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The role of security forces in responding to sexual violence in conflict DCAF assembled experts from Ukraine, Mali, and other conflict-affected states to discuss questions around SSR and its role in preventing and responding to gender-based violence and conflict-related sexual violence. Participants shared best practices, challenges, and insights from capacity-building efforts with security forces in their countries. Key takeaways included recommendations for better integration of the principles underlying the Women Peace, and Security agenda, and the need for reform initiatives with long-term, sustainable strategies. By fostering collaboration between international experts, we are one step closer to shaping more effective strategies for protecting civilians and preventing conflict-related sexual violence. 24 Oct 2024
The role of security forces in responding to sexual violence in conflict
DCAF assembled experts from Ukraine, Mali, and other conflict-affected states to discuss questions around SSR and its role in preventing and responding to gender-based violence and conflict-related sexual violence. Participants shared best practices, challenges, and insights from capacity-building efforts with security forces in their countries. Key takeaways included recommendations for better integration of the principles underlying the Women Peace, and Security agenda, and the need for reform initiatives with long-term, sustainable strategies. By fostering collaboration between international experts, we are one step closer to shaping more effective strategies for protecting civilians and preventing conflict-related sexual violence.
24 Oct 2024
Promoting responsible business practices in mining companies Last week, DCAF and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) were in Beijing and Shanghai meeting with key partners and raising awareness about international standards of responsible business conduct and security management by Chinese companies operating in complex and conflict-affected areas. The DCAF-ICRC project provides tailored trainings and tools for Chinese stakeholders to help contextualize good practice guidance and facilitate engagement with civil society through working groups on business and human rights. 22 Oct 2024
Promoting responsible business practices in mining companies
Last week, DCAF and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) were in Beijing and Shanghai meeting with key partners and raising awareness about international standards of responsible business conduct and security management by Chinese companies operating in complex and conflict-affected areas. The DCAF-ICRC project provides tailored trainings and tools for Chinese stakeholders to help contextualize good practice guidance and facilitate engagement with civil society through working groups on business and human rights.
22 Oct 2024
Another step forward in our commitment to gender equality The three Geneva Centres – DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, and the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining have joined the Global Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action. It's part of our ongoing commitment to contribute to a more just and equitable world, where women and girls have the opportunity to fully participate in creating sustainable peace and security. DCAF’s ambition is to develop the skills of security sector actors to address the intersectional nature of discrimination which puts women and girls in vulnerable situations. 18 Oct 2024
Another step forward in our commitment to gender equality
The three Geneva Centres – DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, and the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining have joined the Global Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action.
18 Oct 2024
It's part of our ongoing commitment to contribute to a more just and equitable world, where women and girls have the opportunity to fully participate in creating sustainable peace and security. DCAF’s ambition is to develop the skills of security sector actors to address the intersectional nature of discrimination which puts women and girls in vulnerable situations.
Reinforcing security sector accountability in Ukraine DCAF was in Uzhgorod recently conducting consultations on intelligence sector reform with international experts and security actors to advance key reforms that will shape Ukraine's policies and practices. At the invitation of the NATO Building Integrity team, we also participated in a conference focused how to take a structured, collaborative approach to embedding integrity, transparency and accountability in defence and security institutions. DCAF is supporting the Ukraine with a wide variety of good security governance initiatives, including training soldiers on International Humanitarian Law in combat, and advising Parliamentarians on legislation for effective oversight of armed forces. 17 Oct 2024
Reinforcing security sector accountability in Ukraine
DCAF was in Uzhgorod recently conducting consultations on intelligence sector reform with international experts and security actors to advance key reforms that will shape Ukraine's policies and practices. At the invitation of the NATO Building Integrity team, we also participated in a conference focused how to take a structured, collaborative approach to embedding integrity, transparency and accountability in defence and security institutions. DCAF is supporting the Ukraine with a wide variety of good security governance initiatives, including training soldiers on International Humanitarian Law in combat, and advising Parliamentarians on legislation for effective oversight of armed forces.
17 Oct 2024
Exploring how SSG/R contributes to sustainable peace DCAF is close to home this week with partners and other international organizations at Geneva Peace Week, sharing knowledge and discussing the challenges of making and building peace. We are pleased to be contributing to several events, including panels about trust and reconciliation in Somalia, the role of local actors as peace influencers in Yemen, Libya and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and potential new models for UN peace missions. But it is not over yet – there are still panels and workshops, special events, art exhibitions, a movie screening and more. Check the programme – in person and virtual - here and join in the conversation: What is peace? 16 Oct 2024
Exploring how SSG/R contributes to sustainable peace
DCAF is close to home this week with partners and other international organizations at Geneva Peace Week, sharing knowledge and discussing the challenges of making and building peace. We are pleased to be contributing to several events, including panels about trust and reconciliation in Somalia, the role of local actors as peace influencers in Yemen, Libya and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and potential new models for UN peace missions. But it is not over yet – there are still panels and workshops, special events, art exhibitions, a movie screening and more. Check the programme – in person and virtual - here and join in the conversation: What is peace?
16 Oct 2024
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Publications The role of women and youth in preventing violent extremism 24 Oct 2024
Event COP29 - UN Climate Change Conference 23 Oct 2024
Multimedia Mini-documentaries series: Intelligence and Security Sector Reforms in North Macedonia 21 Oct 2024
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Mini-documentaries series: Intelligence and Security Sector Reforms in North Macedonia
21 Oct 2024
Event Surveillance at the crossroads 17 Oct 2024
Event Responsible business in uncertain times: strengthening corporate leadership amidst widening global conflicts 01 Oct 2024
Event DCAF Young Faces 2024-2025 25 Sep 2024
Event Heightened human rights due diligence: responsible business in conflict-affected and high-risk areas 25 Sep 2024
Event Geneva Peace Week 2024 16 Sep 2024
article Strength through unity: the power of networking for women in security forces 09 Sep 2024
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