The Special Needs of Women and Children in and after Conflict
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Institution : |
UNITAR |
Location : |
Geneva, Switzerland |
Region of Activity : |
Worldwide, in the mission area of UN peace operations. Courses can also be organized in troop-contributing countries at national peacekeeping training centres. |
Description : |
Unitar’s programme on the training for civilian personnel in peacekeeping operations on the special needs of women and children in conflict was designed for civilian personnel working in peace and security operations and is being organized in close cooperation with the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). It is a direct outcome of Security Council Resolution 1325, which "requests the General Secretary to provide to Member States training guidelines and materials on the protection, rights and particular needs of women, as well as the importance of involving women in all peacekeeping and peace-building measures" and which also "requests the General Secretary to ensure that civilian personnel of peacekeeping operations receive similar training". |
Training Offered : |
Field based, short seminars (2 to 3 days). Up to 2 to 3 times per year. As of January 2007, the initial phase of this programme has been completed. Operational activities will resume as soon as the fundig situation permits. |
Language : |
English and/or French, depending on the official language of the host mission. |
Course Type : |
Trainings are offered to civilian personnel in peacekeeping operations on the special needs of women and children in conflict. |
Fee : |
Free of charge |
URL : | |
Contact : |
International Environment House Chemin des Anémones 11-13 CH - 1219 Chatelaine Switzerland Tel. : +41 22 917 8455 Fax : +41 22 917 8047 |