Enroll in the Children and Armed Conflict Free Advanced Course from the UN System Staff College
The Children and Armed Conflict Advanced Course
- Language: English
- Duration: 3 months
- Enroll by: 06 Sep 2023
- Price: Free
- Location: ONLINE
- Target: Everyone
About the Course:
The Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, in collaboration with the United Nations System Staff College and with the financial support of the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade for the Republic of Malta, is organizing an Advanced Training on Children and Armed Conflict.
Children are the primary victims of armed conflict and are disproportionally affected by it. Failing to protect them risks undermining sustainable peace, stability, and development. The Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) Advanced Training course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively address the issues facing conflict-affected children.
Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Contribute to implementing the CAAC agenda
- Mainstream the CAAC agenda into various topics and forums
- Advocate for ending violations against children
- Build partnerships and establish collaborations
Course Methodology
The training is entirely online and consists of two parts:
- CAAC Primer (Self-paced online learning)
- Advanced Training (live sessions)
Certification by UNSSC and OSRSG-CAAC will be issued upon completion of the CAAC Primer and participation in the live sessions.
Target Audience
Professionals from the UN system, governments, military, NGOs, academia, and civil society are encouraged to apply.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have
- a basic understanding of the CAAC agenda,
- hold a BA in a relevant field,
- have advanced English proficiency,
- and commit to active participation.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on motivation, experience, commitment, diversity, and willingness to contribute to the course.
Enroll here by 6th September.
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