About this learning event

Alumni members and participants of the WeLead project will be offered free access to a self-paced online course hosted on the CEF Online Learning Campus (OLC). The self - paced  will focus on one of the European Union’s core values, gender equality. 

As part of the WeLead initiative, this self-paced course on gender equality is designed for young public officials from the Western Balkans interested in strengthening their capacity to apply gender-sensitive approaches in their professional environments. The course explores gender equality as a core European Union value, linking it with public administration, budgeting, finance,   key areas of EU integration and reform.

The course takes a transformative and rights-based approach to gender equality. It addresses the structural causes of gender inequality by integrating perspectives of gender equity, mainstreaming, and intersectionality. Through real-world examples, relevant EU frameworks, , participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to make public policies more inclusive and impactful.

During this online course, you will:

- Understand the distinctions between gender equality, equity, balance, and mainstreaming
- Identify structural causes of gender inequality in public institutions
- Learn how to integrate gender perspectives into budgeting and financial decision-making
- Explore the intersection of gender in the EU accession context

Who should attend

Alumni and cohort participants – third generation

Partners

This event is delivered as part of the EU-funded multi-beneficiary project “EU Scheme for Young Professionals in the Western Balkans” (WeLead) implemented by the CEF.

Partners

This learning initiative is supported by: