preparation.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Prepare realistic and compliant EU project budgets
• Develop and use tools to monitor and track project expenditure
• Create a procurement plan and adhere to EU procurement rules
• Prepare interim and final financial reports for EU grants
• Request payments and manage project funds effectively
• Deal with currency conversion rules
• Be ready for expenditure verifications and audits.

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Enabling Local Design for Global Impact - Lessons from the Rollout of Islamic Relief’s Global Programmes & MEAL System

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:36:27 +0000

About the Webinar

With the launch of their new Global Programmes & MEAL System (GPMS) Islamic Relief is enabling a “bottom-up” approach to project design led by the local country teams.

In this session, we are excited to welcome Claire Bedwell-Thomas, Global Programme Impact & MEAL Manager at Islamic Relief who will walk us through the GPMS rollout journey and share lessons learnt.

We will see how putting local teams at the very heart of the design and the process led to a system that can be used and leveraged by all stakeholders for understanding and showcasing global impact.

During the one-hour session, Claire will cover:

• The key activities undertaken, from the initial stakeholder consultations to the pilot and the global rollout itself
• The composition of the implementation team, including roles and responsibilities of internal staff and external partners along with required skillsets
• The tools used to implement the new system, including considerations for implementing at a global scale while empowering local staff

There will also be a Q&A session.

• Are you looking for inspiration on designing an information system for your global programs and MEAL?
• Would you like to explore how putting local teams at the very heart of the process can support the design and development of a system that can be leveraged by all stakeholders for impact measurement?
• Would you like to ask questions about the approach and the implementation to get ideas for your own system?

Then, join our Webinar!

Claire Bedwell-Thomas is the Global Programme Impact & MEAL Manager for Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW). She works on enhancing Islamic Relief’s (IR) commitment for results-based programming, increased accountability, and institutionalised learning. She has recently launched IR’s first Global Results Framework and is also leading on the design, implementation and roll out of a Global Programmes & MEAL System (GPMS) in 27 countries worldwide. She liaises with different organisational departments, donors and country offices to ensure quality and accountability is at the core of IRW’s programmes in both humanitarian and development contexts.

ActivityInfo is an information management platform perfect for monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian coordination and case management. For more than a decade, the ActivityInfo team has been supporting humanitarian operations and development programs worldwide catering for emerging needs for data collection and analysis. UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs use the platform to centralize and standardize data collection, display the impact of their activities while maintaining complete control on data access and changes. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands.

You can register at: https://www.activityinfo.org/support/webinars/2026-03-19-enabling-local-de...

Once registered, you will receive the link to the Webinar in the email you provided. Please note that the Webinars are recorded and shared publicly.

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Executive Course on Crisis Negotiations and Peace Mediation

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:14:34 +0000

In an era of rising conflict, polycrises, and disinformation, this course equips you to lead effectively in high-stakes diplomatic environments by developing the strategic mindset, practical skills, and ethical grounding essential for crisis negotiations and peace mediation.

Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world case studies, it explores a professional ecosystem defined by agility, trust-building, and adaptive approaches, highlighting the shift from traditional security-driven responses to relational, non-coercive methods. Through interactive modules, you will learn to navigate complex political spaces, engage diverse actors, and foster inclusive dialogue.

Objectives

This executive course will enable you to:

• Apply strategic negotiation techniques in high-pressure diplomatic contexts during armed conflicts, political transitions or peace processes
• Engage effectively in peace mediation processes, understanding the roles of mediators, frameworks for dialogue, and strategies for building inclusive and sustainable agreements
• Analyse ethical dilemmas and decision-making challenges in crisis diplomacy, particularly when navigating competing political, security, and humanitarian imperatives
• Strengthen cross-cultural and multistakeholder negotiation skills to manage power asymmetries, build consensus

Day 1

Building the foundations of peace mediation

• Foundations in conflict resolution and peace mediation
• Mediation practice from ceasefires to peace agreement

Day 2

Negotiating with power holders

• Engaging and transforming armed actors
• Mediation support practices: Instruments, initiatives, outcomes

Day 3

Crisis leadership in practice

• Foundations in crisis diplomacy and hostage negotiations
• Case studies in crisis management and peace mediation: Norway, Switzerland and Oman

Day 4-5

Mastering negotiation under pressure

• Practice exercise in hostage negotiation and peace mediation
• Future skills for negotiators and diplomats

Who is this programme for

This programme is particularly relevant for mid-to senior-level practitioners from various organisations working or aspiring to work as:

• Early career diplomats and members of permanent missions
• Professionals in the fields of humanitarian affairs, security, and international cooperation
• Policy and governance officers and head of programme

To register, click on the application form.

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Free 3-Hour Virtual Project Management Workshop for Young NGO & Development Professionals (0-5 Years Experience)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:10:56 +0000

Free 3-Hour Virtual Project Management Workshop for Young NGO & Development Professionals (0-5 Years Experience) | AFDC Global

Training Overview AFDC Global is pleased to announce a completely free 3-hour virtual batch training workshop on Project Management specially designed for emerging professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors.

This interactive workshop offers young NGO staff with 0-5 years of experience a rare opportunity to build foundational Project Management skills that drive effective project planning, efficient execution, resource optimization, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and successful delivery of results — all at no cost.

Conducted by lead Project Management Expert and AFDC Director Sachi Satapathy, the session will deliver practical, ready-to-use tools and insights tailored to real-world challenges faced by field-level aid workers, with special relevance to contexts in the Global South.

Only 30 candidates will be selected after review of applications. Priority will be given to aid workers and professionals from the Global South.

Who Should Apply? NGO, humanitarian and development professionals with 0-5 years of experience Program officers, project coordinators, field coordinators, monitoring staff, and young aid workers Professionals working in health, education, livelihoods, WASH, gender, child protection, disaster relief, human rights, or sustainable development Especially encouraged: candidates based in or working with communities in the Global South Prerequisites: Basic understanding of project implementation in NGOs; working proficiency in English.

Key Learning Outcomes Participants will leave the workshop able to:

• Understand the Project Management framework and its role in the full project cycle
• Design simple yet effective project plans, workplans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation tools
• Build stakeholder engagement mechanisms and risk management strategies
• Apply adaptive management practices for better project results in dynamic contexts
• Use Project Management data and tools for stronger reporting, donor compliance, and evidence-based decision-making

The session will include practical examples, interactive exercises, case studies from Global South projects, and Q&A with the expert trainer.

About the Trainer – Sachi Satapathy Sachi Satapathy is Director of AF Development Care (AFDC) and a globally recognised lead Project Management expert with over 19 years of hands-on experience in international development and humanitarian action. He has led 47 high-impact projects across 29 countries (including extensive work in the Global South), partnering with major agencies such as USAID, UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, GIZ/BMZ (Germany), World Vision, UNFPA, and others.

Sachi has trained hundreds of professionals worldwide and is deeply committed to capacity strengthening of young and local aid workers. His practical, field-tested approach makes complex Project Management concepts accessible and immediately applicable.

Why Attend This Workshop?

100% Free – No fees, no hidden costs

Direct learning from one of the sector’s most experienced Project Management practitioners

High-quality, interactive batch format with limited seats for personalised attention

Certificate of Participation from AFDC Global

Immediate skills to strengthen your current role and boost your CV for future opportunities

Priority access for Global South professionals – supporting localisation and inclusive development

How to register

AFDC will select the final 30 participants based on motivation and fit. Email to: [email protected] Subject Line: Application for Free AFDC Project Management Workshop – [Your Full Name/Country Name]

Required documents:

• Updated CV / Resume (PDF)
• Short statement (250–400 words) explaining: Why you are interested in this Project Management training How the skills will benefit your current work and long-term career in the development sector Any relevant experience or specific challenges you face related to project planning, execution, monitoring or management

Include your full name, current position/organisation, country of residence, and time zone. Deadline: Submit by 20 March 2026 (early applications encouraged).

Selected candidates will be notified by email with the exact session timing (adjusted for major time zones), joining link, and pre-reading materials.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity! Build essential Project Management skills, learn from a global expert, and take the next step in your development career — completely free. Only 30 spots available. Apply today!

For more about AFDC Global’s work, previous trainings, and impact, visit: https://afdcglobal.org

AF Development Care (AFDC Global) – Empowering evidence-based impact in humanitarian and development action.

This training is offered as part of AFDC Global’s commitment to capacity strengthening of young professionals, especially from the Global South.

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Participatory M&E from Theory to Practice: Integrating Participation in the Design of M&E Systems

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:15:09 +0000

About the Webinar

This is the second session of the two-webinar series “Participatory M&E from Theory to Practice”.

In the second part, we will look at how M&E structures for tracking activities, defining success, and using information can be co-created with communities, and how activity-level data can support shared decision-making rather than just reporting.

• Are you an M&E practitioner interested in participatory M&E approaches and methods?
• Are you responsible for leading M&E in your organization, or is that a role you would like to take on and you would like your practices to focus on inclusion and community participation?
• Do you want to better understand the challenges you might face and how you can better support the rights holders’ participation?

Then, join our Webinar!

Zeíla Lauletta is a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with extensive experience in international development and humanitarian response. She has worked with the UN system and international NGOs, leading data-driven evaluations, evidence generation, and participatory monitoring initiatives. Zeíla holds a Master’s in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and an M&E certification from the ILO International Training Centre.

ActivityInfo is an information management platform perfect for monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian coordination and case management. For more than a decade, the ActivityInfo team has been supporting humanitarian operations and development programs worldwide catering for emerging needs for data collection and analysis. UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs use the platform to centralize and standardize data collection, display the impact of their activities while maintaining complete control on data access and changes. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands.

You can register at: https://www.activityinfo.org/support/webinars/2026-04-23-integrating-parti...

Once registered, you will receive the link to the Webinar in the email you provided. Please note that the Webinars are recorded and shared publicly.

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Participatory M&E from Theory to Practice: Elevating Rights Holders' Voices in Participatory M&E

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:13:38 +0000

About the Webinar

This is the first session of the two-webinar series “Participatory M&E from Theory to Practice”. In the first part we will discuss the theory and practices of participatory monitoring and evaluation. The second part will be more practical and will discuss how we can integrate participation in the design of our M&E system.

We will examine the levels of participation and the source of decision-making, power imbalances, and practical ways to support community ownership. We will also look at the ethical and practical risks of participatory processes and how to communicate findings without diluting community voices.

We will cover:

• What is participatory M&E, and what should it be
• The politics of participation
• Centering beneficiaries as decision-makers
• Beyond traditional methods
• Inclusion and safeguarding: protecting communities and staff
• Making participatory findings count: visualization and accountability

There will also be a Q&A session.

• Are you an M&E practitioner interested in participatory M&E approaches and methods?
• Are you responsible for leading M&E in your organization, or is that a role you would like to take on and you would like your practices to focus on inclusion and community participation?
• Do you want to better understand the challenges you might face and how you can better support the rights holders’ participation?

Then, join our Webinar!

Zeíla Lauletta is a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with extensive experience in international development and humanitarian response. She has worked with the UN system and international NGOs, leading data-driven evaluations, evidence generation, and participatory monitoring initiatives. Zeíla holds a Master’s in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and an M&E certification from the ILO International Training Centre.

ActivityInfo is an information management platform perfect for monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian coordination and case management. For more than a decade, the ActivityInfo team has been supporting humanitarian operations and development programs worldwide catering for emerging needs for data collection and analysis. UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs use the platform to centralize and standardize data collection, display the impact of their activities while maintaining complete control on data access and changes. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands.

You can register at: https://www.activityinfo.org/support/webinars/2026-03-12-elevating-rights-...

Once registered, you will receive the link to the Webinar in the email you provided. Please note that the Webinars are recorded and shared publicly.

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Leveraging AI for Peace: Webinar Learning Series

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:55:32 +0000

As the UN enters a new era of AI governance under UN 2.0, the stakes for peace and security have never been higher. Artificial intelligence presents both unprecedented opportunities and profound risks for global stability.

UNSSC is pleased to invite you to the final appointment of our three-part online webinar series, Leveraging AI for Peace, bringing together experts from the United Nations, academia, and the technology and peacebuilding fields to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming conflict prevention.

This series examines how AI is governed within the UN, how it is already being used to strengthen early warning and decision-making, and what ethical safeguards are needed to ensure responsible and conflict-sensitive use.

SAVE THE DATE:

Webinar 3 – The Risks and Ethics of AI in Conflict Prevention

9 March | 15:00–16:00 CET

A conversation on AI-driven risks—bias, misinformation, privacy concerns, and security threats—and what mechanisms are needed to ensure safe and ethical use.

UNSSC invites practitioners, researchers, technologists, policymakers, and civil society actors to join this dialogue on how AI can be harnessed responsibly to support peace, while safeguarding human rights, accountability, and trust.

Confirmed speakers:

• Giacomo Persi Paoli, Head of Security and Technology Programme, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
• Branka Panic, Founder, AI for Peace
• Maude Morrison, Deputy Director for Digital Conflict, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD)

Register in advance at the following link: https://www.unssc.org/events/leveraging-ai-peace-unssc-webinar-learning-se....

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Malaria: Harnessing the power of routine health facility data

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:51:47 +0000

This course aims to equip individuals involved in malaria surveillance, program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation to analyse, interpret, and use routine malaria data for effective decision-making.

What will you learn

• Interpret malaria surveillance cascades;
• Analyse core malaria indicators;
• Interpret trends in malaria incidence, case management, and preventative interventions;
• Use routine malaria data to inform decision-making;
• Identify data quality issues in routine malaria data; and
• Recommend corrective actions to address malaria data quality issues.

Prerequisite knowledge

Prior familiarity with Ministry of Health malaria program goals and interventions, familiarity with routine disease surveillance systems and basic analytical skills are recommended for successful completion of this course.

Who this course is for

• Health facility and sub-national level malaria program staff involved in the analysis of malaria data and/or efforts to improve data quality
• Staff of partner organizations, research institutions and other government entities involved in health system strengthening and supporting health facilities and malaria programs at subnational levels

About this Course

Number of modules: 5

Approximate course duration: 10.5 hours

Languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese

Learning modality: online self-paced

Additional learning resources are available to download, such as

1) Malaria Surveillance, Monitoring and Evaluation Manual,

2) Malaria Surveillance Assessment Toolkit and

3) Standardized District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) malaria modules.

Assessment & Awards

You will receive a World Health Organization Academy Award of Completion after completing all the learning activities in this course. The award will be saved in your ‘My Achievements’ space and can be downloaded and shared.

Other information

Produced by: The content of this course was developed and validated by the WHO Global Malaria Programme (GMP) (now Malaria & Neglected Tropical Diseases Department (MNT).

Supported by: Financial support to produce this course was provided by the Global Fund.

Conflict of interest: All experts declared no conflicts of interest. WHO found no actual or perceived conflicts related to this course.

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Human rights at borders: Advocacy strategies in hostile contexts and countering anti-migrant narratives

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:01:20 +0000

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is inviting applications for a training course for human rights defenders from migrant-led and grassroots organisations working on human rights advocacy at borders.

The course is open to human rights defenders working in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo***, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye.

*All references to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population, in this text should be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244.

What

The objective of the three-day training course is to strengthen the capacity of HRDs to adapt their advocacy strategies and enhance their ability to counter harsh anti-migration narratives, while also prioritizing their own mental health, essential for both personal and professional sustainability. This event will provide a vital space for reflection, empowerment and well-being for HRDs, who have played and will continue to play, a crucial role in promoting the human rights of migrants through advocacy work.

Topics addressed during the training include:

• Strengthening advocacy skills of HRDs through strategic messaging, policy engagement and stakeholder collaboration.
• Countering anti-migration narratives by developing rights-based messaging, identifying hate speech and shifting public discourse.
• Protecting mental well-being while working in hostile contexts, by addressing burn-out and stress, and by fostering self-care practices and peer-support.

How

The training is based on interactive learning methods and requires all trainees' full-time presence and a high level of active participation. Applicants should consider that if their application is accepted, they cannot carry out their other work-related activities during the training sessions. The course is conducted in English by experienced trainers with proven gender and cultural sensitivity. ODIHR covers training materials, travel costs and accommodation.

Who

Twenty-five participants will be selected in a competitive process according to the following criteria:

• Working in one of the following OSCE participating States: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye. Citizenship of the applicant is not decisive
• Working for a migrant-led organisation and/or a grassroots organisation focused on human rights at borders
• Proven experience and high motivation to carry out human rights-related activities in the migration and refugee context
• Proven experience working on advocacy or communication on human rights at borders or the rights of migrants and refugees in general
• Priority will be given to applicants with proven experience of working in hostile environments, analysing human rights implications of hate speech or countering anti-migrant narratives
• Relevance of the training for applicants’ current and potential future human rights activities in the region and readiness to put the obtained knowledge into practice
• Ability to actively participate in English
• Availability to attend the training for its full duration and readiness to set aside other work activities during the three days

ODIHR recognizes as a human rights defender any person promoting and striving for the realization of human rights regardless of profession, age or other status. Human rights defenders carry out their human rights activities individually or jointly with others as part of an informal group or as a non-governmental organization and act in a voluntary capacity or professionally. The key characteristic that defines human rights defenders is not who they are, but what they do and the principles they stand for.

Migrant-led organisations are defined as organisations established and managed by individuals with direct lived experience of migration, including refugees and asylum seekers. Participants do not need to have a migrant background themselves, but must be employed by or actively working with migrant-led organisations. Grassroots organisations are defined as community-based, bottom-up initiatives that operate locally to support migrants and promote human rights at borders. Participants must be actively engaged in the organisation’s work on migration or border-related human rights issues. The rationale for selecting representatives from these organisations is that they have generally been under-represented in previous training courses, and as migrant-led or grassroots initiatives working at borders, they face distinctive challenges compared to other organisations, including limited access to resources, hostile contexts and restrictive policies.

Applicants should fill in this application form and upload their CV (PDF or DOC) by 8 March 2026**.** ODIHR will strive to ensure a geographical and gender balance among participants. Candidates will be informed of the selection process outcome by 18 March2026.

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Culture-Sensitivity in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:57:59 +0000

It is agreed that emergencies, rehabilitation and peacebuilding programmes need to be embedded in local cultures. Cultural attributes such as gender, identity or decision-making process and local structures are influenced directly by conflict. Their relevance and modifications need to be mainstreamed in culture-sensitive programming. Culture sensitivity requires knowledge, skills and competences as well as an attitude towards others. Those issues are even more crucial when working in turbulent and violent environments. Is violence creating a new culture, modifying perceptions, values, and attitudes? How should we take into account those changes in our programmes?

This module explores core issues related to culture, communication, trust building and culture sensitivity when working in turbulent and violent environments. Understanding local culture but also local ways and knowledge to respond to conflicts is essential in project management.

How to register

You can register using the registration form in this link. If you have questions, please send them to Arda Inceoglu at [email protected].

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Forced Migration, Protection, and Humanitarianism

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:56:37 +0000

This module explores the experience of refugees and other forced migrants
displaced by conflict. It examines the causes of contemporary forced migration in
order to understand the implications of different causes for the nature of migration
flows and the corresponding humanitarian response. It critically evaluates the
international and regional normative frameworks for the protection of forced migrants,
considering different migrant categories: refugees, internally displaced persons,
stateless persons, and victims of human trafficking. The module considers the
practical dilemmas in protecting the rights of forced migrants.

How to register

You can register using this link. If you have questions please contact Arda Inceoglu at: [email protected]..

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Post-Conflict Stabilisation and Recovery

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:54:17 +0000

This course delves into the multidimensional aspects of post-conflict stabilisation and recovery, emphasising governance restoration, rule of law, and justice processes. Participants explore cross-cutting principles of stabilisation, programming tools, and critical frameworks like human rights and human security approaches. Through interactive learning, they assess actor roles, risks, and develop innovative recovery strategies suitable for complex post-conflict settings.

Designed for full-time professionals, this 11-week course is structured to balance in-depth learning with flexible scheduling. The course begins with 2 reading weeks to build foundational knowledge, followed by 6 interactive, staff-led weeks that focus on peer-led discussions and practical applications. During these interactive weeks, participants will engage in two one-hour “Expert Corner” webinars and, on alternate weeks, a one-hour “Virtual Coffee” session for informal networking and discussion.

How to register

You can register using this link. If you have questions, please contact Arda Inceoglu at: [email protected]

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