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

• Targeting of the most vulnerable

• Adapted assistance • Prevent unintended

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– Unilateral education

programming vs. multifaceted challenges

– Linking quality education, livelihoods support and counselling

Erik van Ommering & Judith Hameseder | 06.04.2016

What else needs to be considered to overcome gender-related barriers to education?

How can early marriage/ child labour be addressed in education programming?

Room for improvement/ Way forward