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Strengthening cyber resilience in the Western Balkans The 2025 edition of Balkan Cybersecurity Days wrapped up successfully, bringing together 120 cybersecurity professionals from across the Western Balkans. Over three days, participants explored key topics including cyber threats, AI, and governance through expert-led panels and technical training sessions. This event highlighted the need for collaboration and knowledge-sharing in tackling cyber challenges. 29 Apr 2025
Strengthening cyber resilience in the Western Balkans
The 2025 edition of Balkan Cybersecurity Days wrapped up successfully, bringing together 120 cybersecurity professionals from across the Western Balkans. Over three days, participants explored key topics including cyber threats, AI, and governance through expert-led panels and technical training sessions. This event highlighted the need for collaboration and knowledge-sharing in tackling cyber challenges.
29 Apr 2025
Reintegration of women and LGBTQI+ veterans in Ukraine As part of our project Building Diverse and Inclusive Reintegration Policies and Practices for Veterans, we have launched a network of civil society actors to advance the rights of women and LGBTQI+ veterans across different regions of Ukraine. In collaboration with the NGO Horizon of Changes , we recently hosted the first network coordination meeting, bringing together civil society organizations to discuss the needs of the network, identify areas of collaboration and define next steps for working together. 27 Apr 2025
Reintegration of women and LGBTQI+ veterans in Ukraine
As part of our project Building Diverse and Inclusive Reintegration Policies and Practices for Veterans, we have launched a network of civil society actors to advance the rights of women and LGBTQI+ veterans across different regions of Ukraine. In collaboration with the NGO Horizon of Changes , we recently hosted the first network coordination meeting, bringing together civil society organizations to discuss the needs of the network, identify areas of collaboration and define next steps for working together.
27 Apr 2025
Tackling cyberviolence through the judicial system DCAF brought together judges, lawyers, and civil society experts in Casablanca, Morocco for a roundtable on judicial responses to cyberviolence against women and girls. Organized with the Moroccan Association of Judges, the National Human Rights Council, and the Bar Association of Casablanca, the event explored legal challenges, shared comparative practices, and identified ways to strengthen victim protection and access to justice in Morocco. 24 Apr 2025
Tackling cyberviolence through the judicial system
DCAF brought together judges, lawyers, and civil society experts in Casablanca, Morocco for a roundtable on judicial responses to cyberviolence against women and girls.
24 Apr 2025
Organized with the Moroccan Association of Judges, the National Human Rights Council, and the Bar Association of Casablanca, the event explored legal challenges, shared comparative practices, and identified ways to strengthen victim protection and access to justice in Morocco.
Strengthening security sector reform with The Gambia DCAF welcomed a high-level delegation of security sector officials from The Gambia, led by Hon. Mr. Dawda A. Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. We presented our long-standing partnership and recent work in support of The Gambia Police Force, Immigration Department, and Fire and Rescue Service. The discussion highlighted shared priorities, including the importance of legislative reform, inter-agency coordination, and the integration of data-driven approaches to tackle emerging challenges such as cybercrime, misinformation, and regional threats. 22 Apr 2025
Strengthening security sector reform with The Gambia
DCAF welcomed a high-level delegation of security sector officials from The Gambia, led by Hon. Mr. Dawda A. Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. We presented our long-standing partnership and recent work in support of The Gambia Police Force, Immigration Department, and Fire and Rescue Service. The discussion highlighted shared priorities, including the importance of legislative reform, inter-agency coordination, and the integration of data-driven approaches to tackle emerging challenges such as cybercrime, misinformation, and regional threats.
22 Apr 2025
Celebrating local leadership in Colombia DCAF and La Escuela Digital joined forces in Colombia to highlight the inspiring work of social leaders who are transforming their communities from within. From the powerful storytelling of the Weavers of Mampuján in María la Baja—where art becomes a tool for healing and memory—to eco-leadership in Puerto Leguízamo, where local traditions meet environmental protection, to youth empowerment in Bogotá through Actitud Resiliente, each initiative reflects resilience, creativity, and commitment to peace. 17 Apr 2025
Celebrating local leadership in Colombia
DCAF and La Escuela Digital joined forces in Colombia to highlight the inspiring work of social leaders who are transforming their communities from within.
17 Apr 2025
From the powerful storytelling of the Weavers of Mampuján in María la Baja—where art becomes a tool for healing and memory—to eco-leadership in Puerto Leguízamo, where local traditions meet environmental protection, to youth empowerment in Bogotá through Actitud Resiliente, each initiative reflects resilience, creativity, and commitment to peace.
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