Appendix B: Training and Education Resources

This annex provides a list of organizations which offer courses, training materials, and other resources to support UN peacekeeping operations training on topics related to child soldiers.Footnote 176

UN peacekeeping operations training on topics related to child soldiers
Organization Resources How to Access Resources

Canadian Armed Forces Peace Support Training Centre

Resource Library

Accessible online

Canadian Red Cross (CRC)

International Humanitarian Law Programming

Information on conferences, training, and events can be accessed online

For more information, email

Tools for Teachers

Accessible online

Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units

Child Protection for UN Police Training of Trainers Course

Information on training courses can be accessed online

Child Protection Working Group

Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action

Accessible online

Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF)

Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations: Baseline Study

Accessible online

Handbook on Teaching Gender in the Military

Accessible online

Knowledge Products and Resources on Resources on Gender and Security Sector Reform

Accessible online

Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) and Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative

Implementing the Guidelines: A Toolkit to Guide Understanding and Implementation of the Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use During Armed Conflict

Accessible online

International Bureau for Children’s Rights (IBCR)

Brief Guide on Child Protection and International Law for Canadian Police Officers Deployed in Peacekeeping Operations

Accessible online

Brief Guide on Coordination with Other Actors in the Child Protection System

Accessible online

Children and Armed Conflict: A Guide to International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law

Accessible online

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Customary International Humanitarian Law, Volume 1: Rules

Accessible online

Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Armed Conflict and Other Situations of Violence

Accessible online

Guiding Principles for the Domestic Implementation of a Comprehensive System of Protection for Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups

Accessible online

Rule 136. Recruitment of Child Soldiers

Accessible online

Rule 137. Participation of Child Soldiers in Hostilities

Accessible online

Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations

Whose Security? Practical Examples of Gender Perspectives in Military Operations

Accessible online

Peace Operations Training Institute

Peacekeeping Training and Courses

Information on available training and courses can be accessed online

Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative

Child Soldiers: A Handbook for Security Sector Actors, 3rd edition

A preview of this resource is accessible online

Core Competencies for Security Sector Training on the Prevention of the Use of Child Soldiers

Accessible online

Training Tools (playing cards and training game)

Accessible online

UN Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Resource Centre

Operational Guide to the Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Standards

Accessible online

UN Integrated Training Service (ITS)

Civilian Pre-deployment Training (CPT)

Information on UN CPT can be accessed online

For more information, email:

Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTM)

Accessible online

Peacekeeping Resource Hub

Accessible online

Pre-deployment Training Standards for Police Officers

Accessible online

Specialised Training Materials (STMs)

Accessible online

UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

The Paris Principles: Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups

Accessible online

UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Child Soldiers Project

Accessible online

Documentary Film: Mandated to Protect

Accessible online

Peacekeeping Training Programme

Information can be accessed online

For more information, email

UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative

Child Soldiers: A E-Learning Course for Security Sector Actors

Accessible online

UN Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (SRSG/CAAC)

Tools for Action

Accessible online

The Six Grave Violations

Accessible online

Library

Accessible online

UN Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (SRSG/CAAC) and UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Field Manual: Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) on Grave Violations Against Children in situations of Armed Conflict

Accessible online

Guidelines: Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism on Grave Violations against Children in Situations of Armed Conflict

Accessible online

War Child

Reintegration research and best practices on reintegration and prevention

Accessible online

Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict

Checklist for Drafting Children and Armed Conflict Provisions in Peace Agreements

Accessible online

A Checklist for Mainstreaming: Children and Armed Conflict-Friendly Security Council Resolutions

Accessible online

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