Sponsors and Partners
The Peace Operations Training Institute’s mission to deliver self-paced e-learning to civilian, police, and military personnel dedicated to peace worldwide depends on the generous funding of our sponsors. We thank the following nations and institutions that financially support e-learning on peacekeeping topics:
Australia
The Australian Department of Defence supports the National Training Centre E-Learning Platform programme in Africa and select Asian nations, the Individual E-Learning for Peacekeepers programme in Africa and select Asian nations, and the development and management of e-learning courses.
Canada
With support from Global Affairs Canada’s Peace and Stabilization Operations Programme, POTI is able to provide the E-Learning for Mission Staff programme; Individual E-Learning for Peacekeepers from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Select Asian Nations; the National Training Centre E-Learning Platform in those regions; and the maintenance and free worldwide distribution of e-learning on the women, peace, and security agenda.
Denmark
The Danish Ministry of Defence supports the maintenance and free worldwide distribution of e-learning on the women, peace, and security agenda; child protection; health for peace operations personnel; and misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech.
Portugal
The Government of Portugal supports the Institute’s peacekeeping training programmes in Portuguese.
Sweden
Support from the Government of Sweden helps secure the delivery of existing and new e-learning possibilities for UN peacekeeping personnel.
United Kingdom
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the United Kingdom contributes to the National Training Centre E-Learning Platform for Africa, E-Learning for Mission Staff programme, course production, and the free distribution of courses based on materials from the UN Peacekeeping Resource Hub and courses on gender awareness.
Partners
Our ability to offer a full curriculum of courses that cover priority topic areas is aided by ongoing collaboration with and support from the following entities. The information stated here suggests neither endorsement nor promotion of POTI by these entities.
DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) partnered with POTI to develop the course Preventing Violence Against Women and Promoting Gender Equality in Peacekeeping.
International Peace Institute
The International Peace Institute partnered with POTI to develop the course Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and International Peace and Security.
King’s College London's Centre for Military Ethics
In collaboration with POTI, King’s College London’s Centre for Military Ethics developed the course Ethics in Peace Operations to present a general introduction to the basic ethical aspects of peace operations.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and POTI co-published a course titled Protection of Cultural Property: Online Course for Military, Police, and Law Enforcement.
United Nations Mine Action Service
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has collaborated with POTI to develop a course that offers a comprehensive introduction to the policies, procedures, and standards that shape mine action around the world as countries and non-governmental organizations pursue the eradication of these hazards.
UN Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions
The UN Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) collaborated with the Institute to develop Security Sector Reform & Governance: Leadership Engagement, a short course based on the United Nations “CROSSROADS” guidance module on security sector Reform and Governance.
UN Women
In collaboration with the Institute, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) has developed a three-course suite to raise awareness of the United Nations Security Council resolutions recognizing the role of women and girls in issues of peace and security.
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World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) collaborated with POTI to create the courses Health of Peace Operations Personnel and Ebola Virus Disease: Awareness and Precautions for Peacekeeping Personnel.
Global Collaboration
To understand the needs and direction of an evolving peace operations community, POTI is an active member of the following global coalitions. These memberships enable us to collaborate with and promote the work of other experts and practitioners in the peace operations and global crisis management sphere. The information stated here suggests neither endorsement nor promotion of POTI by these entities.
Global Alliance for Peace Operations (GAPO)
GAPO is a collaborative platform for reflection and analysis of the future of peace operations. As a member, POTI connects with researchers, experts, practitioners, and civil society representatives to advance cooperation and exchange crucial knowledge.
International Campaign to Ban Landmines-Cluster Munition Coalition (ICBL-CMC)
As a proud member of the ICBL-CMC, POTI supports global advocacy efforts aimed at eliminating these indiscriminate weapons.
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
POTI is honored to hold consultative status with ECOSOC.