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    • Civilian CSDP Missions
    • Leadership and Management

    Code of Conduct and Discipline for EU Civilian CSDP Missions

    This code of conduct presents the responsibility and disciplinary steps that are taken in case of misconduct in a civilian CSDP mission. It applies to all personnel of the mission: seconded, contracted, local staff and other persons such as visiting experts.
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    • Civilian CSDP Missions
    • Women, Peace and Security

    Gender, Peace and Security in the European Union's Field Missions

    This report explores how the EU and EU Member States can act more strategically to reinforce gender mainstreaming, make use of gender specific measures, and increase women’s participation in civilian CSDP missions. Based on an in-depth assessment of two long running missions –EUMM Georgia and EUPOL COPPS – and observations from EULEX Kosovo, the authors present an analysis of the situation and recommendations to strengthen ongoing work.
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    • Civilian CSDP Missions
    • Women, Peace and Security

    Field Assessment: Implementing EU Gender Policy in EUPOL COPPS

    The report looks closer at what it means to work with gender mainstreaming and gender specific measures in a CSDP mission, in this case EUPOL COPPS. Its analysis and recommendations are preceded by the presentation of the assessment's methodology, which can be a source of inspiration for gender mainstreaming practitioners.
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    • Civilian CSDP Missions

    Draft Revised Guidelines on the Protection of Civilians in CSDP Missions and Operations

    This document contains the latest EU guidelines on the protection of civilians (PoC) in CSDP missions and operations, thereby superseding the 2003 draft Guidelines on the Protection of Civilians in EU-led Crisis Management Operations. It defines PoC as “all activities aimed at obtaining full respect for the rights of the individual in accordance with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law”.
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