5 - Equity, Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion

Through structured lessons, participants will deepen their understanding of the difference between equity and equality, the importance of gender-responsive humanitarian action and disability inclusion, and how global frameworks such as the Core Commitments to Children (CCC), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) guide inclusive and principled responses.

This course uses microlearning strategies, breaking complex concepts into manageable, focused segments that allow learners to effectively address key topics. Through interactive activities and scenario-based exercises, participants will discover how to apply equity-based approaches in real-world humanitarian settings. This hands-on approach allows learners not only to understand theoretical frameworks but also to translate them into concrete, field-specific strategies that promote inclusion and accessibility.

Whether you are new to the humanitarian sector or looking to deepen your knowledge of equity, gender equality, and disability inclusion, this course will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate these principles into humanitarian planning and response, ensuring that no one is left behind.

The course adopts a microlearning approach, offering short lessons (15 to 20 minutes each) that facilitate the understanding of complex human rights concepts. Interactive activities, case studies, and scenario-based exercises provide opportunities for active learning. There is no graded assessment: participants can engage, explore, and retry activities as often as needed to deepen their understanding.

There are three lessons to complete, which include:

• Lesson 1: Understanding Equality and Equity
• Lesson 2: UNICEF's Core Commitments to Children (CCCs) and Inclusion
• Lesson 3: Gender Equality in Humanitarian Action
• Lesson 4: Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action

The completion time for this course is estimated at 2 hours, comprising 1 hour of learning resources and 1 hour of microlearning content. The course requires the completion of three microlessons.

After completing the microlessons, you'll gain access to a final exam at the end of the course. This exam features a detailed scenario that integrates all the concepts learned.

Once you’ve passed the final exam, you will receive a badge from NextGenU.org and our course’s co-sponsoring organizations. We keep your personal information confidential, never sell any of your information, and only use anonymized data for research purposes. Also, we are happy to report your testing information and share your work with anyone (your school, employer, etc.) at your request.

Engaging with this Course:

You can enroll in this course or  browse this course for free for personal enrichment; there are no requirements.

To obtain a badge, a learner must successfully complete:

• All the reading requirements
• All quizzes and pass with a 70% with unlimited attempts
• All activities
• The final exam
• The self and course evaluation forms

NextGenU.org is happy to provide your institution with

• A link to and description of the course training so that they can see all its components, including the cosponsoring universities and other professional organization cosponsors;
• Your grade on the final exam;
• Your work products (e.g., case study activities), and any other required or optional shared materials that you produce and authorize to share with them; 
• Your evaluations -- course and self-assessments;
• A copy of your badge, along with the co-sponsoring universities and other organizations listed.

Next Steps

• Take the short knowledge pre-test below. It allows us to assess various aspects of the course itself.
• Complete the registration form.
• Begin the course with Lesson 1: Understanding Equality and Equity
• In each lesson, read the description, complete all required readings and any required activity, and take the corresponding quizzes.

Disclaimer: This content is designed to enhance your study; we cannot guarantee that the successful completion of these materials will enable you to work in your place of residence as regulations vary by location. If you plan to practice using your new knowledge, to ensure safety and compliance with your local laws, you must successfully complete a program of study approved by the government and relevant local regulatory agencies in your place of practice.