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“Picture of 26th CPM Course” Vicenza-Italy

the main authorities of the Centre. and military) must internalize that
peace is not an option, it is a right
Undoubtedly, the course repre- and we cannot fail to see that we are
sents a fundamental milestone not a simple element in this com-
in the training of peacekeepers plicated, essential and fundamen-
and peacemakers to ensure a tal aspect of Humanity, we are re-
cooperative environment toward sponsible for taking action to make
success of U.N. missions, parti- our world a peaceful place, where
cularly considering the following people, without any exclusion,
sensitive and essential aspects: can live and improve their lives.
1.Political stability. A noted Irish thinker and philo-
2.Security environment. sopher, Edmund Burke, expressed,
3.Permanent peace. this quote, has to be the framework
4.Protection of civilians. and the lighthouse that guides
However, given the vital impor- every action in the way of crea-
tance of the above-mentioned ting and ensuring world peace.
aspects, it is essential (among
U.N. staff) to add two of the most
important elements for success, Col. Julio M. GIMÉNEZ SISNÁNDEZ
professional attitude and unwa- Uruguayan Army
vering commitment to peace. PICTURES:
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