Sexual violence and intimate partner violence can be especially problematic in complex emergencies and natural disasters. In these situations, women and children are often targets of abuse, exploitation, and violence because of their sex, age and status in society. 
               
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 This five-course series is intended for healthcare workers providing services to survivors of rape and intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings. For a better learning experience, we recommend accessing the courses in the order listed below:

    1. Introduction to the clinical management of rape and intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings
    2. Mental health and psychosocial support: Clinical management of rape and intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings
    3. Management of intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings
    4. First-line support: Clinical management of rape and intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings
    5. Clinical management of rape

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Introduction to the clinical management of rape and intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings

This course is the first of five courses. It introduces gender-based violence (GBV), intimate partner violence (IPV), and rape. The course describes the clinical care of people who have been raped or have experienced IPV in emergencies. It also includes general information which may need to be adapted to suit national policies and practices and the availability of materials, equipment, and drugs.

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Course information

Sexual violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) can be especially problematic in complex emergencies and natural disasters. In these situations, civilian women and children are often targets of abuse, exploitation and violence because of their sex, age, and status in society. This course is the first in a series of courses that provide detailed guidance on the clinical management of survivors of rape and intimate partner violence. This series is intended for qualified healthcare workers providing services to survivors of rape and intimate partner violence in humanitarian emergencies. It considers available resources, materials, drugs, and national policies and procedures.

The course is comprised of videos, presentations, case studies and quizzes. It focuses on knowledge and skill-building.

Enroll me for this course:     

The course is free. Just register for an account on OpenWHO and take the course! 


Course duration: Approximately one hour 

What you'll learn:

- Define the concept of gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, and the term “rape” used in this course.

- Discuss the complexity of prevention and response to rape and intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings.

- Debunk myths about rape and intimate partner violence.

- Explain the responsibilities of healthcare providers in responding to survivors of rape and intimate partner violence.

- Explain the relationship between human rights and medical care for survivors of rape and intimate partner violence.

- List the guiding principles for providing survivor-centred care.

- List the actions required to adapt or develop a protocol for clinical management of rape and intimate partner violence.

- Describe the information needed to provide care for survivors of rape and intimate partner violence.

Who this course is for

The primary audience for this program is qualified health care providers (e.g. health coordinators, medical doctors, clinical officers, midwives, and nurses) working in emergency situations. The program can also be used in planning care services and training health care providers.

Certificate Requirements

-  Gain a Record of Achievement by earning at least 80% of the maximum number of points from all graded assignments.
-  Gain a Confirmation of Participation by completing at least 80% of the course material.

Mental health and psychosocial support: Clinical management of rape and intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings

Sexual violence and intimate partner violence are among the most severe stressors that women may experience in their lifetime and can have numerous social and psychological consequences. This course is the second in a series of courses that provide detailed guidance on the clinical management of rape and intimate partner violence survivors (CMR-IPV). It gives an overview of the common social consequences and psychological reactions to sexual violence and intimate partner violence. This course also highlights different coping methods, social support, and stress reduction techniques to help patients reduce their psychological distress reactions.

Photo Credit- WHO/Christopher

Course overview:

Psychological distress reactions follow common violence. These reactions may be overwhelming but are normal and often temporary. Most women recover from a violent situation, especially if they feel safe and receive emotional support from people they trust. The impact of intimate partner violence on mental health can be more subtle, yet very harmful. The violence may repeatedly occur and over a long period. It can grow worse and involve extreme emotional abuse.

This course is the second in a series of courses that provide detailed guidance on the clinical management of rape and intimate partner violence survivors (CMR-IPV). We recommend to first complete the first course " Introduction to the clinical management of rape and intimate partner violence in humanitarian settings"

This course gives an overview of the common social consequences and psychological reactions to sexual violence and intimate partner violence. This course also highlights different coping methods, social support, and stress reduction techniques to help patients reduce their psychological distress reactions.

The course is comprised of videos, presentations, case studies, and quizzes. It focuses on knowledge and skill-building.

We recommend finishing the first course in this series first, if 

Course duration: Approximately one hour.

Enroll me for this course:  

The course is free. Just register for an account on OpenWHO and take the course!


What you'll learn:

- Describe the social consequences and common psychological reactions to sexual violence and intimate partner violence
- Describe the more severe mental health problems that can result from sexual violence and intimate partner violence
- Provide patients with information about normal reactions to acute stress
- Assess current psychosocial stressors and use problem-solving techniques to help patients manage psychosocial stress
- Explore different coping methods and social support with patients and strengthen positive ones they currently use
- Teach several stress reduction and relaxation techniques to help patients reduce their psychological distress reactions


Who this course is for:

The primary audience for this program is qualified health care providers (e.g. health coordinators, medical doctors, clinical officers, midwives, and nurses) working in emergency situations. The program can also be used in planning care services and training health care providers.

Certificate Requirements:

- Gain a Record of Achievement by earning at least 80% of the maximum number of points from all graded assignments.
- Gain a Confirmation of Participation by completing at least 80% of the course material.


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