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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