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Empowering community radio for human rights We recently organized a human rights awareness-raising session for community radio presenters in the Maradi region in Niger, in collaboration with the National Coordination of Community Radios and the Journalists for Human Rights Network. The participants explored key topics such as human rights principles, the justice sector and journalistic ethics. Inspired by these discussions, some participants committed to raising awareness about gender-based violence, while others are planning programmes on complaint mechanisms for human rights violations. 02 Apr 2025
Empowering community radio for human rights
We recently organized a human rights awareness-raising session for community radio presenters in the Maradi region in Niger, in collaboration with the National Coordination of Community Radios and the Journalists for Human Rights Network. The participants explored key topics such as human rights principles, the justice sector and journalistic ethics. Inspired by these discussions, some participants committed to raising awareness about gender-based violence, while others are planning programmes on complaint mechanisms for human rights violations.
02 Apr 2025
Increasing women’s meaningful participation in cybersecurity We recently held another workshop on women’s meaningful participation in the cybersecurity workforce in Albania. This event brought together female public sector cybersecurity professionals to discuss the changes that can be made to help increase the number of women working in the cybersecurity in the public sector. Discussions covered an array of topics including mainstreaming gender policy, diversity in cybersecurity, and gender-responsive leadership. 27 Mar 2025
Increasing women’s meaningful participation in cybersecurity
We recently held another workshop on women’s meaningful participation in the cybersecurity workforce in Albania. This event brought together female public sector cybersecurity professionals to discuss the changes that can be made to help increase the number of women working in the cybersecurity in the public sector. Discussions covered an array of topics including mainstreaming gender policy, diversity in cybersecurity, and gender-responsive leadership.
27 Mar 2025
Exploring second generation SSG/R with the OECD We were recently invited to moderate a session on second generation security sector governance at the OECD’s Forum on Development, Peace, and Stability. The conversation reinforced a critical message: security sector governance is not a luxury - it is essential for preventing violence, ensuring stability, and fostering development. We thank the OECD for recognizing DCAF as a key strategic partner on security sector governance! 24 Mar 2025
Exploring second generation SSG/R with the OECD
We were recently invited to moderate a session on second generation security sector governance at the OECD’s Forum on Development, Peace, and Stability. The conversation reinforced a critical message: security sector governance is not a luxury - it is essential for preventing violence, ensuring stability, and fostering development. We thank the OECD for recognizing DCAF as a key strategic partner on security sector governance!
24 Mar 2025
Advancing police integrity in North Macedonia As part of our ongoing efforts in North Macedonia, we recently facilitated a high-level roundtable discussion and workshop on police integrity and the role of police managers. This initiative aimed to enhance institutional accountability, strengthen ethical leadership, and reinforce the responsibilities of police managers in upholding integrity within the security sector. By strengthening dialogue and capacity-building, we are supporting the continuous development of transparent and professional policing structures. 19 Mar 2025
Advancing police integrity in North Macedonia
As part of our ongoing efforts in North Macedonia, we recently facilitated a high-level roundtable discussion and workshop on police integrity and the role of police managers. This initiative aimed to enhance institutional accountability, strengthen ethical leadership, and reinforce the responsibilities of police managers in upholding integrity within the security sector. By strengthening dialogue and capacity-building, we are supporting the continuous development of transparent and professional policing structures.
19 Mar 2025
Reinforcing our partnership with Austria Arnold Kammel, Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence, paid a visit recently to our Geneva office. We were grateful for the opportunity to exchange on cooperation and ideas around our common interests, and look forward to continuing to work closely on training and security sector governance initiatives 17 Mar 2025
Reinforcing our partnership with Austria
Arnold Kammel, Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence, paid a visit recently to our Geneva office. We were grateful for the opportunity to exchange on cooperation and ideas around our common interests, and look forward to continuing to work closely on training and security sector governance initiatives
17 Mar 2025
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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
article The double-edged sword of artificial intelligence in security sector governance 17 Feb 2025
Event Making gender equality a reality within your organization 11 Feb 2025
Publications Security and justice providers post-war in Gaza: Institutional shifts and emerging actors 10 Feb 2025
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Security and justice providers post-war in Gaza: Institutional shifts and emerging actors
10 Feb 2025
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