Child Protection for UN Military

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English

4.95 Stars from 40 Reviews

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This course aims to introduce child protection concepts and promote a better understanding of peacekeeping operations’ child protection mandate, the actors who contribute to the protection of children, and actors who are integral to the coordination of child protection. The course includes scenario-based exercises to encourage United Nations military personnel to consider their behaviour towards children and the roles and responsibilities of all military personnel to successfully implement the child protection mandate.

These course materials have been sourced directly from the United Nations Peacekeeping Resource Hub under a revocable licence issued by the Integrated Training Service. Nine Lessons.

Number of pages: 228 [English]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [04-08-2025]

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4.95 Stars from 40 Reviews

Student reviews can only be submitted by a student after completing the course. Student reviews represent the combined opinions of the English version and all translated versions of the course.

5 Stars

"the course seemed comprehensive and informative, and it likely provided a solid foundation for those interested in peacekeeping, humanitarian law, and human rights"

A student enrolled through United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic.

Reviewed: 15-11-2025

5 Stars

"This course provides clear, practical, and comprehensive guidance on child protection for UN military personnel. It effectively covers both the principles and operational responsibilities, including reporting, mainstreaming child protection, and interacting with other mission components. The scenarios and examples are relevant, and the course equips personnel with the knowledge needed to protect children in complex field environments. Highly recommended for anyone preparing for a peacekeeping mission."

A student enrolled through Academia and Model U.N. Bookstore.

Reviewed: 14-11-2025

5 Stars

"The course is educative and very informative."

A student enrolled through Open Enrolment .

Reviewed: 05-11-2025

5 Stars

"This course very interesting because its expose and knowledge about child protection while conducting tasking as PKO."

A student enrolled through Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre.

Reviewed: 27-10-2025

5 Stars

"its practicability and real examples"

Teshome Mengesha Marra, a student enrolled through Non-governmental Organizations.

Reviewed: 20-10-2025