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

pdf

 
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