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Shaping the future of UN peacekeeping On the sidelines of the Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, DCAF, UN OROLSI, and IPI co-hosted a side event in New York to explore lessons learned from security sector governance and reform. The discussion highlighted key recommendations for more effective peace operations — including sustainable transitions, gender-responsive approaches, and stronger political strategies. 21 Jul 2025
Shaping the future of UN peacekeeping
On the sidelines of the Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, DCAF, UN OROLSI, and IPI co-hosted a side event in New York to explore lessons learned from security sector governance and reform. The discussion highlighted key recommendations for more effective peace operations — including sustainable transitions, gender-responsive approaches, and stronger political strategies.
21 Jul 2025
Strengthening inclusive reintegration for veterans DCAF and Horizon of Changes held a second MEAL workshop as part of a project to support diverse and inclusive reintegration policies for veterans in Ukraine. Civil society participants explored key monitoring and evaluation tools while strengthening advocacy for women and LGBTIQ+ veterans. 18 Jul 2025
Strengthening inclusive reintegration for veterans
DCAF and Horizon of Changes held a second MEAL workshop as part of a project to support diverse and inclusive reintegration policies for veterans in Ukraine. Civil society participants explored key monitoring and evaluation tools while strengthening advocacy for women and LGBTIQ+ veterans.
18 Jul 2025
Celebrating 25 years of partnership in Beirut As part of its 25th anniversary, DCAF hosted a reception in Beirut, gathering representatives from Lebanese security agencies, civil society, ministries, and the diplomatic community. The event, attended by Director Nathalie Chuard, honored decades of collaboration and reaffirmed DCAF’s commitment to transparent, inclusive, and accountable security governance in Lebanon and beyond. 14 Jul 2025
Celebrating 25 years of partnership in Beirut
As part of its 25th anniversary, DCAF hosted a reception in Beirut, gathering representatives from Lebanese security agencies, civil society, ministries, and the diplomatic community. The event, attended by Director Nathalie Chuard, honored decades of collaboration and reaffirmed DCAF’s commitment to transparent, inclusive, and accountable security governance in Lebanon and beyond.
14 Jul 2025
Country office leaders meet in Geneva DCAF hosted its annual Heads of Country Office meeting in Geneva. Leaders from DCAF’s 15 country offices gathered to reflect on trends in security sector governance, exchange lessons from the field, and align around DCAF’s new institutional strategy. The event fostered collaboration and strategic foresight to strengthen impact in complex contexts. 11 Jul 2025
Country office leaders meet in Geneva
DCAF hosted its annual Heads of Country Office meeting in Geneva. Leaders from DCAF’s 15 country offices gathered to reflect on trends in security sector governance, exchange lessons from the field, and align around DCAF’s new institutional strategy. The event fostered collaboration and strategic foresight to strengthen impact in complex contexts.
11 Jul 2025
Human security at the heart of NATO seminar in Antalya DCAF took part in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group Seminar in Antalya, Türkiye. With 180 participants from NATO and partner regions, discussions focused on governance, human security, and parliamentary oversight. DCAF emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue, transparency, and legitimacy—drawing on field experience from contexts such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. 07 Jul 2025
Human security at the heart of NATO seminar in Antalya
DCAF took part in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group Seminar in Antalya, Türkiye. With 180 participants from NATO and partner regions, discussions focused on governance, human security, and parliamentary oversight. DCAF emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue, transparency, and legitimacy—drawing on field experience from contexts such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
07 Jul 2025
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opinion The importance of interim security governance mechanisms in the occupied Palestinian territory 04 Jul 2025
Multimedia Raising awareness of drug use in schools in Burkina Faso 25 Jun 2025
Publications DCAF Annual Report 2024 19 Jun 2025
Publications Human security provisions in ceasefire and peace agreements: case studies from Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia 12 Jun 2025
Publications More than a mandate? Making gender training in security institutions matter 28 May 2025
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More than a mandate? Making gender training in security institutions matter
28 May 2025
Event UN Protection of Civilians Week 16 May 2025
Publications Use of police force: A framework to ensure good governance over the use of force 09 May 2025
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Use of police force: A framework to ensure good governance over the use of force
09 May 2025
Publications Violence and hooliganism in sports stadiums in Morocco: A comprehensive approach 08 May 2025
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Violence and hooliganism in sports stadiums in Morocco: A comprehensive approach
08 May 2025
Event Global conference on cyber capacity building 07 May 2025
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