Welcome to the Official Women's Outreach Course #16 Page!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the official landing page for the Women's Outreach Course #16 – a specialized training program designed to prepare female military and police officers for effective deployment in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
About the Course
This unique course aims to equip female military staff officers for roles in ICT within Force or Sector Headquarters (J6/G6/S6), and female police officers as advisors to Police Commissioners on ICT-related matters.
Through an intensive and interactive curriculum, participants will gain core competencies in:
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Command, control, and communications systems used in UN Peacekeeping.
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Legal frameworks including human rights, humanitarian, criminal, and refugee law.
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UN mission logistics, crisis response, and military operations planning.
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The structure and roles of the UN Secretariat, MHQ, FHQ, and selection of MILOBs and Staff Officers.
Training will take place both in the classroom and through hands-on fieldwork in locations such as the Sat Farm, Aircraft Hangars, and Antenna Equipment Rooms. The program ensures daily practical engagement, delivered by expert instructors from various member states and UN missions.
Next Steps for Nominated Participants
If you have been nominated by your mission or unit, please complete the Nomination Form available on this page. Submission of this form is mandatory for your application to be considered. We use the details provided to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.
Once selections are finalized, we will contact the successful candidates directly with further instructions.
Selection Criteria
- Target Audience: This course is intended for women military and police officers with a background or professional exposure in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).
- Rank Level: Military officers should typically hold the rank of Captain (OF-2), Major (OF-3), or Lieutenant Colonel (OF-4). Police officers should hold the rank of Assistant Superintendent or above.
- Professional Background: Eligible participants should be prospective, newly assigned, or potential contributors to ICT, communications, or related staff functions within UN peacekeeping missions.
- Education: Participants should have graduated from a Military or Police Staff College.
- Language Proficiency: Participants must be fluent in English or French.
- Administrative Requirement: Approval or nomination by the participant’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations is required.
Commitment to Responsible and Sustainable Training
UNCAP is committed to delivering training in a responsible, inclusive, and environmentally conscious manner. In line with United Nations values, the course promotes respect for diversity, gender equality, accessibility, and professional conduct, while encouraging participants and staff to minimize environmental impact throughout the training period.
Participants are encouraged to support sustainable practices during the course, including the responsible use of printed materials, energy, water, equipment, and shared learning spaces. Through this approach, UNCAP aims to contribute not only to operational readiness, but also to a culture of accountability, environmental awareness, and social responsibility within peacekeeping training.