Challenges for Syrian Refugees& Vulnerable Host Communities
Gender and Education
Erik van Ommering & Judith Hameseder | 06.04.2016
Challenges for Boys& Girls
Erik van Ommering & Judith Hameseder | 06.04.2016
Gender-Sensitive Approach
• Gender analysis and SADD
• Adapted assistance
• Prevent/ mitigate negative impacts
• Adequate participation
Erik van Ommering & Judith Hameseder | 06.04.2016
Implications for Education Programming 1/3
• Transportation
– Organised and accompanied transport
– Key to overcome general financial barriers
• Scheduling of activities
– Compatibility with work
– Safety concerns for activities after sunset
Erik van Ommering & Judith Hameseder | 06.04.2016
Implications for Education Programming 2/3
• Involvement of parents – Key to overcome gender-
related barriers
– Awareness raising on importance of education, early marriage, etc.
– Engaging parents in education (PTM/PTA)
– Target male/ female caretakers alike
Erik van Ommering & Judith Hameseder | 06.04.2016
Implications for Education Programmes 3/3
• Quality education needs to be gender sensitive – Teacher training,
infrastructure, curriculum, etc.
• Holistic approaches – Multifaceted challenges – Linking quality education,
livelihoods support, counselling, etc.
Erik van Ommering & Judith Hameseder | 06.04.2016
Thank you! Questions/ Comments/ Reflections?