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From theory to practice: advancing SSR and DDR in Kenya As part of our partnership with the International Peace Support Training Centre, anchored in the Switzerland–Kenya peace and security agreement, DCAF co-delivered the Level 2 Pilot Course on Security Sector Reform and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration in Nairobi. Through interactive sessions and simulations, participants explored how theory meets reality, from governance reforms and post-conflict recovery to decision-making under political pressure. 20 Oct 2025
From theory to practice: advancing SSR and DDR in Kenya
As part of our partnership with the International Peace Support Training Centre, anchored in the Switzerland–Kenya peace and security agreement, DCAF co-delivered the Level 2 Pilot Course on Security Sector Reform and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration in Nairobi. Through interactive sessions and simulations, participants explored how theory meets reality, from governance reforms and post-conflict recovery to decision-making under political pressure.
20 Oct 2025
Strengthening border crisis response in The Gambia DCAF held a multi-agency simulation in Banjul under the EU-funded project “Support to the Gambian security sector reform process for improved security, migration and border management.” Bringing together 28 border officials and 13 observers from security institutions, local authorities, and civil society, the exercise tested coordinated responses to evolving crises, from health risks to misinformation and unrest. 17 Oct 2025
Strengthening border crisis response in The Gambia
DCAF held a multi-agency simulation in Banjul under the EU-funded project “Support to the Gambian security sector reform process for improved security, migration and border management.” Bringing together 28 border officials and 13 observers from security institutions, local authorities, and civil society, the exercise tested coordinated responses to evolving crises, from health risks to misinformation and unrest.
17 Oct 2025
Leveraging the UPR for accountable security governance At the United Nations Human Rights Council, DCAF co-organized a side event with the Permanent Missions of The Gambia and Switzerland on how the Universal Periodic Review can strengthen accountable, rights-based security institutions. Drawing on findings from DCAF’s forthcoming policy brief analysing over 100,000 UPR recommendations, the discussion explored how the UPR can help address governance gaps, promote inclusive and people-centred institutions, and prevent violence by tackling its root causes. 13 Oct 2025
Leveraging the UPR for accountable security governance
At the United Nations Human Rights Council, DCAF co-organized a side event with the Permanent Missions of The Gambia and Switzerland on how the Universal Periodic Review can strengthen accountable, rights-based security institutions. Drawing on findings from DCAF’s forthcoming policy brief analysing over 100,000 UPR recommendations, the discussion explored how the UPR can help address governance gaps, promote inclusive and people-centred institutions, and prevent violence by tackling its root causes.
13 Oct 2025
Strengthening partnerships in Canada DCAF’s Director, Ambassador Nathalie Chuard, and Head of Partnerships, Cristina Finch, visited Ottawa to engage with key Canadian partners on shared priorities in peace, governance, and inclusive security. Meetings with senior representatives from Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence focused on cooperation in Ukraine, Haiti, Lebanon, the Indo-Pacific, and the Sahel, as well as on gender-responsive governance, institutional capacity building, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda. 10 Oct 2025
Strengthening partnerships in Canada
DCAF’s Director, Ambassador Nathalie Chuard, and Head of Partnerships, Cristina Finch, visited Ottawa to engage with key Canadian partners on shared priorities in peace, governance, and inclusive security. Meetings with senior representatives from Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence focused on cooperation in Ukraine, Haiti, Lebanon, the Indo-Pacific, and the Sahel, as well as on gender-responsive governance, institutional capacity building, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
10 Oct 2025
Integrating gender into protection of civilians At the 2025 UN PoC Week in New York, DCAF hosted a side event on how the Women, Peace and Security agenda can be embedded into Protection of Civilians within the framework of International Humanitarian Law. The discussion, with experts from the ICRC, MINUSCA, PAX Iraq, the Jamaica Defence Force, and the Royal Australian Navy, underlined that civilian harm is gendered, that gender analysis must shape all phases of protection efforts, and that leadership and accountability are crucial for impact. 06 Oct 2025
Integrating gender into protection of civilians
At the 2025 UN PoC Week in New York, DCAF hosted a side event on how the Women, Peace and Security agenda can be embedded into Protection of Civilians within the framework of International Humanitarian Law. The discussion, with experts from the ICRC, MINUSCA, PAX Iraq, the Jamaica Defence Force, and the Royal Australian Navy, underlined that civilian harm is gendered, that gender analysis must shape all phases of protection efforts, and that leadership and accountability are crucial for impact.
06 Oct 2025
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