ongoing course

9^th May - 3^rd June 2022 with live interactive sessions on Mondays and Thursdays

from 11:00 to 14:00 (CEST) in the weeks from 16^th - 26^th May 2022

The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, first enshrined in UNSCR 1325 in 2000, has been instrumental in recognising the importance of women’s full and equal participation in international peace and security. In the more than 20 years that followed, multiple resolutions, action plans and initiatives have been added to the Agenda. This course offers opportunities to strengthen relevant knowledge, skills and competencies related to the application of the WPS-Agenda in the contexts of international crisis management and peace support operations. Whilst highlighting the WPS agenda’s key achievements this course will also examine those areas which still need further development and thereby enables participants to develop their skills and knowledge necessary to work towards the application of gender-sensitive approaches in peace and security.

Particular focus will be placed on:

• understanding gendered peace and security needs
• contributing to gender equality by and within missions
• collaborating with local partners and civilians towards strengthening gender equality, peace and security

Theoretical and practical inputs through self-paced learning elements, videos and interactive sessions will offer insights into state-of-the-art knowledge, skills, tools and approaches with inputs from representatives of EU- und UN Missions, Gender Associations, UN Woman, and more. A variety of virtual interactive sessions will provide further opportunities for exchange, networking and collaboration.

Participants' Profile:

This course is predominantly designed for mid-level civilian, police, gendarmerie and military experts currently or potentially being deployed within the contexts of crisis management and peace support operations. Preference will be given to current or future EU-Mission staff. 10-20% of slots are allocated to non-EU citizens working in civil organisations to foster coordination and cooperation in the field. Participants are expected to have a basic understanding and commitment towards gender, peace and security.

Format:

We have determined four distinct modules which each consist of 2-3 days of self-paced learning elements, corresponding interactive live sessions and facilitated discussion boards. The core learning period, starting with self-paced learning, will therefore be from Thursday 12^th until Thursday 26^th May.

Participants are expected to dedicate a maximum of 15 hours per module. Self-paced learning elements should be completed before the compulsory live interactive sessions taking place on Mondays and Thursdays from approximately 11:00 to 14:00 (CEST).

Tentative schedule:
9^th –11^th May: Opening of learning platform and course introduction video

Module 1:
12^th – 15^th May: self-paced learning
16^th May, 11:00 – 14:00 (CEST): interactive live session
Module 2:
17^th – 18^th May: self-paced learning
19^th May, 11:00 – 14:00 (CEST): interactive live session
Module 3:
20^th – 22^nd May: self-paced learning
23^rd May, 11:00 – 14:00 (CEST): interactive live session
Module 4:
24^th – 25^th May: self-paced learning
26^th May, 11:00 – 14:00 (CEST) interactive live session

Participants completing the course, including compulsory self-paced learning elements, until Friday, 3^rd June 2022 will receive a Certificate of Participation. 

Platforms used: Moodle, Zoom & wonder.me. Course language: English

The designated course Admission Board will select the course participants from the timely submitted applications while balancing affiliation, professional background, gender, nationality and working contexts in view to keep the intended course quality and standard. Applicants are thereafter informed about the decision of the Admission Board within 1 week after the set deadline. 

This Course is implemented, under the aegis of the EU Police and Civilian Services Training (EUPCST), in a partnership of Guardia Civil (Spain), the Guarda Nacional Republicana (Portugal) and the Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (Austria).

The Course is funded by the EU and can thus be offered free of cost.

Disclaimer:
The syllabus might be subject to slight change.

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