Introduction to peace operations [PTP.2012.02E]

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Type:

Course

Date:

06 Feb - 02 Mar 2012

Durée de l'évènement:

4 semaines

Emplacement:

web-based

Programme:

Peacekeeping

Tarif:

USD 500

A limited number of fellowships are available for candidates from Least Developed Countries (as per the UN-OHRLLS list).

Page d'accueil du programme:

www.unitar.org/ptp

Event focal point email:

ptp@unitar.org

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Comment s'enregistrer

The registration is closed
Deadline for registration: 1 Février 2012

Contexte

Peacekeeping is one of the many tools employed by the United Nations and other international organizations to help address diverse threats to international peace and security. Since its inception, peacekeeping has contributed to preventing and managing violent conflict between and within States and to the support of national actors in protecting and building peace after conflict. Today, with over 116,000 personnel deployed in 15 missions, the scale of the United Nations’ involvement in peacekeeping operations is unprecedented and the diversity of mission mandates has the diversity of mission mandates requires the UN to deliver on an ever-increasing number of tasks.

But(s) de l'évènement

The goal of this course is to review the organization of peacekeeping operations by providing an overview of the framework in which they are developed, studying their overall structure, and discussing the roles and responsibilities of the different actors involved.

Objectifs d'apprentissage

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

•Define the framework of UN peacekeeping operations;

•Explain the procedures for the establishment of a UN peacekeeping operation;

•Analyze the key factors that enable the effective implementation of an operation’s mandate;

•Summarize the key standards of conduct and discipline for UN peacekeepers.

Contenu et structure

The course is composed of four modules that will be covered over four weeks. The workload of the course has been adapted to a target audience that mainly consists of working professionals. On average, the course requires 6 hours of study time per week, though this might vary by module and participant.

Module 1: Overview of a UN peacekeeping operation
Module 2: Establishment and functioning of a UN peace operation
Module 3: Effective mandate implementation
Module 4: Standards and values of UN peacekeepers

Méthodologie

UNITAR PTP adopts an approach to training that highlights experiential and collaborative learning. This approach focuses on the learning needs, interests and styles of participants to ensure the relevance and retention of content and puts particular emphasis on the active participation of learners through practice-oriented learning environments. Taking advantage of the opportunities of technology-enhanced learning, the learning material is presented through various media, such as text, graphs, images and video material, which contribute to better retention and enhance the learning process.

UNITAR PTP’s approach allows participants to share knowledge and experiences and contribute dynamically to the learning process. Through this process, participants not only acquire information but also contribute to the construction of knowledge in a way that is meaningful and directly applicable to the reality of peace operations. Instructors guide participants through this process, delivering and conveying information, clarifying doubts and supporting participants through different activities.

UNITAR PTP’s approach also puts particular emphasis on monitoring and evaluation. This process continuously develops course structure and activities to better suit participants’ areas of interest and reflect current real-world situations. This also allows for a review process that systematically improves course design and implementation for future versions of the course.

Public visé

The course addresses a broad audience of civilians, such as students, researchers, academics and individuals from governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as national and regional military and police personnel of every rank and function.

Participants are not expected to have prior experience in or knowledge of the field.

Informations complémentaires

Technical Requirements

Minimum hardware and software requirements:

• Platform: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP or superior; MacOS 9 or MacOS X.

• Hardware: 64 MB of RAM, 1 GB of free disk space.

• Software:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader

(download for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html).

• Adobe Flash Player (download for free at http:/get.adobe.com/flashplayer)

• Microsoft Office (Windows or Apple version) or Open Office

(download for free at http://www.openoffice.org )

• Browser: Internet Explorer 8 (download for free at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internetexplorer/worldwide‐sites.aspx; works better with Firefox 3.6 or higher (download for free at http://www.mozilla‐europe.org/en/firefox). Note JavaScript & Cookies must be enabled. • Modem: 56 K