Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Training Materials for United Nations Peace Operations: Police Version

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4.97 Stars from 66 Reviews

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Since the Security Council first established the protection of civilians (POC) as an explicit mandate in 1999, peacekeeping has evolved significantly, growing both in size and complexity. During this period, POC has continuously gained in prominence and today ranks as the priority mandate in a number of peacekeeping operations. While POC has sometimes become the yardstick against which mission success is measured, it is arguably also the most challenging mandate to implement. This comprehensive training package combines aspects of POC, Child Protection, and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence for police peacekeepers, describing the complex linkages between these tasks and how to prevent, deter, and respond to interrelated threats.

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

Number of pages: 243 [English]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [06-01-2022]

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4.97 Stars from 66 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

"More interactive elements, such as case studies or group discussions, to enhance engagement and understanding. More emphasis on practical applications and real-world examples to illustrate key concepts."

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

Reviewed: 17-11-2025

5 Stars

"The Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Training Materials for UN Peace Operations: Police Version is an excellent and highly informative course. It provides clear, practical guidance on the roles and responsibilities of police personnel in modern UN peacekeeping environments. The modules are well-structured, easy to follow, and supported by real-life scenarios that help deepen understanding of protection strategies, threat assessments, and mission planning. I especially appreciated the strong emphasis on gender considerations, human rights due diligence, and the coordination between different mission components. The content is directly applicable to field operations, and it strengthens confidence in addressing complex protection challenges, including those related to vulnerable groups. This course is extremely valuable for anyone preparing to deploy or seeking a stronger foundation in Protection of Civilians. I highly recommend it."

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

Reviewed: 14-11-2025

5 Stars

"The course is relevant."

A student enrolled through Open Enrolment .

Reviewed: 06-11-2025

5 Stars

"I appreciated the comprehensive coverage of protection of civilians' principles, frameworks, and best practices. The course provided valuable insights into the complexities of POC mandates, IDP protection, child protection and community engagement. The case scenarios were particularly useful in enhancing my understanding of the challenges and opportunities in protecting civilians. The course also deepened my knowledge on integrating human rights and humanitarian principles in peacekeeping operations, which I can apply in my role as UNISFA UNPOL PIO and Protocol Officer."

A student enrolled through Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre.

Reviewed: 04-11-2025

5 Stars

"It's useful for me and i like all the courses to be by Arabic language"

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

Reviewed: 31-10-2025