2nd Cohort HRBA GEWE LNOB Programme

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Training Programme on Human Rights Based Approach, Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment and Leave No One Behind.

Project Overview

Interagency Project Team

2 Courses

MODERATED COURSE19 APR 2023 - 17 MAY 2023

Improving People’s Lives through UN Country Programming: Integrating UNSDCF Guiding Principles

SELF-PACED01 SEPT 2022 (ONGOING)

Foundational Course on UNSDCF Guiding Principles: HRBA, GEWE & LNOB

Graded Final Assessment

CONTENT

CONTENT

CONTENT

CONTENT

1 eLearning Module

Lesson

Lesson

Lesson

Why it Matters?

Entry Points for Integrated Programming

Introduction & Normative Standards

The UNSDCF Guiding Principles: An Integrated Programming Approach

Foundational Course

Lesson

Self-paced Course

264 (29%) completed the course

949 enrolled users

Completion Rates

Ratings

5.61/6.00 Fully

4.) Describe the benefits of integrated application of the UNSDCF Guiding Principles.

5.59/6.00 Fully

3.) Identify the key entry-points for application of the principles in the UNSDCF process

5.67/6.00 Fully

2.) Describe the main elements of UNSDCF Guiding Principles of human rights based approach (HRBA), gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE), leaving no one behind (LNOB).

5.74/6.00 Fully

1.) Identify human rights, gender equality, and leaving no one behind as core elements of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Self-paced Course

Huge amount of content, so useful to have a summary at the end of each lesson, so participants can remember what they have learned from each lesson, especially if they take the course over an extended period of time.

The course provides clear explanations of these principles and their application in development programming, making it accessible for individuals like me with varying levels of knowledge and expertise.

The course was extremely helpful to get a great overview of the subject as well as to learn practical steps to apply.

99%

Recommendation Rate

98%

Satisfaction Rate

OverallFeedback

Self-paced Course

Final course activity'Choose your own adventure' UNSDCF scenario

Branching Scenario

Interactive Exercise

Discussion Forum

Webinar

eLearning Module

30 June

Course Completion Deadline

17 May

Monitoring, Evaluation, Review & Reporting

10 May

Implementation & Indicators

3 May

Strategic Prioritization, Theory of Change & Results Framework

26 April

Roadmap & Common Country Analysis

12 April

Moderated Course

Welcome to the Programme

19 April

Introduction (Normative Standards, the Guiding Principles, An Integrated Approach)

Course Timeline

Weekly Workflow

• 5 modules developed
• Based on technical content & guidelines from PT
• Promising practices
• Expert interviews
• Tools/downloadable resources

eLearning Modules

• 5 Rise modules each with 3-4 video interviews with experts in the field

• Padlet questions posed to pax after each video

• Next video addresses the question

Interactive Exercises

• Curated questions to stimulate dialogue & reflection
• Opportunity for peer-to-peer engagement & sharing of best practices / challenges

Discussion Forums

• Weekly webinars with 2-3 speakers

• Focus on practical application, shared challenges, best practices
• Exercise & forum responses shared with speakers before each session

Webinars

15 Scenario Questions 16 Possible Outcomes 30 Scenario branches

• 'Choose your own adventure' scenario simulating elements of the UNSDCF cycle for the fictionalized country Gishagi
• informed decision-making between various options
• Ability to go back & explore alternative pathways

Branching Scenario

47 participants reporting as Female

25 participants reporting as Male

countries represented

40

MCOs represented

RCOs represented

22

different UN agencies represented

19

Cohort Demographics

From the 72 total participants, there are...

112 people registered for the course

Moderated Course

Completion Rates

57 (79%) of participants completed the course

72 (64%) registrants participated in the course

Learning Objectives

5.35/6.00 Fully

3.) Describe the benefits of integrated application of the UNSDCF Guiding Principles.

Moderated Course

5.40/6.00 Fully

2.) Describe the main elements of UNSDCF Guiding Principles of human rights based approach (HRBA), gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE), leaving no one behind (LNOB).

5.39/6.00 Fully

5.19/6.00 Fully

1.) Identify human rights, gender equality, and leaving no one behind as core elements of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Overall Objective: Identify the entry points for application of HRBA, GEWE & LNOB in the UNSDCF process.

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10.53%

18.42%

15.79%

7.89%

55.26%

63.16%

63.16%

57.89%

34.21%

18.42%

CourseActivities

15.79%

34.21%

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Branching Scenario

Webinars

Reflection Exercises

Modules

Course Component

How useful were the...

Moderated Course

Very grateful to UNSSC staff for their efforts, enthusiasm and collaboration. I think the course is very well designed for more standard development settings. As mentioned above, there should be more content, examples and discussions suited for UNCT teams working on the CFs in highly volatile contexts. Keep up the good work!

Recommended to gender focal points who are supporting their agencies on the development of the UNSDCF; to Programme Management Team; to the RC Office, to support their facilitation of the process.

It is a well-structured course, especially the sharing of experiences from experts who have tested the principles.

Video testimonial

100%

Recommendation Rate

Moderated Course

98%

Satisfaction Rate

OverallFeedback

I think it would have been great to leave a bit more room for discussion for every webinar, not just in written form in the portal. The participants would be able to reflect more on the course material, ask questions and get into a more meaningful exchange with each other.

Encourage pair-participation into a same office. for example, ask for at least 2 participants in the same country or office to foster concrete application /exercise from the field.

Moderated Course

This could be done in person, maybe for each country.

• More “live” interactive sessions – opportunities for colleagues to share amongst themselves
• Encourage pair participation from colleagues in the same country – to be more meaningful
• Spacing out the weeks – to give colleagues time to catch up on all materials
• Explore possibility of in person sessions

Format

The speed of the course is too fast. Give more time. For example, one week or two weeks for self study in between webinars. Remember this course is for professionals with busy agendas...

Key Takeaways & Lessons Learned

I have shared with RC and RCO the summary points of the course. I will revisit them when we are working on UNSDCF processes.

Conflicting priorities and a few missions to the countries which do not allow dedicating time for learning.

Moderated Course

Participants

• Course most useful for those directly engaged in the UNSDCF process
• Time commitments a key factor in completion rates
• Participants engaging in parts that were most relevant for them e.g., some attended all webinars but did not go through modules
• Nominations from countries delivered mixed results

The training team made every effort to keep to the programme schedule, which is part of the team's performance. Well done.

Key Takeaways & Lessons Learned

It would be useful to have access to the course at least until the end of the UNSDCF design process in order to refresh best practices during the development of a new CCA/UNSDCF.

I would have appreciated more time to read, listen, re-read and re-listen the course materials, and also the comments from various participants sharing their experience. I feel I am missing a lot by having skipped through those for lack of time.

Other Takeaways

• Participants asked for the course to be offered as an ongoing resource throughout the CCA and UNSDCF process
• More time to access resources
• Translation of materials into other UN languages (French specifically highlighted)

Moderated Course

Add sessions in French (and other UN languages)- it is preferable for French speaking countries to have these technical principles in their mother tongue- this would facilitate knowledge sharing.

Key Takeaways & Lessons Learned

2nd Edition

Strengthening focus on technical aspects of the guiding principles integration

Increasing time for peer-exchange and interactions among the participants

Giving participants more time to go through course materials

For the moderated course, the second edition will be based on lessons learnt from the first, including:

For the foundational course, a few updates will be made in the content – such as reflecting the Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) 2023, Key Transitions, relevant outcomes of the SDG Summit, and where available, new policy guidance by DCO.

2nd Edition

Timeline

Target audience

The moderated course will retain its focus on UN staff primarily involved in the UNSDCF process and will target 2024 UNSDCF design as well as roll-out countries. 2025 design countries might also benefit from the course.

With the buy –in and collaboration of the inter-agency project team will run from April to June 2024.

Final course activity'Choose your own adventure' UNSDCF scenario

Branching Scenario

Interactive Exercise

Discussion Forum

Webinar

eLearning Module

08 July

Course Completion Deadline

24 June

Monitoring, Evaluation, Review & Reporting

10 June

Implementation & Indicators

27 May

Run for 12 rather than 6 weeks to give more time for participants to go through the course

Strategic Prioritization, Theory of Change & Results Framework

13th May

Roadmap & Common Country Analysis

15 April

2nd Edition

Welcome to the Programme

29 April

Introduction (Normative Standards, the Guiding Principles, An Integrated Approach)

Bi-weekly workflow

2nd Edition

Get the most out of live sessions

Include 2 technical clinics aimed at imparting skills for participants with specific roles – e.g., data collection and analysis; formulating results and indicators; reporting on UNINFO.

Include 2 share fairs intended for peer exchange, reflection on common challenges, and networking among participants.

Webinars

Peace and Development AdvisorRCO Jordan

Amal Hamidallah

Lesson 2 Content

The UNSDCF Guiding Principles: An Integrated Programming Approach

• The UNSCDCF programming process and its 6 Guiding Principles;
• Unpacking the 3 guiding principles: HRBA/GEWE/LNOB;
• Uncovering the four dimensions underpinning the value of integration (Alignment to UN norms and standards; Focus on discrimination and inequalities; Meaningful and active participation; Robust accountability and means of verification);
• Key UN frameworks and tools for programming –HRBA; gender SWAP and scorecard.

Lesson 4 Content

Why it Matters?

• Impacts of integrated application of HRBA/GEWE/LNOB;
• Strategies for advocacy for the application of HRBA/GEWE/LNOB in the UNSDCF within the UN and with partners.

Lesson 1 Content

Introduction & Normative Standards:

• The 2030 Agenda and the UNSDCF as an instrument for achieving the normative ideals of the 2030 Agenda (through the guiding principles);
• Our Common Agenda and the Secretary General’s Call to Action for Human Rights: key priorities.
• Key normative frameworks and the relationships between them.

Lesson 3 Content

Entry Points for Integrated Programming

• Introducing the four dimensions;
• Integrated application in the UNSDCF process;
• Integration in the various steps of the UNSDCF beginning with the roadmap and ending with review and reporting.