Cross-cutting Issues in Nutrition in Emergencies

This course explores the impact of gender, sexual orientation, language, and disability during emergencies.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Explain gender mainstreaming support and approaches
• Discuss the human rights that are related to sexual orientation and gender identity
• Explain how language can contribute to a feeling of vulnerability
• Describe actions that address disability issues in preparedness and response
• Explain the importance of nutrition for psychosocial and physical health