Principles of Islam are conveyed to military officers during training for Peacekeeping Missions
Promoting peace and guaranteeing human rights were the objectives of the course
The Federation of Muslim Associations of Brazil (FAMBRAS) concluded its participation last week (12) in the training course for Brazilian military personnel taking part in peace operations organized by the United Nations (UN). Between August and September, the Federation held three classes on the following theme: “Principles of Islam and their relationship with UN Peacekeeping Missions”. Each class was attended by around 60 military officers.
The course, developed by the Ministry of Defense’s development and training coordination, aims to promote stability in areas affected by conflict, while also ensuring respect for life and international laws. FAMBRAS collaborated with teaching, through subjects related to Halal food, the lunar calendar, geopolitical culture, commemorative dates, among others. Ali Zoghbi, the organization’s vice-president, was the lecturer.
The soldiers are from the intelligence and logistics area. In the third and final class, in addition to the 21 Brazilian participants, the class included officers from other countries. Argentina (01), Lebanon (01), Nigeria (02), Portugal (01), Mexico (01), Namibia (01), Senegal (01) and Suriname (01) were the nationalities represented in the course. The classes lasted approximately 50 minutes each, at different times and places.
The first took place on August 3, in the main auditorium of the Ministry of Defense, located on the Esplanade of the Ministries, in Brasília – DF. The second took place on August 22, at the 32nd Field Artillery Group (32º GAC), still in the Federal Capital. And the last was held at the Higher Defense School, located in the Dom Bosco Mansion Sector, also in Brasília.
On all three occasions, Ali Zoghbi was accompanied by FAMBRAS director of projects and institutional relations, Delduque Martins. The vice-president also received tributes for his services to the Brazilian people.
