May 20 - 23
Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Course (DDR)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
This course provides the essential knowledge and skills required to contribute to a national DDR program in an integrated mission. The learning materials are compliant with the UN Integrated DDR Standards (IDDRS). This activity-based course makes extensive use of simulation to help better prepare those who have the potential of being assigned to a DDR mission.

Course facilitators: Yvan Pichette, Ted Itani, Denis Vermeirre

May 29 - International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers pays tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage, and to honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.