Corruption disproportionately affects women and marginalised groups, limiting access to essential services, economic opportunities, and political representation. To design anti-corruption policies that are fair and effective, it is vital to understand how corruption affects people differently based on gender.
Get prepared to strengthen accountability and drive meaningful change by taking this course on gender and corruption.
This course is being launched in phases. The first three modules are available now, with the remaining modules coming later in 2025. Enrol now to start learning, and you’ll gain access to new content as soon as it’s released.
Course type
Self-paced. Take the course in your own speed, without fixed deadlines or scheduled classes.
Work your way through videos, reading materials, interactive exercises, and quizzes.
Duration
Each module takes approximately 20 minutes.
Language
English.
What you’ll learn
The course consists of two parts, each containing three modules:
Part I: Understanding gender and corruption (available now)
- Introduction to key concepts and ideas in gender and corruption
- Women’s participation in public life and corruption
- Mainstreaming gender in anti-corruption
Part II: Addressing gender-specific corruption challenges (launching December 2025)
- Addressing sexual corruption
- Intersectional perspectives: corruption, marginalisation, and discrimination
- Gender, illicit financial flows, and asset recovery
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for development professionals, anti-corruption practitioners, policymakers, and researchers who seek to understand the gendered dynamics of corruption and apply gender-sensitive approaches in their work.
Experts
Monica Kirya
U4 Deputy DirectorCoordinators
