This certificate is presented to Javier Ignacio Hoyos for participating in the Building a Better Response e-learning course.
April 2018
Michael VanRooyen, MD, MPH, FACEP
Director, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
Humanitarian Academy at Harvard
United Nations Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination (UN-CMCoord) in Compl...Javier I. Hoyos
The document contains identifying information for an individual. It lists Mr. Javier Ignacio Hoyos and provides a date of 16-Feb-2018. In summary, the document appears to be contact or identifying information for an individual named Mr. Javier Ignacio Hoyos dated February 16, 2018.
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in LogisticsJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Logistics.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
3 December 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 533650041
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
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To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Gender AwarenessJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Gender Awareness.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
18 October 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 648684908
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
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To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Police StudiesJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Police Studies.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
03 September 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 490256677
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
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To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Military StudiesJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Military Studies.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
27 August 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 384229574
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
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To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Human RightsJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Human Rights.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
28 May 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 240949240
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
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To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Civilian ServiceJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Civilian Service.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
24 April 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 209829318
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
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To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Logistical Support to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: An IntroductionJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Logistical Support to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: An Introduction.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
1 November 2017
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Serial Number: 640748765
This course introduces students to logistics operations in United Nations peace operations. This basic course provides the background and rationale behind UN peacekeeping logistics, the key organizations responsible for providing logistical support, the strategies employed in the field and at Headquarters, the UN Global Field Support Strategy, management of contingent-owned equipment, the logistics activities during the life-cycle of a UN mission, how missions gain financial support, and the mission medical system.
United Nations Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination (UN-CMCoord) in Compl...Javier I. Hoyos
The document contains identifying information for an individual. It lists Mr. Javier Ignacio Hoyos and provides a date of 16-Feb-2018. In summary, the document appears to be contact or identifying information for an individual named Mr. Javier Ignacio Hoyos dated February 16, 2018.
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in LogisticsJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Logistics.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
3 December 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 533650041
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
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To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Gender AwarenessJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Gender Awareness.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
18 October 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 648684908
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
Verify authenticity at http://www.peaceopstraining.org/verify
To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Police StudiesJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Police Studies.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
03 September 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 490256677
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
Verify authenticity at http://www.peaceopstraining.org/verify
To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Military StudiesJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Military Studies.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
27 August 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 384229574
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
Verify authenticity at http://www.peaceopstraining.org/verify
To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Human RightsJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Human Rights.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
28 May 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 240949240
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
Verify authenticity at http://www.peaceopstraining.org/verify
To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Civilian ServiceJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate in Civilian Service.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
24 April 2017
Certificate Serial Number: 209829318
Transcript Serial Number: 454683499
Verify authenticity at http://www.peaceopstraining.org/verify
To earn a Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate an individual must complete a total of eight courses that cover both foundational topics as well as topics pertaining to the area of specialty. In addition, a person must pass a comprehensive examination covering all eight courses.
The Peace Operations Training Institute provides globally accessible and affordable self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. POTI is committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. For more information about the Peace Operations Training Institute, visit www.peaceopstraining.org
Logistical Support to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: An IntroductionJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Logistical Support to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: An Introduction.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
1 November 2017
Verify authenticity at http://www.peaceopstraining.org/verify
Serial Number: 640748765
This course introduces students to logistics operations in United Nations peace operations. This basic course provides the background and rationale behind UN peacekeeping logistics, the key organizations responsible for providing logistical support, the strategies employed in the field and at Headquarters, the UN Global Field Support Strategy, management of contingent-owned equipment, the logistics activities during the life-cycle of a UN mission, how missions gain financial support, and the mission medical system.
Preventing Violence Against Women and Gender Inequality in PeacekeepingJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Preventing Violence Against Women and Gender Inequality in Peacekeeping.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
14 September 2017
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Serial Number: 981250165
Gender inequality and violence against women affect the lives of every person, regardless of age or gender. This course aims to assist peacekeeping personnel to promote the human rights and security of women and girls. It does so through lessons emphasizing the nature and scope of violence against women and girls around the globe, the connections between gender inequality and violence in both public and domestic spaces, as well as on interpersonal, community, national, regional, and international levels. Other lessons cover women’s rights as human rights and the international UN mandate to involve women in key roles within peacemaking and peacebuilding processes at every stage and every level of authority. Readings and case studies provide examples to assist peacekeeping personnel with considering how they, as individuals and as teams, can work to promote gender equality and to change the attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate violence.
The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations from Retrenchment to Re...Javier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations from Retrenchment to Resurgence: 1997 to 2006.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
22 August 2017
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Serial Number: 817921683
This course traces the retrenchment of UN peacekeeping operations in the late 1990s and early 21st Century, which led to a growth in the size, scope, and complexity of new and existing UN peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations. The course covers operations in Haiti, Guatemala, the Balkans, and Africa.
The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Following the Cold War:...Javier I. Hoyos
This certificate from the Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos for completing an instruction course on the history of United Nations peacekeeping operations from 1988 to 1996. The certificate is signed by the executive director of the institute and can be verified online with a provided serial number.
United Nations Police: Restoring Civil Order Following HostilitiesJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: United Nations Police: Restoring Civil Order Following Hostilities.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
30 June 2017
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Serial Number: 151617182
This course familiarizes the student with the roles and duties of UN Police in restoring civil order following hostilities. Topics include the UN and the UN Charter, a History of UNPOL Operations, Privileges and Responsibilities, Staff Duties, Reporting, Liaison, Negotiation, Mediation, the Use of Interpreters, Administrative Matters, Logistics, Security and Safety, Hijacking, Detainment, Mines, Sniper Fire, First Aid, Communications, Radio Procedures, Driving, and various reference materials.
Peacekeeping and International Conflict ResolutionJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
19 June 2017
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Serial Number: 860895156
The overall aim of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the field of Conflict Resolution and its application, both theoretically and practically, to peacekeeping intervention in contemporary international conflicts. The course explores the emergence and development of the academic discipline of Conflict Resolution and its relation to the evolution of peacekeeping. The contributions of Conflict Resolution theory and practise to peacekeeping are identified early on and considered throughout the course. The nature of conflict and the dynamics of contemporary conflict are defined, along with the key concepts and techniques for resolving conflict. The course explores the significant areas that will improve responses to today’s complex emergencies, including conflict analysis and mapping, early warning and conflict prevention, contingency and complementarity approaches, interagency coordination, post-conflict peacebuilding and reconciliation, cultural understanding, and gender awareness.
The course focuses predominantly at the international level of conflict and conflict intervention, however, many of the principles and techniques that underlie this level are applicable to other levels of conflict (i.e., interpersonal, intergroup, and intercommunal).
International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed ConflictJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed Conflict.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
12 June 2017
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Serial Number: 569641895
This high-level course covers International Humanitarian Law as applied to soldiers, humanitarian workers, refugees, displaced persons, and others involved with armed conflict. Topics include background and definitions, protection of victims, rights of prisoners of war, rules of conduct in hostilities, means of implementation, human rights and IHL, applicability of IHL to peacekeeping and peace enforcement, different applications to international and intra-national conflicts, terrorism, sovereignty, and the role of the International Red Cross in International Humanitarian Law. Written at a higher level than other Peace Operations Training Institute courses, this course deals with complex legal and military issues.
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Human Rights and Peacekeeping.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
16 May 2017
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Serial Number: 693763964
This course examines the cross-cutting principles and obligations concerning human rights within the specific context of armed conflicts and United Nations peace operations. Human rights is a dimension that transcends all phases and employs all components of a peace operation, leading to often complex implementation planning and coordination, which this course traces and delineates. The course begins by reviewing the landmark documents and instruments indispensable to the protection of human rights in theory, before demonstrating how such protection is enforced and performed on the ground. It discusses the various types of human rights violations, identifies the groups of people especially at risk, and conducts a thorough analysis on the concept of protection. The course contains important sections on human rights partners and on the process of accountability, which, as the course demonstrates, is essential in peace operations if an established peace is to be long-lasting and sustainable.
This certificate awards Javier I. Hoyos for completing a course in Human Rights from the Peace Operations Training Institute. It was issued by the executive director Harvey J. Langholtz on May 3, 2017 and includes a serial number to verify its authenticity on the institute's website.
Ebola Virus Disease: Awareness and Precautions for Peacekeeping PersonnelJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Ebola Virus Disease: Awareness and Precautions for Peacekeeping Personnel.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
10 April 2017
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Serial Number: 311085903
This course, developed in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), is intended to be a general introductory primer to Ebola awareness and prevention for peacekeepers who are not working in a medical or public health capacity. According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola outbreak currently affecting parts of West Africa is the most severe acute public health emergency in modern times. Cultivating an awareness of the disease and proper precautionary measures are necessary to protect mission staff from the illness. This course presents a compilation of World Health Organization materials on general information about Ebola Virus Disease, how the virus is spread, the symptoms and diagnosis, infection prevention techniques, possible treatments, and mission protocol.
Gender Perspectives in United Nations Peacekeeping OperationsJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Gender Perspectives in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
24 March 2017
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Serial Number: 860771353
This course addresses the conceptual and operational issues involved in integrating a gender perspective into multidimensional peace operations. It describes the problems related to gender within contemporary armed conflict by contextualizing the evolution of gender relations within the history of world conflict. The course also explores many important concepts such as gender equity, gender balance, and gender equality, along with several underreported realities of conflict, such as sexual violence against males and sexual exploitation and abuse committed by UN peacekeepers. Invoking the various UN and non-UN instruments of human rights and gender equality, the course emphasizes the need for women to play a strategic role in all levels of decision-making in regional, national, and international institutes and mechanisms.
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Security for Peace Operations Personnel.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
18 February 2017
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Serial Number: 41352616
This course prepares peacekeepers in all aspects of personal and professional security. Course author Marshall Wm. Conley, Ph.D., starts students on their journey by introducing them to the UN structure, specifically that of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the Department of Safety and Security (DSS), and other offices designed specifically for the provision and maintenance of peacekeeping safety measures in the field. He explains the legal instruments that enforce peacekeepers’ privileges and responsibilities as they relate to the performance of their duty on behalf of the United Nations. Students then learn what measures they can take to enhance their own physical security – whether at home, in the office, or in the field – as well as that of their dependents, colleagues, and charges. First aid, mine field and improvised explosive device (IED) recognition, tips on what to look for in a home or office, and how to behave when you may be the target of hostility are all examples of these measures. Information security and communication and negotiation skills are just a few related topics that go into giving students the thorough understanding of security precautions that is so necessary while on Mission.
Mine Action and Explosive Hazard Management: Humanitarian Impact, Technical A...Javier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute in cooperation with United Nations Mine Action Service awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Mine Action and Explosive Hazard Management: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects, and Global Initiatives.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
Mr. Paul Heslop Chief Programme Planning & Management Section United Nations Mine Action Service
16 January 2017
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Serial Number: 226897738
Landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) plague more than 50 countries on every continent and continue to cause casualties to civilians even decades after conflict has ended. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) have collaborated with POTI to develop and now update this course, which offers a comprehensive introduction to the policies, procedures, and standards that shape Mine Action activity around the world as countries and NGOs pursue the eradication of these hazards. The material seeks to empower students with the knowledge to champion the United Nations' vision of "a world free of the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), including cluster munitions, where individuals and communities live in a safe environment conducive to development and where the human rights and the needs of mine and ERW victims are met and survivors are fully integrated as equal members of their societies." Topics include The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa MBT); mine action guidelines for ceasefires and peace agreements; landmine and ERW safety training; identifying landmines and ERW; International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and guidelines for application; victim assistance; mine risk education; UNICEF mine action strategy; mine information; mine action assessment; and the electronic mine action network E-MINE. A new lesson addresses the concern of identifying and responding to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Protection of Civilians.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
26 October 2016
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Serial Number: 197956250
The protection of civilians is now a recurrent theme in peacekeeping mandates. Yet, while much academic work has been done to highlight the issue, little doctrine or guidance has been produced. This course seeks to address some of that deficit by providing a historical perspective as well as suggesting some practical options for consideration for those undertaking this task. Consisting of five lessons, the course begins by discussing the contemporary operating environment for peacekeepers and how the changing nature of conflict necessitates the protection of civilians. In order to actualize this rather ambiguous concept, the author then explores the legal basis and mandates that have been produced on protection and outlines the threats that peacekeepers face. The course then turns to look at the current guidance, and the various stakeholders, and ends with a look at the key principles of protection and how they can effectively be put into practice.
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Ethics in Peacekeeping.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
16 October 2016
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Serial Number: 223044633
This course provides a basic overview and creates an understanding of the Ethics in Peacekeeping. Through the use of case studies and practical examples, this compilation aims to serve as a guideline for peacekeepers in the field and provides some perspectives concerning the major aspects of modern-day peacekeeping from an ethical point of view. Topics include: the Code of Conduct; Cultural Awareness; Gender and Peacekeeping; SEA and Human Trafficking; Child Protection; Human Rights; HIV/AIDS Awareness; and UN Guidelines and Procedures on Discipline for Uniformed Peacekeepers.
Monitoring Health for the SDGs - Global Health Statistics 2024 - WHOChristina Parmionova
The 2024 World Health Statistics edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work. It also highlights the findings from the Global health estimates 2021, notably the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Preventing Violence Against Women and Gender Inequality in PeacekeepingJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Preventing Violence Against Women and Gender Inequality in Peacekeeping.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
14 September 2017
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Serial Number: 981250165
Gender inequality and violence against women affect the lives of every person, regardless of age or gender. This course aims to assist peacekeeping personnel to promote the human rights and security of women and girls. It does so through lessons emphasizing the nature and scope of violence against women and girls around the globe, the connections between gender inequality and violence in both public and domestic spaces, as well as on interpersonal, community, national, regional, and international levels. Other lessons cover women’s rights as human rights and the international UN mandate to involve women in key roles within peacemaking and peacebuilding processes at every stage and every level of authority. Readings and case studies provide examples to assist peacekeeping personnel with considering how they, as individuals and as teams, can work to promote gender equality and to change the attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate violence.
The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations from Retrenchment to Re...Javier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations from Retrenchment to Resurgence: 1997 to 2006.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
22 August 2017
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Serial Number: 817921683
This course traces the retrenchment of UN peacekeeping operations in the late 1990s and early 21st Century, which led to a growth in the size, scope, and complexity of new and existing UN peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations. The course covers operations in Haiti, Guatemala, the Balkans, and Africa.
The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Following the Cold War:...Javier I. Hoyos
This certificate from the Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos for completing an instruction course on the history of United Nations peacekeeping operations from 1988 to 1996. The certificate is signed by the executive director of the institute and can be verified online with a provided serial number.
United Nations Police: Restoring Civil Order Following HostilitiesJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: United Nations Police: Restoring Civil Order Following Hostilities.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
30 June 2017
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Serial Number: 151617182
This course familiarizes the student with the roles and duties of UN Police in restoring civil order following hostilities. Topics include the UN and the UN Charter, a History of UNPOL Operations, Privileges and Responsibilities, Staff Duties, Reporting, Liaison, Negotiation, Mediation, the Use of Interpreters, Administrative Matters, Logistics, Security and Safety, Hijacking, Detainment, Mines, Sniper Fire, First Aid, Communications, Radio Procedures, Driving, and various reference materials.
Peacekeeping and International Conflict ResolutionJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
19 June 2017
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Serial Number: 860895156
The overall aim of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the field of Conflict Resolution and its application, both theoretically and practically, to peacekeeping intervention in contemporary international conflicts. The course explores the emergence and development of the academic discipline of Conflict Resolution and its relation to the evolution of peacekeeping. The contributions of Conflict Resolution theory and practise to peacekeeping are identified early on and considered throughout the course. The nature of conflict and the dynamics of contemporary conflict are defined, along with the key concepts and techniques for resolving conflict. The course explores the significant areas that will improve responses to today’s complex emergencies, including conflict analysis and mapping, early warning and conflict prevention, contingency and complementarity approaches, interagency coordination, post-conflict peacebuilding and reconciliation, cultural understanding, and gender awareness.
The course focuses predominantly at the international level of conflict and conflict intervention, however, many of the principles and techniques that underlie this level are applicable to other levels of conflict (i.e., interpersonal, intergroup, and intercommunal).
International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed ConflictJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed Conflict.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
12 June 2017
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Serial Number: 569641895
This high-level course covers International Humanitarian Law as applied to soldiers, humanitarian workers, refugees, displaced persons, and others involved with armed conflict. Topics include background and definitions, protection of victims, rights of prisoners of war, rules of conduct in hostilities, means of implementation, human rights and IHL, applicability of IHL to peacekeeping and peace enforcement, different applications to international and intra-national conflicts, terrorism, sovereignty, and the role of the International Red Cross in International Humanitarian Law. Written at a higher level than other Peace Operations Training Institute courses, this course deals with complex legal and military issues.
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Human Rights and Peacekeeping.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
16 May 2017
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Serial Number: 693763964
This course examines the cross-cutting principles and obligations concerning human rights within the specific context of armed conflicts and United Nations peace operations. Human rights is a dimension that transcends all phases and employs all components of a peace operation, leading to often complex implementation planning and coordination, which this course traces and delineates. The course begins by reviewing the landmark documents and instruments indispensable to the protection of human rights in theory, before demonstrating how such protection is enforced and performed on the ground. It discusses the various types of human rights violations, identifies the groups of people especially at risk, and conducts a thorough analysis on the concept of protection. The course contains important sections on human rights partners and on the process of accountability, which, as the course demonstrates, is essential in peace operations if an established peace is to be long-lasting and sustainable.
This certificate awards Javier I. Hoyos for completing a course in Human Rights from the Peace Operations Training Institute. It was issued by the executive director Harvey J. Langholtz on May 3, 2017 and includes a serial number to verify its authenticity on the institute's website.
Ebola Virus Disease: Awareness and Precautions for Peacekeeping PersonnelJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Ebola Virus Disease: Awareness and Precautions for Peacekeeping Personnel.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
10 April 2017
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Serial Number: 311085903
This course, developed in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), is intended to be a general introductory primer to Ebola awareness and prevention for peacekeepers who are not working in a medical or public health capacity. According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola outbreak currently affecting parts of West Africa is the most severe acute public health emergency in modern times. Cultivating an awareness of the disease and proper precautionary measures are necessary to protect mission staff from the illness. This course presents a compilation of World Health Organization materials on general information about Ebola Virus Disease, how the virus is spread, the symptoms and diagnosis, infection prevention techniques, possible treatments, and mission protocol.
Gender Perspectives in United Nations Peacekeeping OperationsJavier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Gender Perspectives in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
24 March 2017
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Serial Number: 860771353
This course addresses the conceptual and operational issues involved in integrating a gender perspective into multidimensional peace operations. It describes the problems related to gender within contemporary armed conflict by contextualizing the evolution of gender relations within the history of world conflict. The course also explores many important concepts such as gender equity, gender balance, and gender equality, along with several underreported realities of conflict, such as sexual violence against males and sexual exploitation and abuse committed by UN peacekeepers. Invoking the various UN and non-UN instruments of human rights and gender equality, the course emphasizes the need for women to play a strategic role in all levels of decision-making in regional, national, and international institutes and mechanisms.
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Security for Peace Operations Personnel.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
18 February 2017
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Serial Number: 41352616
This course prepares peacekeepers in all aspects of personal and professional security. Course author Marshall Wm. Conley, Ph.D., starts students on their journey by introducing them to the UN structure, specifically that of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the Department of Safety and Security (DSS), and other offices designed specifically for the provision and maintenance of peacekeeping safety measures in the field. He explains the legal instruments that enforce peacekeepers’ privileges and responsibilities as they relate to the performance of their duty on behalf of the United Nations. Students then learn what measures they can take to enhance their own physical security – whether at home, in the office, or in the field – as well as that of their dependents, colleagues, and charges. First aid, mine field and improvised explosive device (IED) recognition, tips on what to look for in a home or office, and how to behave when you may be the target of hostility are all examples of these measures. Information security and communication and negotiation skills are just a few related topics that go into giving students the thorough understanding of security precautions that is so necessary while on Mission.
Mine Action and Explosive Hazard Management: Humanitarian Impact, Technical A...Javier I. Hoyos
Peace Operations Training Institute in cooperation with United Nations Mine Action Service awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Mine Action and Explosive Hazard Management: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects, and Global Initiatives.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
Mr. Paul Heslop Chief Programme Planning & Management Section United Nations Mine Action Service
16 January 2017
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Serial Number: 226897738
Landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) plague more than 50 countries on every continent and continue to cause casualties to civilians even decades after conflict has ended. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) have collaborated with POTI to develop and now update this course, which offers a comprehensive introduction to the policies, procedures, and standards that shape Mine Action activity around the world as countries and NGOs pursue the eradication of these hazards. The material seeks to empower students with the knowledge to champion the United Nations' vision of "a world free of the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), including cluster munitions, where individuals and communities live in a safe environment conducive to development and where the human rights and the needs of mine and ERW victims are met and survivors are fully integrated as equal members of their societies." Topics include The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa MBT); mine action guidelines for ceasefires and peace agreements; landmine and ERW safety training; identifying landmines and ERW; International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and guidelines for application; victim assistance; mine risk education; UNICEF mine action strategy; mine information; mine action assessment; and the electronic mine action network E-MINE. A new lesson addresses the concern of identifying and responding to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Protection of Civilians.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
26 October 2016
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Serial Number: 197956250
The protection of civilians is now a recurrent theme in peacekeeping mandates. Yet, while much academic work has been done to highlight the issue, little doctrine or guidance has been produced. This course seeks to address some of that deficit by providing a historical perspective as well as suggesting some practical options for consideration for those undertaking this task. Consisting of five lessons, the course begins by discussing the contemporary operating environment for peacekeepers and how the changing nature of conflict necessitates the protection of civilians. In order to actualize this rather ambiguous concept, the author then explores the legal basis and mandates that have been produced on protection and outlines the threats that peacekeepers face. The course then turns to look at the current guidance, and the various stakeholders, and ends with a look at the key principles of protection and how they can effectively be put into practice.
Peace Operations Training Institute awards Javier I. Hoyos this Certificate of Completion for completing the course of instruction: Ethics in Peacekeeping.
Harvey J. Langholtz, Ph.D.
Executive Director Peace Operations Training Institute
16 October 2016
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Serial Number: 223044633
This course provides a basic overview and creates an understanding of the Ethics in Peacekeeping. Through the use of case studies and practical examples, this compilation aims to serve as a guideline for peacekeepers in the field and provides some perspectives concerning the major aspects of modern-day peacekeeping from an ethical point of view. Topics include: the Code of Conduct; Cultural Awareness; Gender and Peacekeeping; SEA and Human Trafficking; Child Protection; Human Rights; HIV/AIDS Awareness; and UN Guidelines and Procedures on Discipline for Uniformed Peacekeepers.
Monitoring Health for the SDGs - Global Health Statistics 2024 - WHOChristina Parmionova
The 2024 World Health Statistics edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work. It also highlights the findings from the Global health estimates 2021, notably the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Food safety, prepare for the unexpected - So what can be done in order to be ready to address food safety, food Consumers, food producers and manufacturers, food transporters, food businesses, food retailers can ...
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.