Deadline
31
Dec 2024
Child Soldiers and Security Forces [UNV.2024.011] Peace
Type
Course
Location
Web based
Date
1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Is this event associated with a learning outcome?
Yes
Does the event include an objective assessment of learning?
Yes
Duration of event
12 Months
Programme Area
Peacekeeping
Website
https://www.unitar.org/sustainable-development-goals/peace
Price
$0
Event Focal Point Email
ptp@unitar.org
Registration method
Private – by invitation
Mode of delivery
E-learning
Languages
English
Learning objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Outline the major issues related to the phenomenon of child soldiers;
  • Identify legal instruments that discipline the protection of civilians in conflict situations;
  • Illustrate possible options for interaction with child soldiers;
  • Develop strategies for preventing the recruitment and re-recruitment of children as soldiers.

 

Additional information

UNITAR recommends the following as a minimum in hardware and software to take our e-Learning courses. Please consult your Network Administrator or Systems person to ensure that you have the following: 

 

Hardware requirements

- Desktop or laptop computer with Windows 10 or MacOS version 11 and later

- Tablet or mobile devices are not fully supported on some course tools

- Stable LAN or Wifi Internet connection

 

Browser

- Latest version of Mozilla Firefox (download for free at https://www.mozilla.org)

- Latest version of Google Chrome (download for free at https://www.google.com/chrome)

- Microsoft Edge or Safari (included in your computer)

 

Other software

- PDF reader (download for free at https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader)

- Microsoft Office for Windows or MacOS  (compatible software can be downloaded at http://www.openoffice.org/)

- Video player (Quicktime for MacOS, Windows Media Player or compatible video player)

- Anti-virus

 

Other requirements

- Disable Pop-up blockers

- Enable cookies and java

- webcam and audio headset for courses that will require online meetings

- additional storage in case you need to download course materials