Virpi Levomaa

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

🇺🇳The second United Nations Military Observer Course of the year is underway at #fincentfi

International participants are developing their UNMO skills through practical field exercises in Finland’s varying conditions, putting classroom knowledge into practice. #UNMOC

[The GCSP @TheGCSP]

The GCSP was honoured to host the 2nd PfP Consortium Human Security in Operations Working Group workshop. Four productive days of advancing the Human Security PME Handbook and shaping learning outcomes for PME. Thanks to the WG Chair, Colin Magee and all participants!

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Finland, Sweden and Czech Republic joining forces as learners on Combat Readiness Evaluation Course at #Fincentfi. An intensive week of presentations and syndicate works. Expertise provided by NSO, LANDCOM and SHAPE as a Mobile Education and Training Team solution.

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

The 2026 co-located Annual Discipline Conferences are ongoing at Stockholm. The Integrated Security Discipline part was conducted yesterday with 55 participants from NATO, COEs and PTECs. #fincentfi

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we honour the work of peacekeepers worldwide. The ongoing UN Military Observer Course at #fincentfi brings together participants from 16 nations to build skills for modern peace operations. Happy #PKDay! #UNMOC

[Virpi Levomaa @VLevomaa]

NATO Senior Leader Seminar 2026: Advancing the Comprehensive Approach and Multi-Domain Operations in a Complex Security Environment - Fincent https://t.co/VZlq8ckGWw

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

NATO Quality Assurance Team of Experts conducted an on-site visit to FINCENT, resulting in the Centre being granted NATO Quality Assurance Unconditional Accreditation once again.
#NATO #QualityAssurance

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Out of ~600 applicants, 27 were selected for the UN Comprehensive Protection of Civilians course, highlighting the critical importance of its content—especially during emerging crises. Two online courses are planned for next year.
Read more: https://t.co/a9tvzdnPrv

#UNCPOC

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

NATO Systems Approach to Training Human Security Training Need Analysis Workshop is underway in Brussels.

This marks the first step in the recertification of the NATO UN Protection of Civilians (POC) course as a NATO Approved course.
#NATOUNPOC #NATO

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

2/2 Representatives from NATO, UN & EU tackled a key challenge: synchronising military & non-military efforts for effective deterrence and defence – while strengthening cooperation and dialogue across actors. #ComprehensiveApproach

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

1/2 First NATO-certified iteration of the Senior Leader Seminar on Comprehensive Approach & Multi-Domain Operations took place in Brussels this week. Bringing military & civilian leaders together to turn concepts into operational reality. #NATO #MDO #SLS

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Protecting civilians is a strategic imperative in today’s complex operations.

For 2-weeks, professionals from across the international community gathered at FINCENT to deepen their understanding and exchange best practices at the NATO UN POC course.

#NATOUNPOC

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

24 participants. 17 countries. One shared mission.

Military and civilian professionals united by one crucial theme: Protection of Civilians in NATO and UN operations.

The 12th iteration of
#NATOUNPOC kicked off yesterday. Two intense weeks ahead. Let’s go!

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Ten years of building safety culture!

The 10th NORDEFCO Safety Officer Course kept strengthening our shared Nordic approach to safety.

This year’s course brought together participants from 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮 and 🇬🇧.

Next NORDEFCO SAFOC coming up in November 2026!
#SAFOC

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Last week, the Peace Support Training Centre in Canada wrapped up its UN Military Observer Course for international participants.

FINCENT supported the effort by sending a guest instructor to the windy shores of Lake Ontario in Kingston, Ontario. 🌬️🇨🇦🇫🇮 #UN #militaryobserver

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

The Finnish Comprehensive Security model, preparedness and how we train&exercise were in focus today as FINCENT and NATO’s Integrated Security Discipline (#ISD) briefed participants of the #NATO Individual Training & Education Conference (#NITEC) and the NATO ITEP Planning Board

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Another successful course completed, this time in SHAPE, Belgium!

The Introduction to Military Partnerships Course helps NATO staff prepare for effective cooperation with Partners.

#FINCENT #SHAPE #WeAreNato #NATOIMPC

[Virpi Levomaa @VLevomaa]

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[Virpi Levomaa @VLevomaa]

New Perspectives on Protection of Civilians – Lessons Learned from the NATO-UN POC Course - Fincent https://t.co/EYrPIpKrF8

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Apply here:
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#WeAreNato #ProtectionOfCivilians #NATOUNPOC