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Launch of the Yemeni Code of Honour On 29 October at the United Nations in Geneva, DCAF convened around 100 Yemeni tribal leaders to launch the Code of Honour for the protection of civilians in Yemen. Signed so far by nearly 5,000 tribal leaders, rooted in tribal customs and international humanitarian principles, the Code aims to reduce civilian harm, establish shared conduct standards across conflict lines, and build trust, accountability and confidence. Developed by Yemenis through DCAF-supported dialogues since early 2024, it is supported by Switzerland and the Netherlands. 29 Oct 2026

  • Launch of the Yemeni Code of Honour

    On 29 October at the United Nations in Geneva, DCAF convened around 100 Yemeni tribal leaders to launch the Code of Honour for the protection of civilians in Yemen. Signed so far by nearly 5,000 tribal leaders, rooted in tribal customs and international humanitarian principles, the Code aims to reduce civilian harm, establish shared conduct standards across conflict lines, and build trust, accountability and confidence. Developed by Yemenis through DCAF-supported dialogues since early 2024, it is supported by Switzerland and the Netherlands.

    29 Oct 2026

Climate, peace and security dialogue with IRES DCAF and the Moroccan Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES) held a dialogue on the nexus between climate, peace and security in the Sahel-Atlantic space. At the IRES headquarters in Rabat, experts, researchers and practitioners examined the security implications of climate change. The discussions also led to policy recommendations and proposed cooperation strategies to address these challenges. 27 Oct 2026

  • Climate, peace and security dialogue with IRES

    DCAF and the Moroccan Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES) held a dialogue on the nexus between climate, peace and security in the Sahel-Atlantic space. At the IRES headquarters in Rabat, experts, researchers and practitioners examined the security implications of climate change. The discussions also led to policy recommendations and proposed cooperation strategies to address these challenges.

    27 Oct 2026

Comparative research on urban policing in Mexico DCAF conducted field research on metropolitan and municipal policing models in Mexico City and Monterrey. This work forms part of DCAF's comparative study on urban policing, which builds on earlier research in Kenya with new case studies in Mexico, Ghana and South Africa. Together, the findings will feed into DCAF's advisory support to the Kenyan police on defining a policing model for Nairobi.   22 Oct 2026

  • Comparative research on urban policing in Mexico

    DCAF conducted field research on metropolitan and municipal policing models in Mexico City and Monterrey. This work forms part of DCAF's comparative study on urban policing, which builds on earlier research in Kenya with new case studies in Mexico, Ghana and South Africa. Together, the findings will feed into DCAF's advisory support to the Kenyan police on defining a policing model for Nairobi.
     

    22 Oct 2026

DCAF meets with UN special rapporteur DCAF welcomed the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression to its Geneva headquarters for an exchange on his priorities and vision for the mandate. DCAF presented its work and they explored areas for future collaboration. The Special Rapporteur also invited DCAF to contribute to his call for inputs on the mandate’s strategic priorities. 20 Oct 2026

  • DCAF meets with UN special rapporteur

    DCAF welcomed the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression to its Geneva headquarters for an exchange on his priorities and vision for the mandate. DCAF presented its work and they explored areas for future collaboration. The Special Rapporteur also invited DCAF to contribute to his call for inputs on the mandate’s strategic priorities.

    20 Oct 2026

DCAF at Geneva Peace Forum 2026 DCAF is at the Geneva Peace Forum this week. Under the theme "Choose Peace", DCAF joins the international community in four important events, focused on topics such as the inclusion of young people in security dialogue, the current state of the security landscape of the Middle East and conflict prevention in West Africa. Thank you to the Geneva peace Forum for creating this essential space for dialogue, new connections and valuable exchange. For more information, check out the whole programme.  14 Oct 2026

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