“ Mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peace Mission in Bogaland 3
United Nations Security Council Resolution 5207 ( 2017 ) recognizes that the situation in certain regions in the territory of Bogaland remains a threat to international peace and security . At the same time , the Security Council of the United Nations considers that the security situation in Bogaland is appropriate to a progressive transfer of security responsibilities between the Interim Security Assistance Force of the Republic of Bogaland , the Bogaland Force ( BFOR ) ( established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 5019 - 2017 para . 3 ) and a United Nations Peace Mission acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations . The Security Council decides that the mandate of the United Nations Mission for Bogaland shall be as follows : ( a ) Protection of civilians , including protection of children , protection of women , and conflict-related sexual violence .” ( bold font added )
Comprehensive Protection of Civilians ( POC ) Strategy for the United Nations Mission in Bogaland 4
“ Protect civilians in a United Nations peacekeeping mission is a highly complex challenge that requires coordination of efforts by all mission members and the members of UN agencies / foundations established in the country . In this context , each component or agency should be aware of its unique contribution to the implementation of POC mandate .”
As a result , the exercise activities at all sites incorporated POC to some extent , and the cross-cutting subject was a critical feature at the Brazilian site of Exercise Viking 2018 .
Viking Exercise 2018 Brazilian Site
The Brazilian site of Viking Exercise 2018 was established in the capital of the country , Brasília - Federal District , by the Brazilian Army through its Land Operations Command ( COTER in Portuguese ). Civilians , military and police officers from over 20 countries developed their skills during actions integrated with the other remote sites of the exercise , especially the Swedish site , the Viking Exercise 2018 headquarters .
Daily video conferences , in addition to frequent telephone discussions and a dedicated computer network , maintained permanent connections and ensured the Brazilian site ’ s participation was within the scope of the operation .
As a preliminary activity to Viking Exercise 2018 , the Brazilian Army Land Operations Command organized pre-training for the Viking exercise that included a short course specifically on POC . About 45 days before the beginning of Viking 2018 , PKSOI , a world reknowned expert on the subject ), provided specific POC , along with all the learning materials , including its most recent publication on the subject . 6 For two days , civilians , military officers and police officers received instruction and discussed strategic , operational and tactical aspects of POC , highlighting the relevance and timeliness of the issue .
The Joint Brazilian Peace Operations Center ( CCOPAB in Portuguese ), the only Brazilian institution certified by the UN to prepare civilians and military personnel to be deployed in conflict areas , along with some independent observers from the Peace and Security field of studies , also participated in the short course . This wide array of participating organizations confirmed the great interest and the multidisciplinary character of the theme , providing a multiplier effect to the event .
Participants at Bazilian Site of Viking Exercise 2018 5
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