Rwanda National Police

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, DCG Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza on Tuesday, December 2, officially opened the regional UN pre-deployment course at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishali in Rwamagana District.

The Training of Trainers Course dubbed 'Core Pre-Deployment Training Material (CPTM)' is conducted in partnership with the United Nations (UN) Department of Peace Operations (DPO) through its Integrated Training Services.

The two-week course highlights the importance of adequately preparing officers for international duties while also providing participants with the essential skills to train their fellow officers for the United Nations peacekeeping missions.

It is attended by 25 participants from 22 African countries, including Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Egypt and Gambia.

Others are Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda, the host.

In her opening remarks, DIGP Ujeneza reaffirmed Rwanda’s strong partnership with the United Nations and its unwavering dedication to global peacekeeping.

“We greatly value the strong partnership that exists between Rwanda and the United Nations. Like many other countries, Rwanda contributes to global peace by deploying both police and military. Currently, our officers serve in the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Abyei,” she said.

She noted that Rwanda’s ranking among the top troop- and police-contributing countries reflects the country’s consistent commitment to international peace and security.

“Having endured the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, we understand the devastating consequences of conflict and the priceless value of peace. This history has strengthened our resolve to contribute meaningfully to international peace and security,” she added.

DIGP Ujeneza underscored that training remains central to the Rwanda National Police’s strategy to address contemporary security challenges.

“Without effective and continuous training, we cannot achieve the high standards of professionalism required, nor can we ensure efficient utilization of our limited resources,” she said, noting the importance of collaboration with the UN Integrated Training Services.

The UN Integrated Training Services representative, Ms. Lotta Hagman, commended Rwanda’s leadership and role in peacekeeping training, noting that the new CPTM has been comprehensively updated to reflect current UN policies.

“The core pre-deployment training materials provide essential peacekeeping knowledge and a shared understanding of UN principles and policies, and our common goal is to ensure that peacekeepers are well trained and prepared to take on increasingly challenging mandates,” she said.