Specialized Training Support to UN Peace Operations

This project aims to increase the effectiveness of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping by reducing peacekeeper fatalities and increasing the capabilities of UN peacekeeping missions to implement their mandates in a gender-responsive manner. This project supports the UN Department of Peace Operations Department of Operational Support and Department of Management Strategy Policy and Compliance in developing revising and delivering specialized training. This is to better prepare uniformed personnel and civilians deploying to UN peace operations to support the UN Secretary General's Action for Peacekeeping and Action for Peacekeeping Plus agenda. The training focuses on leadership technology medical and mine action themes.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) reduced peacekeeper fatalities through enhanced knowledge and skills in technology and explosive ordnance disposal; and (2) enhanced capability of United Nations peacekeeping missions to carry out their mandates and better integrate a gender perspective in all aspects of peace operations.