Ethics in Peace Operations

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This course presents a general introduction to the fundamentals of ethics in peace operations. The UN’s new Values and Behaviours Framework, which defines nine linked elements (four values and five behaviours) detailing expectations for personnel — forms the basis for this course. Through the use of case studies and practical examples, this compilation aims to be a guideline for peace support personnel in the field. Topics include: the Code of Conduct; Cultural Awareness; Gender and Peace Operations; Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Human Trafficking; Child Protection; Human Rights in Peace Operations; and UN Guidelines and Procedures on Discipline for Uniformed Peace Operations Forces. The course update has an increased focus on cultural and gender perspectives in peace operations. Seven lessons.

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [28-03-2025]

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El presente curso, desarrollado por el Centro de Ética Militar del King’s College de Londres, da una introducción general a los aspectos éticos básicos de las operaciones de paz. Los Valores esenciales de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, a saber, integridad, profesionalidad y respeto por la diversidad, son los pilares en los que se sustenta el curso. Por medio del estudio de casos y de ejemplos prácticos, se pretende que esta compilación sea una guía para el personal de apoyo a la paz en el terreno. Los temas que se tratan son: Código de conducta; sensibilidad cultural; género y operaciones de paz; explotación y abuso sexual y trata de personas; protección infantil; derechos humanos en las operaciones de paz; concientización sobre el VIH/SIDA; y directrices y procedimientos disciplinarios de la ONU con respecto al personal uniformado destacado en fuerzas de operaciones de paz. En el curso se incluyen además las reformas recientes realizadas dentro del Sistema de las Naciones Unidas, y se presta más atención a la perspectiva de género en las operaciones de paz.

El presente curso fue elaborado por el Centro de Ética Militar del King’s College de Londres, en colaboración con el Instituto de Formación en Operaciones de Paz (POTI).

Number of pages: 180 [Spanish]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [27-08-2020]

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À propos de ce cours : Ce cours présente une introduction générale aux principes fondamentaux de l’éthique dans les opérations de paix. Le nouveau cadre des valeurs et comportements des Nations Unies, définissant neuf éléments liés (quatre valeurs et cinq comportements) détaillant ce à quoi le personnel doit s’attendre, constitue la base de ce cours. À travers l’utilisation d’études de cas et d’exemples pratiques, cette compilation vise à servir de ligne directrice pour le personnel de soutien à la paix sur le terrain. Les thèmes abordés sont les suivants : le code de conduite ; la sensibilisation culturelle ; le genre et les opérations de paix ; l’exploitation et les atteintes sexuelles et la traite des êtres humains ; la protection des enfants ; les droits de l’homme dans les opérations de paix et les directives et procédures des Nations Unies en matière de discipline pour les forces de maintien de la paix en uniforme. La mise à jour du cours met davantage l’accent sur les perspectives culturelles et de genre dans les opérations de paix. Ce cours comporte sept leçons.

Number of pages: 143 [French]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [13-01-2026]

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4.91 Stars from 180 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

"Didáctico he ilustrativo pero sobre todo con información muy importante para conocimientos fundamentales en labores de orientación y guía de personas vulnerables en lugares de misiones de la ONU"

Reviewed: 09-03-2026

5 Stars

"This is really helpful me to enhance my knowledge"

Reviewed: 07-03-2026

5 Stars

"Very Good programme"

Reviewed: 03-03-2026

5 Stars

"Really an important set of guidelines for UN operations"

Reviewed: 03-03-2026

5 Stars

"The course was well-organized, relevant, and aligned with UN standards and field realities. It provided a clear understanding of key principles such as human rights, gender integration, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and professional conduct. The structure was logical, and the content was easy to follow."

Reviewed: 03-03-2026