Child marriage and female genital mutilation are violations of human rights, with devastating consequences for individuals and for society. These harmful practices are firmly placed in the Sustainable Development Goals: SDG target 5.3 calls for the elimination of both practices by 2030.
Effective data generation, analysis and utilization are essential in addressing these complex, persistent and deeply rooted practices. This course aims to foster understanding and guide effective action to eliminate child marriage and female genital mutilation.
Target Audience
The course is designed for practitioners to enhance skills in the analysis, interpretation and use of data related to harmful practices. It is intended for practitioners who work on child marriage and female genital mutilation programmes. Participants include those who work in relevant government line ministries, civil society organizations, partner UN organizations and UNICEF.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Determine data needs and how to address them
- Identify key indicators used to monitor child marriage and female genital mutilation
- Interpret data by understanding how statistical analyses are conducted
- Understand how to use data to raise awareness and to influence decision-making
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Masculinities and violence against women and girls
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Self-paced e-learning
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UN Women
