This course aims to train participants in effective inclusion of SOGIE diverse people in disaster preparedness and response by:
- Explaining key terms related to SOGIE diversity
- Explaining the meaning of effective SOGIE inclusion and its importance
- Reviewing the legal and humanitarian frameworks governing SOGIE rights and SOGIE inclusion
- Presenting research on the current state of SOGIE inclusion
- Presenting an organizational assessment tool on SOGIE inclusion
- Outlining the 6 components of effective SOGIE inclusion
Learning Outcomes

Understand key terms related to SOGIE diversity
Understand the importance of including SOGIE diverse people in disaster preparedness and response
Describe the major issues and challenges faced by SOGIE diverse people in times of disaster
List and describe the major components of the legal and humanitarian framework regulating SOGIE rights and SOGIE inclusion
Explain why SOGIE inclusion is important and why non-inclusion is harmful
Identify the 6 components of effective inclusion practices
List at least 3 specific steps included in each of the components of effective practice
Assess the effectiveness of your organization’s current inclusion practices

Upon successful completion of the course and the 3 quizzes in this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from VPride.
Step 1 – Register your student account below
Step 2 – Click “Take course” button on the Lesson 1 page to begin.