15. 5. 2025 | Peace and security, POTC, PR, Security
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR “Comprehensive Protection of Civilians (CPoC) Training” IS NOW OPEN (CLICK HERE) – deadline August 3rd, 2025
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This autumn, POTC is organising its UN-certified Comprehensive Protection of Civilians (CPoC) Training. The training will be held at Jable Castle, Mengeš, from 6 – 10 October.
The Comprehensive Protection of Civilians (CPoC) Training focuses on the protection of civilians (PoC) by addressing the responsibilities of states, international organisations, and other actors to safeguard individuals, particularly non-combatants, from harm during armed conflicts, natural disasters, and other forms of violence. PoC includes shielding individuals from physical violence, forced displacement, sexual violence, and denial of essential resources and services. The principles of PoC are rooted in international humanitarian and human rights laws and are vital for upholding human dignity during conflicts and crises. The training is primarily designed for police and civilian personnel, including decision-makers, members of non-governmental organisations and individual civilian experts, who are to be deployed to international missions and operations or who are working in civilian crisis management, with no prior knowledge or skills in preventing or responding to violence against civilians.
The working language of the training is English, and participants are expected to be fluent in English (C1 level or higher). The aim of the training is for the participants to understand the conceptual, legal and operational framework in protection of civilians, and to provide the participants with understanding of PoC practice in UN (and EU) missions and operations, effective tools used in practice, skills and knowledge for working in missions with a PoC mandate, understanding of the basic legal framework and documents, understanding the connection between climate change and security and an understanding of UN, EU and NATO operational concepts for PoC.
The residential part of the course will take place between 6 and 10 October 2025 at Jable Castle in Loka pri Mengšu, Slovenia. Participants will also have to complete the mandatory e-learning modules prior to arriving in Slovenia. Attendance is free of charge for all selected participants. The POTC will also cover: – local transport costs between the airport and the hotel; – local transport between the hotel and the course venue; – lunch, beverages and other refreshments provided during the training course at Jable Castle; – additional financial support is available for up to 10 international participants – see more in the information pack.
More information can be found in the Information Pack. A tentative course programme will be made available a few weeks prior to the training activity.
Participants can apply to the course through the registration form via this link. The selected participants will be notified roughly a week after the application deadline.
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24. 4. 2025 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
The Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Training will be delivered in cooperation between the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) and the European Security and Defence College (ESDC). The training will take place in Rzeszów, Poland, from May 26 to 29, 2025.
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This training is specifically designed for civil protection and disaster management personnel at the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU), following a request from Ukraine, which identified the need for a tailor-made programme focused on disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction, particularly in light of emerging and evolving emergencies driven in part by climate change.
The key objective of the training is to familiarise participants with an integrated, all-hazards approach to climate-induced disasters and emergencies. The training will focus on potential mitigation measures to enhance prevention and preparedness, while also considering local specificities. The training will cover the following topics:
• Climate change and security implications,
• Environmental impact of the conflict,
• Disaster preparedness and response within the context of the Sendai Framework,
• Climate change exacerbated disasters and related necessary adaptation of governance for resilience,
• EU crisis coordination mechanisms and the new preparedness Union strategy,
• The role of the European Commission and DG ECHO in Disaster Management; Union Civil Protection Mechanism,
• Monitoring, data collection and mapping,
• Integration of climate change mitigation measures into emergency response plans and policy documents – examples of good practice,
• Discussion-based exercise on the emergency response in Ukraine.
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3. 4. 2025 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
V sredo, 21. maja 2025, bo grad Jable gostil seminar, na katerem bodo izbrani strokovnjaki predstavili vključevanje lokalnih skupnosti v procese ohranjanja in gradnje miru. Ob uspešnem zaključku seminarja bodo udeleženci pridobili certifikacijo.
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Vključevanje lokalnih skupnosti v procese ohranjanja in grajenja miru je ključno za uspešnost izvajanja mandatov mirovnih operacij in misij. Sodelovanje predstavnikov lokalnih skupnosti prispeva k razumevanju potreb skupnosti po zaščiti, spodbuja sodelovanje vseh podsistemov družbe in tako prispeva k trajnosti rezultatov na terenu in večanju legitimnosti lokalnih oblasti in mednarodne skupnosti. Vključevanje skupnosti – ki ga ne razumemo zgolj kot enosmerno obveščanje o odločitvah, ampak kot dejanski proces vključevanja v odločanje – je v središču sodobnih pristopov ohranjanja miru in se dotika različnih presečnih tem (vloga spola, zaščita civilistov, zaščita in vključevanje ranljivih skupin, itd.). Namen seminarja je udeležence seznaniti s konkretnimi metodami in mehanizmi za vključevanje in sodelovanje, ki jih pri delu z lokalnimi deležnikimi uporabljajo predstavniki slovenskih državnih organov, organov v sestavi in izvedbenih agencij.
Celodnevni seminar bo udeležence seznanil z načini s katerimi se lahko prispeva k ohranjanju miru s sodelovanjem z lokalnimi deležniki, prav tako bodo naslovljeni načini podpiranja vključevanja, odpornosti, odgovornosti in lokalne odgovornosti. Udeleženci bodo na koncu razumeli, kako pomagati osebju misij in operacij pri razvoju ustreznih spretnosti, ki so potrebne za uspešno sodelovanje z lokalnimi skupnostmi.
Seminar je namenjen predstavnikom treh resorjev, pripadnikom Slovenske vojske, Policije in nevladnikom.
V okviru seminarja bo poskrbljeno za tople napitke, prigrizke in kosilo. Za civilno osebje priporočamo sproščeno poslovno obleko (business casual), za pripadnike Slovenske vojske in Policije pa delovno uniformo.
Prijave potekajo na povezavi (prijave se zaprejo 11. maja).
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1. 4. 2025 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) v sodelovanju z Oddelkom za varnostno načrtovanja v Službi za varnost, nepremičnine in logistiko tudi letos organizira Varnostno usposabljanje za diplomatsko osebje. Usposabljanje bo potekalo v torek, 27. maja 2025 na Gradu Jable.
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Varnostno usposabljanje je namenjeno vsem profesionalnim diplomatom, ki jih RS napotuje v države z nizko stopnjo varnostnega tveganja in nimajo predhodnega znanja s področja zagotavljanja osebne varnosti. Po uspešno zaključeni udeležbi bodo udeleženci sposobni prepoznati različne varnostne grožnje, razumeti osnove varnostnih postopkov in protokolov na DKP, poznati osnove ravnanja v spremenjenih varnostnih razmerah na DKP in na poti, prepoznavati aktivnosti nadzora, uporabljati ukrepe za zmanjšanje varnostnih tveganj ter uporabiti ukrepe in metode za zmanjševanje stresa v visoko stresnih situacijah.
Ciljna skupina: diplomatsko osebje pred napotitvijo v tujino.
Udeležba na usposabljanju je zaprta za javnost.
V primeru dodatnih vprašanj, nas kontaktirajte preko: [email protected]
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18. 3. 2025 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
The Comprehensive Approach to Gender in Operations training, held at Jable Castle in Slovenia from 10 to 14 March 2025, was successfully completed by 14 participants from 8 different countries. The training was delivered in cooperation between the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) and the European Security and Defence College (ESDC).
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During the five-day training programme, participants from various professional backgrounds worked on topics such as:
• Gender mainstreaming,
• Gender roles and power structures within the local context,
• Normative and legal frameworks and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda,
• Vulnerable groups in conflict and conflict-related gender-based violence,
• The gender dimension in human trafficking,
• The gender dimension in the climate-security nexus,
• Gender mainstreaming in Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions,
• Experiences from international missions and operations, including the roles of gender and protection advisers and gender focal points in peace operations, and
• Individual contributions to gender mainstreaming.
The overall objective of the training was to enhance operational effectiveness by equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively incorporate a gender perspective in CSDP and international missions and operations.
POTC would like to thank the trainers and ESDC for their excellent cooperation, and especially all participants, who significantly contributed to the successful delivery of the training through their high level of engagement, active participation, and insightful discussions.
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24. 2. 2025 | HEAT, Peace and security, POTC, PR
The winter edition of the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), organised by the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) under the aegis of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), was successfully delivered at the Gotenica Police Training Centre in Slovenia from February 16th to February 21st, 2025.
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This comprehensive training programme aimed to equip civilians deployed in peace missions and operations abroad with the necessary skills to navigate potentially dangerous working conditions and hazardous situations.
The training covered a wide range of topics, including threat awareness, medical help, orientation, communications, and mobility. Participants engaged in both classroom sessions and practical field exercises, such as 4×4 driving, evacuation planning, and stress management. The course also addressed critical areas like awareness of weapons, mines, and unexploded ordnance (UXOs), as well as kidnap analysis and hostage survival techniques.
The highlight of the training was the Thursday simulation exercise, which allowed participants to apply the knowledge they had gained throughout the week. These scenarios encompassed various challenges that might be encountered in conflict areas, providing a hands-on learning experience that is invaluable for those working in high-risk environments.
The training would not have been possible without the dedication of representatives from the Slovenian Police and Armed Forces and the participation of a diverse group of background players. The staff of the training centre also made sure that the training ran smoothly and aided us when needed.
Overall, HEAT 2025 was a success, empowering participants with the tools and confidence needed to operate effectively in hostile environments. We wish the participants the best of luck in their future endeavours.
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