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Shaping the future of UN peacekeeping On the sidelines of the Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, DCAF, UN OROLSI, and IPI co-hosted a side event in New York to explore lessons learned from security sector governance and reform. The discussion highlighted key recommendations for more effective peace operations — including sustainable transitions, gender-responsive approaches, and stronger political strategies. 21 Jul 2025

  • Shaping the future of UN peacekeeping

    On the sidelines of the Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, DCAF, UN OROLSI, and IPI co-hosted a side event in New York to explore lessons learned from security sector governance and reform. The discussion highlighted key recommendations for more effective peace operations — including sustainable transitions, gender-responsive approaches, and stronger political strategies.

    21 Jul 2025

Strengthening inclusive reintegration for veterans DCAF and Horizon of Changes held a second MEAL workshop as part of a project to support diverse and inclusive reintegration policies for veterans in Ukraine. Civil society participants explored key monitoring and evaluation tools while strengthening advocacy for women and LGBTIQ+ veterans.  18 Jul 2025

  • Strengthening inclusive reintegration for veterans

    DCAF and Horizon of Changes held a second MEAL workshop as part of a project to support diverse and inclusive reintegration policies for veterans in Ukraine. Civil society participants explored key monitoring and evaluation tools while strengthening advocacy for women and LGBTIQ+ veterans. 

    18 Jul 2025

Celebrating 25 years of partnership in Beirut As part of its 25th anniversary, DCAF hosted a reception in Beirut, gathering representatives from Lebanese security agencies, civil society, ministries, and the diplomatic community. The event, attended by Director Nathalie Chuard, honored decades of collaboration and reaffirmed DCAF’s commitment to transparent, inclusive, and accountable security governance in Lebanon and beyond. 14 Jul 2025

  • Celebrating 25 years of partnership in Beirut

    As part of its 25th anniversary, DCAF hosted a reception in Beirut, gathering representatives from Lebanese security agencies, civil society, ministries, and the diplomatic community. The event, attended by Director Nathalie Chuard, honored decades of collaboration and reaffirmed DCAF’s commitment to transparent, inclusive, and accountable security governance in Lebanon and beyond.

    14 Jul 2025

Country office leaders meet in Geneva DCAF hosted its annual Heads of Country Office meeting in Geneva. Leaders from DCAF’s 15 country offices gathered to reflect on trends in security sector governance, exchange lessons from the field, and align around DCAF’s new institutional strategy. The event fostered collaboration and strategic foresight to strengthen impact in complex contexts. 11 Jul 2025

  • Country office leaders meet in Geneva

    DCAF hosted its annual Heads of Country Office meeting in Geneva. Leaders from DCAF’s 15 country offices gathered to reflect on trends in security sector governance, exchange lessons from the field, and align around DCAF’s new institutional strategy. The event fostered collaboration and strategic foresight to strengthen impact in complex contexts.

    11 Jul 2025

Human security at the heart of NATO seminar in Antalya DCAF took part in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group Seminar in Antalya, Türkiye. With 180 participants from NATO and partner regions, discussions focused on governance, human security, and parliamentary oversight. DCAF emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue, transparency, and legitimacy—drawing on field experience from contexts such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. 07 Jul 2025

  • Human security at the heart of NATO seminar in Antalya

    DCAF took part in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group Seminar in Antalya, Türkiye. With 180 participants from NATO and partner regions, discussions focused on governance, human security, and parliamentary oversight. DCAF emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue, transparency, and legitimacy—drawing on field experience from contexts such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.

    07 Jul 2025

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