Fundamentals of Gender Equality and Mining Governance

Learn the basics of assessing and managing the gendered risks of mining operations, fostering women’s equal engagement in the large-scale mining workforce and taking action to eliminate gender-based violence in affected communities and workplace.

  • Level

    Introductory

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Languages

    English, French, Spanish

  • Certificate of Completion

    Available

    About this Course  


    Gender inequality can shape who benefits from mining, who participates, and who bears the costs of mining activities. This course introduces gender equality and mining governance, highlighting structural barriers facing women in mining operations and affected communities. It introduces practical actions for governments to fight systemic exclusion of women from mining operations, facilitate women’s meaningful engagement in mining projects, and help eliminate gender-based violence in communities affected by resource extraction.
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     Partners

    United Nations Development Programme, Environmental Governance Programme

    Who This Course is For 


    The course is designed for policymakers and government officials working on or engaging with the mining sector, as well as those interested in the gender dimensions of mining governance.

    What You Will Learn 


    • Learning Outcomes 

      After completing this course, the participants will be able to: 

      1. Understand the impact of mining projects on communities, with a particular emphasis on projects’ impact on women and have insights on how to evaluate and manage these impacts.
      2. Assess the importance and benefits of women’s participation and engagement in the large-scale mining workforce.
      3. Outline the measures you can take to effectively eliminate gender-based violence in mining operations and mining-affected communities.

    •  Completion Requirements

    • Complete all lessons
    • Pass three quizzes
    • Submit the course feedback survey

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is this course designed for?

    This course is designed for policymakers and government officials who work on or engage with the mining sector and want to build a foundational understanding of gender equality and mining governance.

    Is there any prerequisite knowledge required?

    No formal prerequisites are required. The course is accessible to anyone interested in the mining sector, and no technical background or prior knowledge of mining is required.

    Is the course self-paced?

    Yes, all lessons are fully self-paced so you can progress according to your 
    schedule.

    How long does the course take to complete?

    The entire course takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

    Will I receive a certificate upon completion? 

    Yes, a certificate of completion will be automatically generated once you have completed all the course requirements.

    Is there any cost to take this course?

    No, the course is offered free of charge. 

    Course Expert

    Ege Tekinbas is the IGF’s Lead for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, where she supports governments to advance gender-responsive and socially inclusive mining governance.
    She brings more than 20 years of experience in gender equality, women’s empowerment and social development, including roles with UN Women, the World Bank, the European Union and the Council of Europe.
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    Patrick Jones - Course author

    Ege Tekinbas, Lead, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, IGF