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

Help to alleviate the global burden of trauma. New responses to a challenge for governements, UN agencies and civil society

UNITAR, in cooperation with EMDR Europe HAP and the NGO Forum for Health, is pleased to announce a program of lectures, discussion panels and individualized consultations on innovative trauma therapy in humanitarian, developmental and everyday settings. Representatives from three key groups (UN delegates, UN agency staff, and colleagues from the international humanitarian / development / health community in Geneva) are cordially invited. Program details are available by clicking here.

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International Master's Degree in Conflictology - apply now for the Fall semester!

May 2013 - The International Master’s Degree in Conflictology presents empirical knowledge and insight on conflict resolution, transformation, mediation and management in an educational setting. Practitioners and academics from prestigious universities, the United Nations and peace research institutes get together with participants from different countries in this virtual course, no matter where they live, to learn about peace and security and to prepare for professional practice. This programme trains participants in all applications of conflictology and facilitates the development of professional projects by giving participants access to the largest network of people working to promote peace. Read more...

International certification grows in 2012

November 2012 - UNITAR has just been awarded two quality certificates for its courses "Introduction to Peace Operations" and “Understanding Conflict and Conflict Analysis”. The certificates were delivered by the Open ECBCheck Initiative, the international quality label for e-Learning on capacity building, through its Awarding Body, during a ceremony organized at the 2012 Online Educa Berlin.

UNITAR integrates the ECBCheck Steering Community since its inception. The Institute participated in the three awarding ceremonies organized so far, having previously received quality certificates for its course on Governance in Urban Sanitation (2010) and Innovative Collaboration for Development (2011). The courses “Introduction to Peace Operations” and “Understanding Conflict and Conflict Analysis” now add to UNITAR’s portfolio of internationally certified courses, in recognition for the fulfillment ofall criteria set by ECBCheck international quality label. Read more...

Internship/Traineeship opportunities with the Peacekeeping Training Programme

The Peacekeeping Training Programme (PTP) offers an internship/traineeship program for young professionals or fresh postgraduate students. The working experience is designed to allow interns/trainees to strengthen their knowledge and gain practical experience in the training and learning field, with a specialization in topics related to peacekeeping and peace operations.

PTP is a specialized programme of UNITAR intended to offer systematic and comprehensive preparation to civilian, military and police personnel eager to serve in peace operations. PTP presents an effective and thorough approach to training; PTP courses are designed and developed to respond to the evolving and complex training needs in peace operations.

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Mandated to Protect - Protection of Civilians in Peacekeeping Operations

Over the past 20 years Protection of Civilians has moved to the forefront of the Security Council resolutions under which United Nations peacekeepers are deployed. But what exactly is meant by 'protection of civilians'? How are peacekeepers meant to protect? What are the responsibilities of heads of mission and force commanders? How are we to counter crimes against women and children which have become weapons of war? These and other questions are addressed in this documentary film which features contributions from United Nations personnel, military, police and civilian peacekeepers, as well as representatives from international non-governmental organisation around the world with vast experience in the Protection of Civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations.

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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

UNITAR contributes to a conference on new opportunities in the field of innovative trauma therapy: “EMDR Uniting Nations: Promoting Peace within and between People”

12 June 2013, Geneva, Switzerland – For the first time, UNITAR facilitated a conference, programme of lectures, discussion panels and individualized consultations, in cooperation with partner organizations, gathering together 400 experts in the field of innovative trauma therapy.
During the course of this conference, UNITAR supported the humanitarian side track that took place from 6 - 8 June at the CICG.

UNITAR’s Peacekeeping Training Programme launches the International Master’s degree in conflictology

May 2013, Geneva, Switzerland/ Barcelona, Spain – in cooperation with the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) UNITAR’s Peacekeeping Training Programme is launching an International Master’s Degree in Conflictology. The study programme enables candidates to validate their professional experience and upgrade their studies with a formally recognised degree. As learning is web-based, students will be able to remain in their countries and to positively contribute to the peace capacities of their local communities or national societies.

UNITAR’s Peacekeeping Training Programme launches the International Master’s Degree in Conflictology

27 May 2013, Geneva, Switzerland/ Barcelona, Spain – In cooperation with the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) UNITAR’s Peacekeeping Training Programme (PTP) is launching an International Master’s Degree in Conflictology. The study programme enables candidates to validate their professional experience and upgrade their studies with a formally recognised degree. As learning is web-based, students will be able to remain in their countries and to positively contribute to the peace capacities of their local communities or national societies. Read More

UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme participates in Inter-Agency Working Group retreat on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration

1 May 2013, New York, US – Members of the Inter-Agency Working Group (IAWG) on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) met in New York for its annual retreat from 29 to 30 April 2013. The UN IAWG and DDR was formally established by the UN Executive Committee on Peace and Security (ECPS) on 31 March 2005. Its purpose is to work towards developing a strategic framework on DDR for the UN and improving the effectiveness of DDR programmes at the country level. Read More

UNITAR contributes to the training of the National Assembly of Nigeria staff

29 April 2013, Geneva, Switzerland – In cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), UNITAR contributed to the training of staff members of the National Assembly of Nigeria. The tailor-made training responded to the desire to enhance staff’s writing skills and to empower them to act as trainers for their colleagues in the National Assembly on the same matter. Read More