Intercultural competencies are essential for the success of peace operations, where missions take place in diverse socio-cultural environments. This course equips peacekeepers with the tools to go beyond language skills and be able to engage with local cultural, social, and organizational dynamics, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application to enhance their operational effectiveness.
The United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), have partnered to develop a free, self-paced online course designed for military personnel, police officers, corrections staff, and civilians involved in peace operations, particularly in UNIFIL, MINUSCA, MONUSCO, and MSS Haiti. However, this course is open to all peacekeepers looking to enhance their cultural sensitivity and ability to build trust, address conflicts, and foster sustainable peace in complex settings.
The course will be available soon, Register here to receive updates and be among the first to access!
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Key Focus Areas:
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- Cultural Adaptability: Develop skills to understand the socio-cultural and historical contexts of host nations, enabling effective and respectful engagement with local communities and authorities.
- Gender and Intersectionality: Address challenges associated with hypermasculine institutional cultures by incorporating gender-sensitive and intersectional approaches, fostering inclusivity and equity in interactions.
- Skill Building for Complex Environments: Master essential skills such as active listening, empathy, intercultural communication (both verbal and non-verbal), and the ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
Boost your impact on the ground with Lexicopaix and Lexikozé, free, offline interactive dictionaries for uniformed personnel. Practical tools to strengthen your French and Haitian Creole skills in peace and security missions. Developed jointly by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), the DCSD of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and CAVILAM-Alliance française.