MEDIA BRIEFING
AUSTRALIA TO HOST 3rd INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR
THE CHALLENGES OF PEACE OPERATIONS 27-29 APRIL
WHAT:
MEDIA BRIEFING in advance of the 3rd International Forum for the
Challenges of Peace Operations hosted by Asia Pacific Civil-Military
Centre of Excellence - 27-29 April 2010
WHEN:
11.30 am -12.30 pm, Friday 23 April 2010 (light refreshments provided)
WHERE:
Conference Room, Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence
Level 1, 34 Lowe Street, Queanbeyan
WHO:
Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of
Excellence, Michael G. Smith AO
Background:
The theme for the 3rd International Forum for the Challenges of Multi-dimensional
Peace Operations hosted by the Australia Government next week is the Protection of
Civilians in Multidimensional Peace Operations.
The Challenges Partnership comprises 17 countries that seek to improve the
international community’s effectiveness in response to the significant challenges of
peace operations.
More than two hundred delegates from more than thirty countries have registered for
the Forum including distinguished international experts, senior United Nations
officials and academics.
Media are welcome to attend the Challenges Forum. The Program is available on
For further information, speaker biographies, media accreditation contact Barbara
Butler on the number below. RSVP: 10.00am Friday 23 April 2010
Media contacts:
Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence 02-6061 2219 or 0412 494 634
Asia Pacific Civil-Military
Centre of Excellence
Level 1, 34 Lowe St
Queanbeyan ACT 2610
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