Anette Schwitzke
Security Training Gender and Diversity Training Sexual Harassment Training Intercultural Competence Training
Anette Schwitzke
Conflict, Peace and Security Trainer & Consultant
 

Speaking, writing and advocating for human security and conflict resolution.

 
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ANETTE SCHWITZKE

What constitutes me as a trainer and consultant?

Intuition. Structuredness. Reliability. Enthusiasm. Intellectual curiosity. An analytical mind. Intercultural sensitivity. The ability to connect with a diverse range of people. Flexibility. Style and humor. Communication and organizational skills. Credibility. Optimism and self-confidence. Awareness of my limitations. Femininity. Humanity. Fearlessness.
Passion for the topics I work on.


I support NGOs, Governmental and Security Agencies, and businesses on:

  • Security

  • Peace and Conflict

  • Gender and Diversity

  • Intercultural Competence


Whether you need a skilled facilitator to deliver an existing program, a speaker for a conference, or someone to design a workshop/training from scratch, I am happy to help.

It is of utmost importance for me to deliver quality and added value to my customers by truly understanding their needs and offering individual tailor-made products.
If I can inspire growth and change, that’s what makes my day. 

Currently, I am the Gender and Human Rights Adviser at EUAM Iraq. I work with our Iraqi partners on implementing the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security and support gender mainstreaming within all mission activities.

Examples of training delivered

  • German Federal Foreign Office: Gender Mainstreaming in crisis engagement

  • GIZ India: Safety & Security for international and local staff

  • GIZ Uganda: Safety & Security for drivers

  • Mercator Kolleg: Dealing with sexual harassment in the international work environment

  • General Staff College (FüAk): Gender in international missions /

    Cultural Awareness in international missions

  • Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre: Facilitating a UN mission planning exercise


Examples of talks and lectures

  • General Staff College (FüAk): Protection of Civilians

  • Center for Operative Communication of the German Armed Forces: Gender and cultural relativism

  • Technical University Chemnitz: Diversity in the Armed Forces

  • Dr. Walter Security Forum: The digital generation between freedom and security



My qualifications

I have studied Political Sciences at Freie Universität Berlin and hold an MA in Conflict Resolution from the University of Bradford/UK.

Some of the further training I did and continue doing:

  • ESDC: Core Course Security Sector Reform

  • DCAF: Effective advising

  • institut berlin: Trauma counseling

  • Deltar Training Solutions/ISRM: Level 4 Foundations of Security and Risk Management / Level 5 Award in Corporate Risk and Crisis Management

  • Thrive Worldwide: Family Liaison Training

  • Japan Intercultural Institute: Foundations of Deep Culture Learning

  • denkmodell: Design Thinking in Consultancy

  • RedR UK: Security Management for Humanitarians

  • SbE Training 1 + 2: Critical Incident Stress Management

  • stift&seil: Creative Visualization

  • Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR):
    Protection of Civilians

  • SWEDINT/NCGM: Gender Training of Trainers

  • Folke Bernadotte Academy: Gender Advisor Course

  • medica mondiale e.V.: Dealing with the Impact of Violence

  • General Staff College of the German Armed Forces:
    United Nations Staff Officer Course

  • Akademie für Ehrenamtlichkeit: Strategic Volunteer Management

  • emcra: EU Fundraising

  • AGEG Consultants e.G./CEval:
    Evaluation in Development Cooperation (FEEZ)

My associations and memberships:
ZIF election observer pool — ZIF expert pool — GIZ Gender Consultant Pool —
GIZ Expert Reviewer database

Women in International Security (WIIS.de)


My background

I am a true Berliner but spent a considerable part of my childhood in then Zaire, Sierra Leone, and Cape Verde.

With a deep longing for foreign experiences, I took every opportunity to travel: A student exchange to Nicaragua, volunteer work in Israel, backpacking in the Middle East/North Africa.

Like many people in my generation, I was a bit clueless about what to do after finishing High School. I only knew that I wanted to contribute to a more peaceful world, with opportunities for everyone.

My first job brought me to Afghanistan. Having been to the Middle East I was curious about that place and wanted to challenge myself in a real (post)-conflict environment.

I have always been between cultures, an outside observer, and hopefully a bridge. I have worked with German and international civil society organizations, NGOs/INGOs, Governmental Institutions, think tanks, Academic Institutions, Small and Medium Enterprises, and the Armed Forces.

My home base is Berlin, but I am happy to travel to any place where my expertise is needed.

For my well-being I practice Yoga and Pilates, I love cooking and hosting dinner parties.

I work in German and English and am currently trying to improve my French.

Oh, and I am happy to facilitate a workshop or seminar via Zoom or Webex.

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