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Moldovan delegation explores security governance in Estonia With the support of the Estonian Organization for Development, Security and Sustainment, we organised a study trip to Tallinn for Moldovan officials from key national institutions to exchange with Estonian counterparts. The delegation explored Estonia’s model of security sector governance and crisis management. Discussions covered national resilience, risk preparedness, policy coordination, and inter-institutional cooperation, including the role of digitalisation, decentralisation, and citizen engagement in strengthening security. 03 Oct 2025
Moldovan delegation explores security governance in Estonia
With the support of the Estonian Organization for Development, Security and Sustainment, we organised a study trip to Tallinn for Moldovan officials from key national institutions to exchange with Estonian counterparts. The delegation explored Estonia’s model of security sector governance and crisis management. Discussions covered national resilience, risk preparedness, policy coordination, and inter-institutional cooperation, including the role of digitalisation, decentralisation, and citizen engagement in strengthening security.
03 Oct 2025
Justice and security governance in Bangladesh DCAF joined partners in Bangladesh to wrap up the evaluation of the EU-funded “Acceleration to Justice” programme, implemented by UNDP. On this occasion, we met with Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary-General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), for an exchange on DCAF’s work in Asia and BIMSTEC’s current priorities. The meeting offered valuable insights into regional cooperation and the role of justice and security sector governance. 29 Sep 2025
Justice and security governance in Bangladesh
DCAF joined partners in Bangladesh to wrap up the evaluation of the EU-funded “Acceleration to Justice” programme, implemented by UNDP. On this occasion, we met with Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary-General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), for an exchange on DCAF’s work in Asia and BIMSTEC’s current priorities. The meeting offered valuable insights into regional cooperation and the role of justice and security sector governance.
29 Sep 2025
DCAF launches its Integrity Policy and Reporting Platform The Integrity Policy highlights DCAF’s duty as a socially responsible employer, and the obligation of all personnel working with or for DCAF to prevent harm to people and the organization. It underlines protection of reporters and a victim-centered approach in handling all cases. The reporting platform is available in four languages and enables staff, partners and stakeholders to report any misconduct. This allows DCAF to create a safe and respectful working environment. To learn more, click here. 25 Sep 2025
DCAF launches its Integrity Policy and Reporting Platform
The Integrity Policy highlights DCAF’s duty as a socially responsible employer, and the obligation of all personnel working with or for DCAF to prevent harm to people and the organization. It underlines protection of reporters and a victim-centered approach in handling all cases.
25 Sep 2025
The reporting platform is available in four languages and enables staff, partners and stakeholders to report any misconduct. This allows DCAF to create a safe and respectful working environment.
To learn more, click here.
3 Geneva Centres – 2 Anniversaries – 1 Celebration On 18 September, the three Geneva Centres — DCAF, GCSP, and GICHD — came together to mark a shared legacy of advancing global peace, security, and humanitarian action. The event brought together high-level representatives and partners, including Alfonso Gomez, Mayor of Geneva; Nathalie Fontanet, State Councillor; Alexandre Fasel, State Secretary; and Martin Pfister, Federal Councillor. This was followed by a panel discussion entitled 'Why the Geneva Centres matter more than ever', featuring the three Centres' Directors. 22 Sep 2025
3 Geneva Centres – 2 Anniversaries – 1 Celebration
On 18 September, the three Geneva Centres — DCAF, GCSP, and GICHD — came together to mark a shared legacy of advancing global peace, security, and humanitarian action.
22 Sep 2025
The event brought together high-level representatives and partners, including Alfonso Gomez, Mayor of Geneva; Nathalie Fontanet, State Councillor; Alexandre Fasel, State Secretary; and Martin Pfister, Federal Councillor. This was followed by a panel discussion entitled 'Why the Geneva Centres matter more than ever', featuring the three Centres' Directors.
Federal Councillor Martin Pfister visits DCAF DCAF had the honour of welcoming Federal Councillor Martin Pfister to our Geneva headquarters. The visit reaffirmed Switzerland’s strong commitment to accountable, transparent, and inclusive security institutions. Discussions focused on Ukraine, gender and security, peacekeeping, and training. Switzerland, which created DCAF 25 years ago, remains our key partner in advancing democratic security sector governance worldwide. 18 Sep 2025
Federal Councillor Martin Pfister visits DCAF
DCAF had the honour of welcoming Federal Councillor Martin Pfister to our Geneva headquarters. The visit reaffirmed Switzerland’s strong commitment to accountable, transparent, and inclusive security institutions.
18 Sep 2025
Discussions focused on Ukraine, gender and security, peacekeeping, and training. Switzerland, which created DCAF 25 years ago, remains our key partner in advancing democratic security sector governance worldwide.
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