UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme

The UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme (PTP) contributes to the effectiveness of peace operations, by improving the preparedness of civilian, military and police personnel interested in deployment to field missions.

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Programme Highlights

2012 Calendar of Courses

The calendar of on-line courses for 2012 is now available. Click here to download it!

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Enhancing the Capacity of African Peacekeeping Training Institutions

Peacekeeping in Africa has grown dramatically over the last five years, with the continent hosting more peacekeepers than any other region. Today, more than ever, peacekeeping capacity building in Africa with African and UN institutions is imperative. Click here to read chairperson Jean Marie Guehénno’s singular report Enhancing the Capacity of African Peacekeeping Training Institutions.

In Focus

Official launch of documentary on: Protection of Civilians in Peace Operations

December 2011, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR and the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence (APCMCOE) officially launched the jointly developed documentary: Mandated to Protect: Protection of Civilians in Peace Operations at the 31st Conference of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that is being held in Geneva from 28 November to 1 December 2011. Read More

Training course on “Leadership, Team Work and Team Management in Peace Operations”

October 2011, Geneva, Switzerland. Peacekeeping Training Programme of UNITAR, in partnership with the African Leadership Centre of King’s College London, offered, an executive training course on “Leadership, Team work and Team Management in Peace operations from 17 to 21 October 2011”. The course was attended by 25 experienced women and men, and sponsored by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Political Affairs Division IV, Human Security (PDIV / FDFA). The course was delivered in the face-to-face format in the African Leadership Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Round Table Discussion "They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children" proves importance of subject

On the occasion of the Third session of the Advisory Board of the UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme a well-attended high-level Round Table discussion entitled: “They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children. Why Child Soldiers need to be on the Security Agenda” based on Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Roméo Dallaire’s book on Child Soldiers was co-hosted and jointly organised by UNITAR and the University of Geneva in the afternoon of Wednesday 12 October 2011. Read More

UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme held Third Session on 12 October 2011

The UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme held the Third Session of its Advisory Board in Geneva on Wednesday, 12 October 2011. This important annual event, presided by its Chair, Mr. Jean-Marie Guéhenno, former Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations was also attended by four of its eminent members. Read More

Round Table Discussion: They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children

Over the last decade it is estimated that two million children have been killed in conflict situations, over six million have been seriously injured or permanently disabled and over twenty million children have been displaced by war within and outside their countries. In addition, millions of children have suffered sexual violence, grave psychological trauma, malnutrition, disease, and multiple consequences of being forced to flee their homes. Conflicts have further deprived children of their support system, exacerbating these problems.
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