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 |