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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.

Lessons: 14

Number of pages: 243 [English]

Estimated reading time: 19 hours

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

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4.97 Stars from 73 Reviews

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5.00 Stars

"Excellent"

Reviewed: 13-07-2025

5.00 Stars

""The comprehensive protection of civilians, with a focus on children and gender issues, is crucial to ensuring that United Nations peacekeeping operations not only protect but also promote the rights and dignity of all civilians, regardless of age or gender. This course, therefore, is an important tool for training and raising awareness among UN military forces, enabling them to effectively respond to the specific needs of children and vulnerable groups, and contributing to the building of lasting peace. I still believe that many children can be saved through education in schools about peacekeepers. We need support from world leaders for education and the creation of "child guards" in schools worldwide. This course could be better tailored by including specific modules on the protection of Child Guards, with special attention to gender issues. It would be important to address how boys and girls might face different vulnerabilities and risks, and to promote gender-sensitive strategies to ensure their safety, dignity, and equal opportunities for participation." (LAGANARO, Adriano J., 2025)"

Reviewed: 28-04-2025

5.00 Stars

"This course has given me desire to invest my energy in protection of civilians and also to pay attention to victims of Gender based violence. I appreciate more on purpose of planning and understood about DUF."

Reviewed: 18-03-2025

5.00 Stars

"Very Informative , Precise and interactive ."

Reviewed: 28-08-2024

5.00 Stars

"I appreciate the course's comprehensive approach to addressing protection of civilians within UN peace operations. The integration of practical scenarios, emphasis on gender issues, and the focus on police-specific roles and responsibilities in safeguarding civilians are particularly commendable. Additionally, the course's alignment with real-life experiences and its efforts to create an interactive and engaging learning environment make it valuable for enhancing the skills and knowledge of peacekeeping personnel."

Reviewed: 19-12-2023