20. 10. 2025 | POTC, PR
Climate change is profoundly reshaping the global security landscape, and Somalia finds itself at the epicentre of this challenge. Recognising the need for action and Slovenia’s promise to bolster African peace capabilities, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) will deliver a specialised climate security training program tailored for policy-making government personnel from the Federal Republic of Somalia working in peace and security. The training will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 3–7 November 2025.
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As one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, Somalia faces extreme droughts, devastating floods, and acute resource scarcity – all factors that exacerbate conflict and displacement. To address these pressing issues and empower Somalia’s peace personnel, POTC, in close partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Addis Ababa, will host a five-day intensive training. This program is designed to strengthen Somalia’s peace and security capabilities by equipping officials with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex intersection of climate and security.
The climate security training is specifically tailored for Somali government officials working in peace and security. Participants will delve into the critical connections between climate change, water security, and conflict, gaining practical tools to assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies. A key feature of the training programme is the Training of Trainers (ToT) module, which will enable officials to disseminate their newfound expertise within Somalia’s security institutions, ensuring a lasting impact. The participants will have sessions designed and delivered by a group of experienced speakers and trainers from Slovenia, Sweden and Ethiopia whose aim will be to break down how climate change is changing the global security landscape and offer solutions to the rapid changes which are affecting all of us.
Fully funded by POTC, the programme covers travel, accommodation, and meals, eliminating financial barriers for participants. By building local capacity, this initiative aims to foster resilience and sustainable peace in a region where climate and security challenges are deeply intertwined.
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10. 10. 2025 | POTC, PR
Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) has successfully concluded its UN-certified Comprehensive Protection of Civilians (CPoC) Training, held from October 6–10, 2025, at Jable Castle in Mengeš. This intensive five-day programme equipped participants with critical skills and knowledge to uphold the protection of civilians in conflict zones, humanitarian crises, and peace missions and operations.
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The CPoC training brought together future and current peace personnel as well as policymakers to strengthen their capacity in safeguarding vulnerable populations. Key focus areas included:
- understanding the international humanitarian and human rights laws governing PoC, including UN and EU mission mandates.
- practical tools & skills: training in effective PoC strategies, risk assessment, and response mechanisms in high-threat environments,
- climate change and protecting civilians in conflict,
- hybrid threats and the protection of civilians,
- a whole-day tabletop exercise where participants put their new skills and knowledge to the test.
The programme emphasised real-world applicability, ensuring participants left with actionable insights for deployment in international missions and crisis management roles.
The Protection of Civilians (PoC) remains a cornerstone of humanitarian law, addressing threats such as physical violence, forced displacement, sexual violence, and denial of essential resources. This training reinforced the shared responsibility of states, international organisations, and non-state actors to uphold human dignity in conflict settings.
POTC remains committed to expanding access to specialised training and will announce future editions of the training in 2026.
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18. 9. 2025 | POTC, PR
Med 17. in 18. septembrom 2025 je na gradu Jable potekalo že četrto usposabljanje “Mednarodno humanitarno in kazensko pravo”, ki ga je POTC organiziral v sodelovanju s Sektorjem za pravne zadeve Generalštaba Slovenske vojske.
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Usposabljanje, namenjeno pravnim svetovalcem, je bilo zasnovano kot platforma za izmenjavo mnenj in pogledov na ključne teme, ki jih so predhodno predstavili strokovnjaki na tem področju. Na letošnji izvedbi so poleg predstavnikov Slovenske vojske sodelovali predstavniki Specializiranega državnega tožilstva, Pravne fakultete Univerze v Mariboru, Pravne fakultete Univerze v Ljubljani in Inštituta za kriminologijo.
Teme usposabljanja “Mednarodno humanitarno in kazensko pravo” so obsegale:
- zbiranje dokazov z bojišč,
- kazenskopravno ureditev uporabe sile s strani Slovenske vojske,
- vojaška poglavja prava morja,
- študijo primerov iz Gaze,
- pravne vidike bojevanja v vesolju.
Usposabljanje je ponudilo dragocene vpoglede in priložnost za strokovno razpravo o aktualnih vprašanjih mednarodnega prava.
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12. 9. 2025 | POTC, PR
The Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course was successfully completed today by 28 participants. The 10-day training took place at the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Nairobi, Kenya, and was conducted in cooperation between the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), the British Peace Support Team Africa (BPST-A), and POTC.
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This year’s course served as a pilot for future cooperation, promoting sustainable training and supporting the principle of African-led solutions to African challenges, fostered through international partnerships.
The aim of the Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively assess, plan, and implement Protection of Civilians (POC) activities in United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) peace operations. This is particularly important in today’s increasingly dynamic and complex Peace Support/Keeping Operation (PSO/PKO) environments, where civilians often bear the greatest burden. The course strengthens participants’ understanding of POC frameworks and intricacies and, in turn, contributes to the operational effectiveness of the African Standby Forces.
The programme applied a range of learning methods, from lectures and group discussions to examples and experience sharing. In the second week, participants took part in practical demonstrations of POC activities, which significantly enriched the overall learning experience.
The course brought together 28 regional and international experts from 18 countries, representing military, police, and civilian backgrounds. This diverse participation reflected the shared objective of empowering regional actors and strengthening peacekeeping capacity within the African Union and beyond.
POTC would like to thank the representative of the Slovenian Armed Forces who contributed to the course as a lecturer. Special thanks also go to the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Ethiopia and Kenya, H.E. Kristina Radej, for visiting the course and engaging with participants. During her visit, the Ambassador reaffirmed Slovenia’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with African partners in the fields of security and capacity building. Her presence underscored Slovenia’s dedication to international collaboration and support for African-led solutions.
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13. 8. 2025 | POTC, PR
Med 17. in 18. septembrom bo na Gradu Jable potekalo četrto usposabljanje na temo mednarodnega humanitarnega in kazenskega prava. Usposabljanje “Mednarodno humanitarno in kazensko pravo” POTC organizira v sodelovanju s Sektorjem za pravne zadeve Generalštaba Slovenske vojske.
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Usposabljanje je namenjeno pravnim svetovalcem in je zasnovano kot platforma za izmenjavo mnenj ter pogledov na določeno tematiko, ki jo predhodno predstavijo posamezni strokovnjaki. Letošnja izvedba usposabljanja bo ob sodelovanju predstavnikov iz Specializiranega državnega tožilstva, Pravne fakultete Univerze v Mariboru, Pravne fakultete Univerze v Ljubljani in Inštituta za kriminologijo posvečena naslednjim temam:
- zbiranje dokazov z bojišč,
- kazenskopravna ureditev uporabe sile s strani Slovenske vojske,
- vojaška poglavja prava morja,
- študija primerov iz Gaze,
- pravni vidiki bojevanja v vesolju.
Usposabljanje bo potekalo v slovenskem jeziku, udeležba pa je brezplačna.
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8. 7. 2025 | POTC, PR
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS COURSE (CPoC), NAIROBI, KENYA – EXTENDED DEADLINE: 17 JULY 2025
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The Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course (CPOC) will be conducted in cooperation between the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC), the British Peace Support Team – Africa (BPST – A) and the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), Kenya. The course will take place at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) and particularly at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya from Monday, 01 to Friday, 12 September 2025 (10 working days).
The aim of the Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course is to equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills to effectively assess, plan, and implement Protection of Civilians (POC) activities in United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) peace operations. It is premised on the fact that the current Peace Support/Keeping Operation (PSO/PKO) setting has become increasingly dynamic and complex with civilians bearing the greatest brunt. It is hoped that this course will enhance participant’s understanding of POC intricacies and frameworks and, consequently, contribute towards operational effectiveness of African Standby Forces.
Eligible candidates should be the ranks of Major to Lieutenant Colonel for the Military, ASP to SSP for the Police and their Civilian Equivalent. The Protection of Civilians Course will be conducted in English. Kindly ensure participants are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Equal representation of both genders is encouraged, and female candidates are highly recommended for consideration. The nominee should fill in the Participant’s Bio Data using the form (click here) and send it via email to the Course Coordinator, Catherine Cherotich (IPSTC), via email: [email protected], by 15 July 2025.
All costs related to attending the Protection of Civilians Course (travel, accommodation and full board) will be covered by the organising institutions.
For more information, please refer to the Joining Instructions.
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