Solveig Schmeing a Swedish police officer, shares her experience on a UN mission in South Sudan.
She explains how she ended up in South Sudan through the Swedish NOAA and her previous work as a paramedic in Africa.
Solveig discusses the differences between the southern parts of Africa and South Sudan, highlighting the challenges faced in a post-conflict country.
She also talks about the preparation she received before the mission, including training in Hostile Environmental Awareness and International Police Officers courses.
The goal of the mission in South Sudan is to protect civilians, support the peace agreement, and investigate human rights violations.
Solveig emphasizes the importance of working together with police officers from 43 different countries, despite language barriers.
She reflects on the professional development gained from leading people in difficult situations and understanding other cultures, which she plans to bring back to Sweden.
Takeaways
- Swedish police officers can apply for UN missions through the Swedish NOAA.
- Preparation for a UN mission includes training in Hostile Environmental Awareness and International Police Officers courses.
- The goal of the mission in South Sudan is to protect civilians, support the peace agreement, and investigate human rights violations.
- Police officers from 43 different countries work together in the UN mission in South Sudan.
- Working in a post-conflict country provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Sound Bites
- “I showed interest to the Swedish NOAA… they will call you, they will have an interview.”
- “We as peacekeepers within the UN mission are supposed to protect the civilians.”
- “I have colleagues from 44 different countries.”
Chapters
- 00:00 Joining the UN Mission in South Sudan
- 00:22 Application and Preparation for the Mission
- 04:14 The Goal of the UN Mission in South Sudan
- 05:58 Duration and Extension of the Mission
- 06:54 Working with Police Officers from Different Countries
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