Slovenian police officers also participate in international civil missions under the auspices of various international organisations. They perform demanding advisory, operational and leadership tasks in numerous crisis spots around the world, contributing to greater regional and global stability and security. They have gained important peacekeeping experience in various countries and cultures, thus contributing to greater awareness of the importance of peacekeeping missions for maintaining world peace and security and non- violent resolutions of international conflicts.
UN Related links NAME LINK DESCRIPTION United Nations http://www.un.org/english United Nations website Glossary http://www.un.org/depts/dpko/glossary Glossary of UN Peacekeeping Terms Peacekeeping field employment http://www.un.org/depts/dpko/field Jobs in Peacekeeping Operations Training and Evaluation Service http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/training TES - Training and Evaluation Service in the service of peace Training and Evaluation Service - Training materials http://www.un.org/depts/dpko/training/tes_publications/publi.htm TES Training Material United Nations Peacekeeping http://www.un.org/depts/dpko/dpko/index.asp DPKO - United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations United Nations Peacemaking Databank http://peacemaker.unlb.org/index1.php A web-based operational support tool for international peacemaking professionals. United Nations News Service http://www.un.org/News UN News Centre Peace and Security http://www.un.org/peace/index.html Peace and Security UNDP United Nations Development Programme http://www.undp.org United Nations Development Programme UNITAR POCI http://www.unitarpoci.org The UN Institute for Training and Research Programme of Correspondence Instruction in Peacekeeping Operations UN Peacekeeping - Global Policy Forum - UN Security Council http://globalpolicy.igc.org/security/peacekpg Global Policy Forum UN Peacekeeping Best Practices Section http://pbpu.unlb.org/pbpu UN Peacekeeping Best Practices Section United Nations Peacekeeping http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/dpko/index.asp United Nations Peacekeeping WomenWatch UN Information and Resources on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women http://www.un.org/womenwatch IANWGE - UN Inter Agnecy Network on Women and Gender Equality Welcome to the Gender Statistics website http://www.unece.org/stats/gender Welcome to the Gender Statistics website EU Related links NAME LINK DESCRIPTION EPLO http://www.eplo.org The European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) is the platform of European NGOs, networks of NGOs, and think tanks active in the field of peace-building, who aim to promote sustainable peacebuilding policies among decision-makers in the European Union. EUMC http://eumc.eu.int/eumc/index.php European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia EU observer http://euobserver.com For the latest EU related news EU OSCE http://www.aspr.ac.at EU Mission Preparation Training OSCE MPT http://www.aspr.ac.at OSCE Mission Preparation Training OSCE http://www.osce.org The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe ISIS - International security information service, Europe http://www.isis-europe.org ISIS Europe is an independent research organisation that works to increase transparency, stimulate parliamentary engagement and broaden participation in EU and NATO policy-making. Through its publications and events, ISIS Europe facilitates parliamentary and inter-institutional dialogue and provides policy input to strengthen common approaches to conflict prevention, crisis management, peace building, arms control and disarmament. Slovenian websites NAME LINK DESCRIPTION Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mzz.gov.si/en Website Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the United Nations, New York http://newyork.predstavnistvo.si/index.php?id=13&L=1 Website SV - Slovenian Army http://www.slovenskavojska.si/poklicna/misije/index.htm Operacije v podporo miru, v katerih sodeluje Slovenska vojska Peacekeeping Training Centres NAME LINK DESCRIPTION PPC - Pearson Peacekeeping Centre http://www.peaceoperations.org Pearson Peacekeeping Centre IAPTC - International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres http://www.iaptc.org/ International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres CAECOPAZ - Argentine Joint Training Centre for Peacekeeping Operations http://www.caecopaz.mil.ar/eng/index.php Argentine Joint Training Centre for Peacekeeping Operations Peace Center Burg Schlaining http://www.aspr.ac.at Peace Center Burg Schlaining ASPR Home http://www.aspr.ac.at/aspr.htm Austrian study center for peace and conflict resolution Training programs http://www.aspr.ac.at/ipt.htm International Civilian Peace-Keeping and Peace-Building Training Program (IPT) Centre for International Promotion of Security (CIPS) http://www.cips.eu.com/english/index.php CIPS transpired as an effort to cover the emerging needs of crisis management in the new international security paradigm. CIPS promotes a culture of security in the international crisis management framework, working with the tools to look after the security and integrity of those deployed in areas of conflict or instability. The Folke Bernadotte Academy http://www.folkebernadotteacademy.se The Folke Bernadotte Academy is a Swedish government agency dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of international conflict and crisis management, with a particular focus on peace operations. The Academy functions as a platform for cooperation between Swedish agencies and organizations and their international partners. CMC Finland http://www.cmcfinland.fi The Crisis Management Centre Finland is a governmental institution and a centre of expertise in civilian crisis management. The main tasks of CMC Finland are to train and recruit experts for international civilian crisis management and peacebuilding missions as well as conduct research focusing on civilian crisis management. FINCENT http://www.fincent.fi The Finnish Defence Forces International Centre - FINCENT is an internationally respected training centre for Finnish military crisis management, with traditions reaching beyond 50 years. We host training sessions and courses for the UN, NORDCAPS, EU, NATO and NATO/PFP. ENTRi http://www.entriforccm.eu Europe's New Training Initiative for Civilian Crisis Management (ENTRi) is a new and unique capacity-building programme that was initiated in early 2011. The main focus lies on the preparation and training of civilians that are either going to, or already working in, crisis management missions worldwide. Such missions include those of the European Union (EU), United Nations (UN), Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the African Union (AU). eHEST https://ehest.consilium.europa.eu/login/index.php Hostile Environment Security Training (eHest) is a web based resource course for staff members of the Council of the European Union and external collaborators for Security Training. The aim of the course is to help a person to prepare for a field mission. The eHest site and training is being managed by the Security Office of the General Secretariat of the Council. EGT - European Group on Training http://www.europeangroupontraining.eu The European Group on Training (EGT) endeavours to advance the civilian component of the European Union's ability to mitigate crisis management by developing training courses, material, fostering the cooperation with OSCE, UN and international NGOs. Fox Delta - Specialist Risk Management http://www.foxdelta.co.uk The agency conduct clients' business around the world, whatever the security risks they face. Their particular operational expertise lies in medium and high risk environments. Other websites NAME LINK DESCRIPTION CIVPOL Web Site http://www.civpol.org/portal/html/index.php CIVPOL Web Site International Peace Academy http://www.ipacademy.org International Peace Academy CECOPAC http://www.cecopac.cl/ENGLISH/inicio.htm Chilean Joint Center for peacekeeping operations FINFO Finland´s Contribution to Peacekeeping http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/peace.html Finland´s Contribution to Peacekeeping Gender Mainstreaming - CIVPOL UNMIK http://www.unmikonline.org/civpol/gender/index.htm Gender topics International Relations and Security Network ISN http://www.isn.ethz.ch Managing information, sharing knowledge United States Institute of Peace http://www.usip.org/library/topics/peacekeeping.html Peacekeeping Web Links Library and Links Jeannette Rankin Library Program U.S. Institute of Peace IICI - Institute for International Criminal Investigations http://www.iici.info Institute for International Criminal Investigations IGC Internet - The Progressive Community http://www.igc.apc.org Antiracism, Peace, Womens, Eco Nets Republic of Croatia - Ministry of the Interior http://www.mup.hr/default.aspx?id=1257 Ministry of the Interior NGOs - Global Policy Forum http://globalpolicy.igc.org/ngos/index.htm This page links to information and analysis about NGOs at the UN and in global policy-making more broadly Swiss Peace Foundation http://www.swisspeace.org Swiss Peace Foundation Federal Foreign Office http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Startseite_node.html The Federal Foreign Office represents Germany's interests to the world. It promotes international exchange and offers protection and assistance to Germans abroad. Polizei NRW http://www1.polizei-nrw.de/auslandseinsaetze/Start/ Web site International Police Programs Information Source - DYNCORP http://policemission.dyn-intl.com Web site Military Veterans (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) PTSD Reference Manual http://www.ptsdmanual.com Military Veterans PTSD Reference Manual Kwikpoint - Visual Language Translator http://www.kwikpoint.com/index.html Kwikpoint Visual Language Translators enable travelers and professionals all over the world to communicate with anyone, regardless of language, by simply pointing to pictures. Veteraneninstituut http://www.veteraneninstituut.nl The institute is looking after the veterans and improves the value on veterans in our society. The institutions is providing a pas to all veterans for indentification. About Women, Peace and Security http://www.peacewomen.org/pages/about-1325 The policy framework on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) extends from the international to the local level, from intergovernmental bodies such as the United Nations to local women?s movements. In response to persistent advocacy from civil society the UN Security Council has so far, adopted five resolutions on ?Women, Peace and Security?. Development and Cooperation - Europeaid https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&aofr=133632&userlanguage=en Funding - Calls for proposals & Procurement notices Handbook on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Armed Forces Personnel http://www.osce.org/odihr/31393 This handbook presents an overview of legislation, policies, and mechanisms for ensuring the protection and enforcement of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of armed forces personnel. List of abbreviations C2 Command and Control CEUMC Chairman of the EUMC CFSP Common Foreign and Security Policy CGS Council General Secretariat CHOD Chief of Defence CIVCOM Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis management CMC Crisis Management Concept CMP Crisis Management Procedures CONOPS Concept of Operations CoC Committee of Contributors Coreper Committee of Permanent Representatives CRCT Crisis Response Co-ordinating Team CSO Civilian Strategic Option DGEUMS Director general of the EUMS EC European Commission EC Treaty Treaty establishing the European Community ESDP European Security and defence Policy EUMC European Union Military Committee EUMS European Union Military Staff EUSR European Union Special Representative FFM Fact-Finding Mission HFC Helsinki Force Catalogue HoM Head of Mission IMD Initiating Military Directive MSO Military Strategic Option MSOD Military Strategic Options Directive NAC North Atlantic Council NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organisation NGO Non-Governmental Organisation OHQ Operation Headquarters OpCdr Operation Commander OPLAN Operation Plan OSCE Organisation for security and Co-operation Pol HoM Police Head of Mission PSC Political and Security Committee PSO Police Strategic Option ROE Rules of Engagement SATCEN Satellite Centre SG/HR Secretary-General/High Representative SITCEN Joint Situation Centre SOFA Status of Forces Agreement SOR Statement TEU Treaty on European Union UN United Nations EPC European Police Capacity
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training – CEPOL is an agency dedicated to develop, implement and coordinate training for law enforcement officials across the EU, including not only police ofcers, but also customs officials, judiciary and border guards. It provides direct support to EU internal security, from combatting terrorism and organised crime, to fighting drugs trade, human trafficking and other direct threats to citizens. CEPOL's Slovenian National Unit is located at the Slovenian Police Academy.