Intersectionality in Law and Policy Training Course

Intersectionality in Law and Policy Training Course

Intermediate | 10 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Intersectionality in Law and Policy Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 10 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 2,700/KES 189,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This 10-day advanced course introduces participants to the concept and practice of intersectionality in legal and policy frameworks. By addressing overlapping forms of discrimination, the course empowers professionals to design laws, policies, and advocacy initiatives that reflect the complex realities of identity and inequality.

Duration
10 days

Target Audience

  • Legal researchers and advocates
  • Government policy planners
  • Gender and human rights professionals
  • Academic and legal trainers

Organizational Impact

  • Improves the inclusiveness and fairness of laws and policies
  • Enhances institutional credibility and social accountability
  • Strengthens analysis and planning capacity
  • Supports innovation in social justice programming

Personal Impact

  • Increases analytical capacity to work across systems of oppression
  • Strengthens ability to influence policy-making
  • Enhances collaboration across disciplines and sectors
  • Promotes leadership in progressive legal reform

Course Objectives

  • Define and apply intersectionality in legal/policy contexts
  • Conduct intersectional analysis of legal instruments
  • Design responsive and inclusive legal reforms
  • Foster participatory and collaborative approaches
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Course Modules

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Intersectionality

  • Origin and theory of intersectionality
  • Key dimensions and power relations
  • Case study: Intersectional lens in domestic violence policy

Module 2: Intersectional Legal Analysis

  • Analytical tools and checklists
  • Identifying gaps and harms in law
  • Case study: Social security law reform

Module 3: Mapping Multiple Identities in Law

  • Intersections of race, class, gender, etc.
  • Vulnerability analysis frameworks
  • Case study: Anti-poverty legal framework

Module 4: Legislative Drafting and Policy Tools

  • Language and structure of inclusive laws
  • Policy-making frameworks
  • Case study: Drafting LGBTQ+ inclusive health policy

Module 5: Participatory Legal Reform

  • Engaging diverse voices
  • Institutional reforms through co-creation
  • Case study: Community co-design of land policy

Module 6: Data and Research in Intersectional Policy

  • Disaggregated data collection and use
  • Research ethics and design
  • Case study: Intersectional gender data toolkit

Module 7: Education, Training, and Capacity Development

  • Intersectional content in law curricula
  • Professional development programs
  • Case study: Legal academy intersectionality module

Module 8: Intersectionality and Budgeting

  • Equity-oriented public finance
  • Gender and identity-sensitive budgeting
  • Case study: Participatory budgeting pilot

Module 9: Litigation and Accountability

  • Bringing intersectional cases to court
  • Impact litigation approaches
  • Case study: Class action on housing discrimination

Module 10:  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Transformation

  • Designing indicators for complex impact
  • Reflective and adaptive practices
  • Case study: Intersectionality audit of labor law reform
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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