18. 9. 2026 | EUTI, Peace and security, PR
CMC Finland, under the auspices of EUTI – European Union Training Initiative will hold the Training for Monitors.
The call for applications is now open.
This pilot course responds to the identified need for dedicated pre-mission training for monitors. Drawing on the EUTI course concept developed in 2026, the training is built on the mandates and job descriptions of current monitoring missions, particularly EUMM Georgia and EUM Armenia. The overall aim of the tranining is to enhance the knowledge and skills of monitors and to raise the level of their performance when deployed on a mission. The objective is to give the course participants experience in the typical tasks of a monitor, built on scenario-based practical exercises.
Training dates: 10–13 November 2026
Training location: Tampere and Jämijärvi, Finland
Target Group: Civilian crisis management experts with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience who are planning to apply for monitor positions. Participants should have completed national general pre-mission training on civilian crisis management before joining this course and possess basic knowledge of EU civilian crisis management structures and operations. More detailed requirements in the attached call for applications.
Capacity: 12 participants
Course language: English
The course covers monitoring mission mandates, cross-cutting themes (gender equality, human rights, youth and peace, FIMI, environmental issues), communication and interpersonal skills, patrolling, monitoring, reporting, and safety and security. Pre-course tasks in Moodle are a prerequisite for attending the residential phase. Selected participants should prepare to spend approximately 14 hours completing the pre-course tasks at their own convenience prior to the residential phase of the course.
Full board and all travel arrangements are covered by the EUTI project. Full attendance and participation are required for training certification.
Application
Interested candidates must apply using the Application Form by 30 September 2026
More Information
Training Specialist Mikko Ojala, CMC Finland | [email protected] | +358 50 574 4089
17. 9. 2026 | POTC, PR
Med 16. in 17. septembrom 2026 je na Gradu Jable tudi letos potekalo dvodnevno 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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V okviru dvodnevnega programa so udeleženci obravnavali aktualne pravne in varnostne izzive, med drugim, odstop od Konvencije o prepovedi protipehotnih min (Ottavska konvencija) in Konvencije o kasetnem strelivu (MKKS) ter obveznosti držav zaveznic NATO (5. člen Severnoatlantske pogodbe) ter študiji primerov Venezuele in Irana.
Drugi dan usposabljanja je bil posebej namenjen izkušnjam s terena. Svoje izkušnje in strokovni pogled sta predstavila dva pravna svetovalca iz ukrajinske vojske, ki sta z udeleženci razpravljala o pravnih vidikih delovanja v aktualnih varnostnih razmerah ter praktičnih izzivih, s katerimi se pravni svetovalci srečujejo pri svojem delu.
Usposabljanje je s predavanji, predstavitvami in odprto razpravo omogočilo povezovanje teoretičnega znanja s praktičnimi izkušnjami ter spodbudilo izmenjavo različnih strokovnih pogledov na vprašanja, ki so pomembna za delo pravnih svetovalcev v nacionalnem in mednarodnem okolju.
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15. 9. 2026 | EUTI, POTC, PR
From 7 to 9 September 2026, the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) and the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC), under the auspices of EUTI – European Union Training Initiative, successfully conducted the “Training of Trainers (ToT): Communication & Conduct” at Jable Castle in Loka pri Mengšu, Slovenia.
The intensive 3-day training was designed to equip instructors and facilitators with advanced andragogical (and heutagogical tools) and modern communication standards for peace operations.
- Training dates: 7–9 September 2026
- Training location: Jable Castle, Loka pri Mengšu, Slovenia
Background and Core Objectives
The proper preparedness of peace operations personnel and the effective dissemination of updated peacekeeping standards depend on trainers and facilitators’ ability to transfer expertise and model appropriate behaviours. Operating within complex operational environments, mission personnel must be equipped with modern communication standards that foster respect, compliance, and inclusion across diverse contexts.
This ToT empowered participants to transfer expertise and knowledge to their target groups, with a heavy emphasis on inclusive communication approaches that systematically identify and neutralise hidden barriers that can marginalise participants.
The programme focused on the following core premises and objectives:
- Inclusive Communication: Mastered non-exclusionary communication methods and learned to systematically identify and remove subtle or hidden barriers that lead to participant marginalisation.
- Knowledge Transfer & Methodology: Equipped trainers and instructors with effective facilitation and pedagogical tools to seamlessly transfer expertise and updated peacekeeping standards to mission personnel.
- Standards of Conduct: Reinforced professional ethical standards, conduct expectations, and behavioural principles required across international peace operations and national deployments.
- Practical & Experiential Learning: Applied interactive, application-oriented exercises tailored for professionals regularly facilitating workshops, training sessions, and group preparation processes.
27. 7. 2026 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
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Med 16. in 17. septembrom 2026 bo POTC v sodelovanju s Sektorjem za pravne zadeve Generalštaba Slovenske vojske na gradu Jable organiziral usposabljanje »Mednarodno humanitarno in kazensko pravo«. Usposabljanje je namenjeno kot platforma za strokovno razpravo, izmenjavo izkušenj ter poglobljen vpogled v aktualne izzive mednarodnega humanitarnega in kazenskega prava.
Usposabljanje je namenjeno pravnim svetovalcem in drugim strokovnjakom s področja mednarodnega humanitarnega in kazenskega prava. Tudi letošnja izvedba bo skozi predavanja in razprave naslovila aktualna pravna vprašanja ter ponudila priložnost za izmenjavo pogledov in dobrih praks.
Letošnje usposabljanje bo obravnavalo naslednje teme:
- odstop od Konvencije o prepovedi protipehotnih min in Konvencije o kasetnem strelivu ter obveznosti držav zaveznic,
- 5. člen Severnoatlantske pogodbe,
- študija primera Venezuela–Iran,
- poveljniška odgovornost kot institut mednarodnega kazenskega prava.
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21. 7. 2026 | POTC, PR
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OPEN — POTC is continuing its cooperation with the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Kenya to deliver the Climate Change, Peace, and Security Training. The training will be held between 26 and 29 October 2026 at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Nairobi.
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In recent years, climate change has increasingly been recognised as a security concern and a global threat multiplier. Unpredictable weather patterns and more frequent extreme events – such as heatwaves, floods, cyclones and droughts – are disrupting ways of life, particularly for the world’s most vulnerable populations. While climate change does not directly cause conflict, it exacerbates existing pressures, including food insecurity, resource scarcity, social tensions, and forced displacement. Consequently, the United Nations (UN) has been actively calling for peace missions and operations to assess climate-related risks and develop strategies to manage these risks within their mandates. Therefore, if peace operations are to successfully fulfil their indispensable mandates, climate change considerations must be systematically integrated into their planning and implementation. In the field of peace missions and operations, further action is needed to equip military, police, and civilian personnel with the knowledge and tools to effectively implement increasingly diverse mandates and to understand the security implications of climate change.
Given that the largest peacekeeping operations (UN, AU) are deployed in Africa, and that most peacekeeping missions on the continent operate in conflict zones that are highly vulnerable to climate change, it is important for contingents and personnel deployed in these missions to develop a deeper understanding of the links between climate, peace, and security within the context of peace operations in Africa. In this regard, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) and the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) are organising the “Climate, Peace and Security Training”.
The training will enable participants to:
- Develop a strong grasp of climate change science fundamentals and their implications for planning and implementing peace operations;
- Strengthen understanding of the complex interplay between climate, peace, and security, including how climate change affects conflict;
- Apply analytical tools to assess climate-related risks and resilience in conflict-affected settings to better inform peace operations planning and operations;
- Design and implement programmes that embed climate-responsive strategies in peace operations.
Attendance is free of charge for all selected participants. The training will be held entirely in English – proficiency is required. The training organisers will also support participants with the following services:
- economy-level plane tickets for arrival and departure to Nairobi, Kenya,
- assistance with visa/electronic travel authorisation (ETA) procurement and reimbursement,
- local transport between the airport and the training venue,
- accommodation in HPSS, along with breakfast and dinner for the entire duration of the training,
- lunch, beverages and other refreshments provided during the training for all participants.
All interested parties are asked to fill out the Registration of Interest Form – open until August 20th, 2026.
You can find all the information regarding the registration process and the training delivery here.
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13. 7. 2026 | EUTI, POTC, PR
EUTI Training – Call for Applications: Training of Trainers (ToT): Communication & Conduct
The Centre for European Perspective (CEP) and the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC), under the auspices of EUTI – European Union Training Initiative, will hold the Training of Trainers (ToT): Communication & Conduct.
The call for applications is now open.
This course is designed to equip participants, eg. trainers, to transfer expertise and knowledge to their target groups. It focuses heavily on inclusive communication and non-exclusionary communication approaches, systematically identifying and neutralizing hidden barriers that can marginalize participants. As such, it serves as a vital tool to ensure proper preparedness of peace operations personnel and the effective dissemination of updated peacekeeping standards.
- Training dates: 7–9 September 2026
- Training location: Jable Castle, Loka pri Mengšu, Slovenia
- Target Group: Primarily police and civilian trainers and instructors involved in preparing personnel for national and international missions and operations. Also open to military personnel, mission staff, and professionals who regularly facilitate workshops or group processes.
- Capacity: 20 participants.
- Priority: Given to participants from EU Member States.
More information—including the full training agenda, detailed module breakdown, specific course learning outcomes, and logistics (travel and accommodation arrangements)—is available in the call for applications.
Application
Interested candidates must apply using the Application Form by 8 August 2026
