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Shaping the security sector's response to climate change Thank you to the International Organization of La Francophonie for hosting us and an interactive workshop on the role of defense and security actors in responding to the challenges generated by climate change and environmental degradation. In many fragile and conflict-affected states especially, climate change endangers efforts to secure peace and security while deepening inequalities. We research ways in which the security sector can help manage the societal pressures from the climate crisis, and also how climate change may eventually (re)shape its work and operational environment. 02 Oct 2024
Shaping the security sector's response to climate change
Thank you to the International Organization of La Francophonie for hosting us and an interactive workshop on the role of defense and security actors in responding to the challenges generated by climate change and environmental degradation. In many fragile and conflict-affected states especially, climate change endangers efforts to secure peace and security while deepening inequalities. We research ways in which the security sector can help manage the societal pressures from the climate crisis, and also how climate change may eventually (re)shape its work and operational environment.
02 Oct 2024
Supporting press freedom as key to effective democratic oversight Recently our Director, Nathalie Chuard, met with Pedro Vaca Villarreal, Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, to discuss how DCAF’s Regional Media & Police programme aligns with the organization’s recommendations on press freedom and the protection of journalists. The five-country programme is an expansion of a project that began in Colombia and resulted in the first-ever guidelines for its national police to interact with the media. Chuard and Villarreal explored potential areas for future collaboration between DCAF and the Commission to expand our work promoting press freedoms across Latin America. 01 Oct 2024
Supporting press freedom as key to effective democratic oversight
Recently our Director, Nathalie Chuard, met with Pedro Vaca Villarreal, Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, to discuss how DCAF’s Regional Media & Police programme aligns with the organization’s recommendations on press freedom and the protection of journalists. The five-country programme is an expansion of a project that began in Colombia and resulted in the first-ever guidelines for its national police to interact with the media. Chuard and Villarreal explored potential areas for future collaboration between DCAF and the Commission to expand our work promoting press freedoms across Latin America.
01 Oct 2024
Flying the flag for peace, justice, and strong institutions DCAF proudly joined in to mark the annual SDG Flag Day in support of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Since 2019, schools, communities, organisations, businesses, and governments around the world have raised the flag to champion the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2030 Agenda is the global framework designed to help find joint solutions for worldwide challenges such as climate change, health crises, insecurity, and a lack of access to justice. SSG/R is a direct contributor to the achievement of SDG 16 – peace, justice, and strong institutions. 27 Sep 2024
Flying the flag for peace, justice, and strong institutions
DCAF proudly joined in to mark the annual SDG Flag Day in support of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Since 2019, schools, communities, organisations, businesses, and governments around the world have raised the flag to champion the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2030 Agenda is the global framework designed to help find joint solutions for worldwide challenges such as climate change, health crises, insecurity, and a lack of access to justice. SSG/R is a direct contributor to the achievement of SDG 16 – peace, justice, and strong institutions.
27 Sep 2024
Improving what do through regular knowledge sharing Last week, experts from across DCAF’s teams came together to share experiences and insights on how to overcome the challenges of getting youth meaningfully engaged in security sector reform and oversight mechanisms. One of the most valuable assets for any team is the collective knowledge of its members. Sharing insights, experiences, and ideas strengthens our teamwork and enhances the effectiveness of our projects. The session highlighted linkages between SSG/R and the YPS agenda, national action plans, and strategies for incorporating youth perspectives into policy and practice. 26 Sep 2024
Improving what do through regular knowledge sharing
Last week, experts from across DCAF’s teams came together to share experiences and insights on how to overcome the challenges of getting youth meaningfully engaged in security sector reform and oversight mechanisms. One of the most valuable assets for any team is the collective knowledge of its members. Sharing insights, experiences, and ideas strengthens our teamwork and enhances the effectiveness of our projects. The session highlighted linkages between SSG/R and the YPS agenda, national action plans, and strategies for incorporating youth perspectives into policy and practice.
26 Sep 2024
DCAF’s new Visiting Fellow, Dr. Sorcha MacLeod Sorcha MacLeod, a global expert on the regulation of mercenaries and private military and security companies (PMSCs) is DCAF’s new Visiting Fellow 2024-2026. Sorcha leads the MERCURY project at the University of Copenhagen which combines data-driven mapping and analysis of mercenary operations with legal and qualitative analysis. Findings from the MERCURY project will feed into DCAF’s Legislative Guidance Tool on PMSCs, and a capacity-building tool for national and regional accountability mechanisms. DCAF’s Visiting Fellows are leading academic experts. We partner with them to help apply their research results in practical security sector reform and good governance initiatives on the ground. 23 Sep 2024
DCAF’s new Visiting Fellow, Dr. Sorcha MacLeod
Sorcha MacLeod, a global expert on the regulation of mercenaries and private military and security companies (PMSCs) is DCAF’s new Visiting Fellow 2024-2026. Sorcha leads the MERCURY project at the University of Copenhagen which combines data-driven mapping and analysis of mercenary operations with legal and qualitative analysis. Findings from the MERCURY project will feed into DCAF’s Legislative Guidance Tool on PMSCs, and a capacity-building tool for national and regional accountability mechanisms. DCAF’s Visiting Fellows are leading academic experts. We partner with them to help apply their research results in practical security sector reform and good governance initiatives on the ground.
23 Sep 2024
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Event Responsible business in uncertain times: strengthening corporate leadership amidst widening global conflicts 01 Oct 2024
Event DCAF Young Faces 2024-2025 25 Sep 2024
Event Heightened human rights due diligence: responsible business in conflict-affected and high-risk areas 25 Sep 2024
Event Geneva Peace Week 2024 16 Sep 2024
article Strength through unity: the power of networking for women in security forces 09 Sep 2024
Publications Military justice: A comparative study of parliamentary oversight in Euro-Atlantic countries 09 Sep 2024
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Military justice: A comparative study of parliamentary oversight in Euro-Atlantic countries
09 Sep 2024
E-learning The environment and security sector governance and reform 26 Aug 2024
article From Finland to Armenia: Diverse approaches to increasing women’s participation in armed forces 08 Aug 2024
Multimedia Mini documentary: access to legal identity documents in Kenya 08 Aug 2024
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