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Urban security and policing in Kenya DCAF concluded its third data collection mission on policing models and urban security in Kenya - a study which looks at how current policing models tackles ever-evolving threats and challenges in the urban landscapes while operating with limited resources. Focus group discussions were held specifically with women and youth associations, as well as with representatives of the business community to discuss their experiences, needs and expectations in terms of delivery of security services. 25 Feb 2026

  • Urban security and policing in Kenya

    DCAF concluded its third data collection mission on policing models and urban security in Kenya - a study which looks at how current policing models tackles ever-evolving threats and challenges in the urban landscapes while operating with limited resources. Focus group discussions were held specifically with women and youth associations, as well as with representatives of the business community to discuss their experiences, needs and expectations in terms of delivery of security services.

    25 Feb 2026

New trainings for the Public Security Directorate of Jordan This month, DCAF delivered four trainings for the Public Security Directorate of Jordan. The trainings strengthened participants’ knowledge and practical skills in gender concepts, gender analysis, gender-responsive project design, and gender-responsive leadership. Participants enhanced their ability to deliver gender trainings using practical, participatory exercises and increased their confidence in addressing resistance to gender-related initiatives. 18 Feb 2026

  • New trainings for the Public Security Directorate of Jordan

    This month, DCAF delivered four trainings for the Public Security Directorate of Jordan. The trainings strengthened participants’ knowledge and practical skills in gender concepts, gender analysis, gender-responsive project design, and gender-responsive leadership. Participants enhanced their ability to deliver gender trainings using practical, participatory exercises and increased their confidence in addressing resistance to gender-related initiatives.

    18 Feb 2026

DCAF is participating in the 2026 Munich Security Conference As one of the world’s leading forums on international security policy, the Munich Security Conference unites experts and decision-makers to discuss today's most critical security issues, including the future of European security. We are pleased to participate in these important discussions through three high-level roundtables: one on the situation in Syria, one on women in defense and the WPS agenda, and one on human security. Stay tuned on our social media to see the highlights from these events. See also Why defence build-up fails without governance, by Nathalie Chuard, Director of DCAF, and Francesca Grandi, Director of Transparency International's Global Defense and Security Program. 13 Feb 2026

  • DCAF is participating in the 2026 Munich Security Conference

    As one of the world’s leading forums on international security policy, the Munich Security Conference unites experts and decision-makers to discuss today's most critical security issues, including the future of European security. We are pleased to participate in these important discussions through three high-level roundtables: one on the situation in Syria, one on women in defense and the WPS agenda, and one on human security. Stay tuned on our social media to see the highlights from these events. See also Why defence build-up fails without governance, by Nathalie Chuard, Director of DCAF, and Francesca Grandi, Director of Transparency International's Global Defense and Security Program.

    13 Feb 2026

Study visit of a high-level Armenian delegation at DCAF DCAF hosted a high-level Armenian delegation at the Maison de la Paix in Geneva for an in-depth study visit on security sector governance. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the programme provided a neutral and confidential setting for government and parliamentary decision-makers to engage, build shared understanding, and align on priorities for Armenia’s reform journey. The study visit served as a comprehensive knowledge-transfer platform, bridging Armenian strategic priorities with international good practices.  09 Feb 2026

  • Study visit of a high-level Armenian delegation at DCAF

    DCAF hosted a high-level Armenian delegation at the Maison de la Paix in Geneva for an in-depth study visit on security sector governance. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the programme provided a neutral and confidential setting for government and parliamentary decision-makers to engage, build shared understanding, and align on priorities for Armenia’s reform journey. The study visit served as a comprehensive knowledge-transfer platform, bridging Armenian strategic priorities with international good practices. 

    09 Feb 2026

DCAF's new podcast Shaping Security is now available! What role does the media play in covering issues related to the security sector? And why does responsible coverage matter more than ever in today’s information landscape? In our first episode, Jackie Dalton, Head of Editorial Content at Fondation Hirondelle, discusses what it means to be a journalist covering the security sector and the variety of challenges they face on the ground. Listen to the first episode now and let us know your thoughts. 06 Feb 2026

  • DCAF's new podcast Shaping Security is now available!

    What role does the media play in covering issues related to the security sector? And why does responsible coverage matter more than ever in today’s information landscape?

    In our first episode, Jackie Dalton, Head of Editorial Content at Fondation Hirondelle, discusses what it means to be a journalist covering the security sector and the variety of challenges they face on the ground. Listen to the first episode now and let us know your thoughts.

    06 Feb 2026

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Publications From assessment tool to strategic lever – Using the MOWIP assessment to strengthen WPS-NAPs 25 Feb 2026

Event Geneva Gender Debate 23 Feb 2026

Event International Cooperation Forum 2026 23 Feb 2026

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opinion Why defence build-up fails without governance 14 Feb 2026

Publications Toolkit for defence ethics: From principles to practice 13 Feb 2026

Publications More than a mandate? Making gender training in security institutions matter 12 Feb 2026

Publications Backing from the brink: Assessing Haiti’s security sector and opportunities for future SSG/R programming 11 Feb 2026

Publications Intelligence oversight in the Euro-Atlantic area: Extending to law enforcement functions 09 Feb 2026

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Why is media coverage of the security sector crucial?

In this episode, we speak to Jacqueline Dalton, Head of editorial content at Fondation Hirondelle. For over 30 years, this non-profit organisation has been building and supporting local media and journalists in fragile contexts to ensure that people facing crises have access to reliable, local, independent information.

Shaping Security: The podcast that puts security governance at the heart of the conversation, offering you a clear and accessible way to understand today’s security challenges and what is truly at stake.

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