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Creating a safer environment for sustainable development
Driving innovation in policy and practice
Driving innovation
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Promoting good governance of the security sector
Promoting good governance
of the security sector
Strengthening global support for better security sector reform
Strengthening global support
for better security sector reform
Promoting gender equality for inclusive security
Promoting gender equality
for inclusive security
 

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Tackling cyberviolence through the judicial system DCAF brought together judges, lawyers, and civil society experts in Casablanca, Morocco for a roundtable on judicial responses to cyberviolence against women and girls. Organized with the Moroccan Association of Judges, the National Human Rights Council, and the Bar Association of Casablanca, the event explored legal challenges, shared comparative practices, and identified ways to strengthen victim protection and access to justice in Morocco.   24 Apr 2025

  • Tackling cyberviolence through the judicial system

    DCAF brought together judges, lawyers, and civil society experts in Casablanca, Morocco for a roundtable on judicial responses to cyberviolence against women and girls.
    Organized with the Moroccan Association of Judges, the National Human Rights Council, and the Bar Association of Casablanca, the event explored legal challenges, shared comparative practices, and identified ways to strengthen victim protection and access to justice in Morocco.
     

    24 Apr 2025

Strengthening security sector reform with The Gambia DCAF welcomed a high-level delegation of security sector officials from The Gambia, led by Hon. Mr. Dawda A. Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. We presented our long-standing partnership and recent work in support of The Gambia Police Force, Immigration Department, and Fire and Rescue Service. The discussion highlighted shared priorities, including the importance of legislative reform, inter-agency coordination, and the integration of data-driven approaches to tackle emerging challenges such as cybercrime, misinformation, and regional threats. 22 Apr 2025

  • Strengthening security sector reform with The Gambia

    DCAF welcomed a high-level delegation of security sector officials from The Gambia, led by Hon. Mr. Dawda A. Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. We presented our long-standing partnership and recent work in support of The Gambia Police Force, Immigration Department, and Fire and Rescue Service. The discussion highlighted shared priorities, including the importance of legislative reform, inter-agency coordination, and the integration of data-driven approaches to tackle emerging challenges such as cybercrime, misinformation, and regional threats.

    22 Apr 2025

Celebrating local leadership in Colombia DCAF and La Escuela Digital joined forces in Colombia to highlight the inspiring work of social leaders who are transforming their communities from within. From the powerful storytelling of the Weavers of Mampuján in María la Baja—where art becomes a tool for healing and memory—to eco-leadership in Puerto Leguízamo, where local traditions meet environmental protection, to youth empowerment in Bogotá through Actitud Resiliente, each initiative reflects resilience, creativity, and commitment to peace.   17 Apr 2025

  • Celebrating local leadership in Colombia

    DCAF and La Escuela Digital joined forces in Colombia to highlight the inspiring work of social leaders who are transforming their communities from within.
    From the powerful storytelling of the Weavers of Mampuján in María la Baja—where art becomes a tool for healing and memory—to eco-leadership in Puerto Leguízamo, where local traditions meet environmental protection, to youth empowerment in Bogotá through Actitud Resiliente, each initiative reflects resilience, creativity, and commitment to peace.
     

    17 Apr 2025

Strengthening judicial oversight in North Macedonia In collaboration with the Academy of Judges and Prosecutors and the Judicial Tight Group, we has started a research analysis on judicial practice related to the authorization and implementation of special investigative measures in the country, with a focus on ensuring alignment with human rights protections and European standards. This is a crucial step towards strengthening transparency and accountability in its security and intelligence sector. 16 Apr 2025

  • Strengthening judicial oversight in North Macedonia

    In collaboration with the Academy of Judges and Prosecutors and the Judicial Tight Group, we has started a research analysis on judicial practice related to the authorization and implementation of special investigative measures in the country, with a focus on ensuring alignment with human rights protections and European standards. This is a crucial step towards strengthening transparency and accountability in its security and intelligence sector.

    16 Apr 2025

Advancing public-private partnerships in Tunisia’s security sector We recently co-hosted a workshop in Tunis with the National Commission for the Fight against Terrorism to introduce key reference documents on Public-Private Partnerships in the security sector. Bringing together representatives from the Ministry of the Interior, the General Authority for Public-Private Partnerships, the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts, and other institutions, the workshop fostered dialogue on the role of Public-Private Partnerships in strengthening security governance and preventing violent extremism. 14 Apr 2025

  • Advancing public-private partnerships in Tunisia’s security sector

    We recently co-hosted a workshop in Tunis with the National Commission for the Fight against Terrorism to introduce key reference documents on Public-Private Partnerships in the security sector. Bringing together representatives from the Ministry of the Interior, the General Authority for Public-Private Partnerships, the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts, and other institutions, the workshop fostered dialogue on the role of Public-Private Partnerships in strengthening security governance and preventing violent extremism.

    14 Apr 2025

Latest

Publications The Future of Peacekeeping Needs Everyone 23 Apr 2025

Multimedia Mini-documentaries series: Intelligence and Security Sector Reforms in North Macedonia 16 Apr 2025

Publications Review of SSR language in the mandates of UN peace operations 04 Apr 2025

Publications Artificial intelligence and the defence sector 26 Mar 2025

Event Geopolitical challenges for peace and security in Africa 25 Mar 2025

article Changing the perception of gender-based violence 25 Mar 2025

Event Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 25 Mar 2025

Publications Asia-Pacific SSG Forums 2024 - Summary report 12 Mar 2025

Publications Corruption control and integrity-building in law enforcement 06 Mar 2025

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