This report offers an overview of how security sector reform (SSR) has been reflected in the mandates of UN peacekeeping operations and special political missions over a ten-year period (2012–2022).

It provides examples of good practices and opportunities to strengthen the impact of SSR mandates.

Because SSR is a long-term process, there is often a tendency to view it as something that can be deferred to a later stage. Yet, in line with a people-centred approach, any support that can help mitigate the risk of violence and conflict should be prioritized.

It was prepared to support Switzerland’s 2023–2024 tenure on the United Nations Security Council and contributes to advancing broader reflections on the future of peace operations, forming part of Switzerland's lasting legacy on the Council.