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Creating a safer environment for sustainable development
Driving innovation in policy and practice
Driving innovation
in policy and practice
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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Supporting gender mainstreaming in the Latvian security sector We are proud to collaborate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia to raise awareness and build capacity for gender mainstreaming within the country’s security institutions. For over two decades, DCAF has supported security sector reform and good governance in more than 70 countries, and now we are helping Latvia as they advance their National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. It includes key areas like how to increase the number of women leaders in security institutions, and how to create a more gender-responsive sector as a whole.  16 Sep 2024

  • Supporting gender mainstreaming in the Latvian security sector

    We are proud to collaborate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia to raise awareness and build capacity for gender mainstreaming within the country’s security institutions. For over two decades, DCAF has supported security sector reform and good governance in more than 70 countries, and now we are helping Latvia as they advance their National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. It includes key areas like how to increase the number of women leaders in security institutions, and how to create a more gender-responsive sector as a whole. 

    16 Sep 2024

Improving coordination among security institutions in The Gambia DCAF is supporting the Gambian Office of National Security  with a five-day workshop to develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the country’s recently developed National Security Sector Coordination Model. When completed, the SOP will provide clear guidelines on intelligence sharing, crisis management, interagency collaboration, and resource deployment. Participants at the workshop, including representatives from security institutions, civil society organizations, and the Office of National Security, will ensure that the document reflects the realities of current challenges to national security, and enhances the overall security architecture of the country. 12 Sep 2024

  • Improving coordination among security institutions in The Gambia

    DCAF is supporting the Gambian Office of National Security  with a five-day workshop to develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the country’s recently developed National Security Sector Coordination Model. When completed, the SOP will provide clear guidelines on intelligence sharing, crisis management, interagency collaboration, and resource deployment. Participants at the workshop, including representatives from security institutions, civil society organizations, and the Office of National Security, will ensure that the document reflects the realities of current challenges to national security, and enhances the overall security architecture of the country.

    12 Sep 2024

Integrity training for senior defence educators in Ukraine DCAF recently conducted a training programme for senior representatives of Ukrainian defence education institutions. The training delved into the principles of ethical behaviour and explored frameworks that guide decision-making in complex environments. This is part of our cooperation with the Building Integrity Training and Educational Center of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence. It aims to ensure that ethical considerations are at the centre of strategic planning and operations conducted by Ukraine's defence institutions, which is critical to maintaining national security and fostering international partnerships. 09 Sep 2024

  • Integrity training for senior defence educators in Ukraine

    DCAF recently conducted a training programme for senior representatives of Ukrainian defence education institutions. The training delved into the principles of ethical behaviour and explored frameworks that guide decision-making in complex environments. This is part of our cooperation with the Building Integrity Training and Educational Center of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence. It aims to ensure that ethical considerations are at the centre of strategic planning and operations conducted by Ukraine's defence institutions, which is critical to maintaining national security and fostering international partnerships.

    09 Sep 2024

Advancing critical security sector reforms in North Macedonia DCAF met with the Minister of Interior of North Macedonia to discuss ongoing processes within the Ministry of Interior supported by DCAF's Intelligence and Security Sector Reform Programme in North Macedonia. Discussions included improving the automated exchange of biometric data, strengthening police integrity through the implementation of the Ministry's Integrity Plan 2023-2025, and improving cooperation within the criminal justice chain. 04 Sep 2024

  • Advancing critical security sector reforms in North Macedonia

    DCAF met with the Minister of Interior of North Macedonia to discuss ongoing processes within the Ministry of Interior supported by DCAF's Intelligence and Security Sector Reform Programme in North Macedonia. Discussions included improving the automated exchange of biometric data, strengthening police integrity through the implementation of the Ministry's Integrity Plan 2023-2025, and improving cooperation within the criminal justice chain.

    04 Sep 2024

Improving security frameworks in Ukraine DCAF wrapped up a series of meetings in Kyiv with national and international stakeholders dedicated to Ukraine's security and defence transformation. We held discussions with key partners, including the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and other security actors, focusing on aligning our collective efforts to advance critical reforms and ensure the resilience of Ukraine's institutions. We compared notes with NATO, the European Union and other international stakeholders, reinforcing our cooperation and exploring new ways to strengthen security frameworks in Ukraine. We are grateful for the meaningful collaboration and trust our partners have placed in us.  03 Sep 2024

  • Improving security frameworks in Ukraine

    DCAF wrapped up a series of meetings in Kyiv with national and international stakeholders dedicated to Ukraine's security and defence transformation. We held discussions with key partners, including the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and other security actors, focusing on aligning our collective efforts to advance critical reforms and ensure the resilience of Ukraine's institutions. We compared notes with NATO, the European Union and other international stakeholders, reinforcing our cooperation and exploring new ways to strengthen security frameworks in Ukraine. We are grateful for the meaningful collaboration and trust our partners have placed in us. 

    03 Sep 2024

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article Strength through unity: the power of networking for women in security forces 09 Sep 2024

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E-learning The environment and security sector governance and reform 26 Aug 2024

article From Finland to Armenia: Diverse approaches to increasing women’s participation in armed forces 08 Aug 2024

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Event HLPF Side Event: Towards advancing the Pact for the Future 27 Jun 2024

Publications Contributions to the construction of a Latin American police model, the experience of Honduras 25 Jun 2024

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