Rwanda National Police

The UN pre-deployment peacekeeping course for Police and military contributing countries concluded on Thursday, December 11, in Rwanda.

The 11-day Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials (CPTM) Training of Trainers (ToT) course conducted at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishari in Rwamagana District, equipped participants with essential knowledge and instructional skills to prepare fellow officers for deployment to peacekeeping missions. 

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, DCG Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza, while speaking at the closing of the course, underscored the importance of the training in strengthening professionalism within UN missions.

“This CPTM ToT course has been an important step in strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare well-trained police officers and military personnel for deployment to United Nations peacekeeping operations,” she said. 

“Effective peacekeeping in today’s complex and volatile environments requires officers who are well-prepared, well-trained, and guided by the highest standards of conduct.”

DCG Ujeneza emphasized that participants now shoulder a vital responsibility as multipliers of knowledge in their home institutions.

“The knowledge, skills, and instructional techniques you have acquired here place you in a position of great responsibility. The quality of your training will directly influence the professionalism and performance of those who will represent your countries on the international stage,” she added.

Reflecting on Rwanda’s history, she noted that the country’s contribution to peacekeeping is rooted in its own experience.

“Having experienced the consequences of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, we fully understand the importance of capable and principled peacekeepers. Hosting this training is therefore part of our continuous contribution to global peace-building.”

She extended appreciation to the UN Department of Peace Operations Integrated Training Services, participating nations, and course facilitators for their collaboration and commitment.

Lotta Hagman, who represented the UN Integrated Training Service,  commended Rwanda’s professionalism.

She noted that the CPTM initiative is central to preparing peacekeepers for increasingly demanding missions, stressing the collective responsibility shared by all course participants.

“Our common goal is to ensure that UN peacekeepers are well-trained and prepared to take on increasingly challenging tasks,” Lotta said.