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Advancing human rights in the extractive sector DCAF joined governments, companies, and civil society at the annual plenary of the Voluntary Principles Initiative to strengthen the link between security, human rights, and responsible business. DCAF supports the initiative’s implementation in Peru, DRC, Mozambique, and Nigeria, helping ensure that security arrangements around natural resource extraction protect local communities. As new global challenges reshape corporate responsibilities, the Voluntary Principles provide a critical framework for rights-respecting operations. 09 May 2025
Advancing human rights in the extractive sector
DCAF joined governments, companies, and civil society at the annual plenary of the Voluntary Principles Initiative to strengthen the link between security, human rights, and responsible business. DCAF supports the initiative’s implementation in Peru, DRC, Mozambique, and Nigeria, helping ensure that security arrangements around natural resource extraction protect local communities. As new global challenges reshape corporate responsibilities, the Voluntary Principles provide a critical framework for rights-respecting operations.
09 May 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
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
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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
Event Geneva Cyber Week 07 May 2025
Publications The Future of Peacekeeping Needs Everyone 07 May 2025
Publications Understanding how GBV capacity-building in peacetime has an impact during war - Ukraine case study 07 May 2025
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Understanding how GBV capacity-building in peacetime has an impact during war - Ukraine case study
07 May 2025
Publications Women’s meaningful participation in cybersecurity workforce in the public sector in the Western Balkans 05 May 2025
Publications Combating image-based sexual abuse online: a legal perspective on the Western Balkans 05 May 2025
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Combating image-based sexual abuse online: a legal perspective on the Western Balkans
05 May 2025
Multimedia Mini-documentaries series: Intelligence and Security Sector Reforms in North Macedonia 16 Apr 2025
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Mini-documentaries series: Intelligence and Security Sector Reforms in North Macedonia
16 Apr 2025
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