Introduction:

The United Nations Women and the World Health Organization’s Joint Programme on Violence Against Women Data and Measurement, in collaboration with Apolitical, has launched a new online course. This course, available on Apolitical’s peer-to-peer learning platform, is designed for public servants and policymakers. It focuses on using data effectively to address violence against women.

Benefit:

• Participants will gain in-depth knowledge about methodologies and the crucial role of data in tackling violence against women.
• The course equips them with understanding and skills necessary for collecting, managing, and reporting relevant data, enhancing their capability to make informed policy decisions.

Program Structure and Timespan:

• The course is divided into four parts, covering:

  • Understanding what constitutes violence against women data and its importance.
  • Exploring types of data, collection methods, and considerations for managing and reporting. This includes a focus on prevalence surveys and administrative data.
  • Addressing underreported and under-researched knowledge gaps, particularly data capturing diverse women’s experiences of violence (e.g., older women, women with disabilities, migrant and indigenous women).
  • Discussing methodological challenges and innovations in data collection, including during crises and considering ethical and safety concerns.