This week, we gathered national authorities, civil society, and international partners in Chisinau for a multi-stakeholder roundtable and the launch of the Independent Report on Security Sector Governance in the country. Spearheaded by DCAF and the Platform for Security and Defense Initiatives, the report, written by civil society experts, provides a comprehensive analysis of the security sector landscape in Moldova. It evaluates previous reforms with the aim of stimulating constructive dialogue between governments, civil society, and citizens to strengthen democratic practices in the security sector and contribute to a better management of risks and threats.
18 Mar 2024We were honored recently to sign a new framework agreement with the Lebanese Armed Forces to continue supporting their civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) initiatives. This work includes providing expertise to help develop polices and practices in the Armed Forces that will strengthen the relationship between security providers and citizens, especially in conflict-affected communities. This work is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of the Netherlands.
DCAF's headquarters team recently visited our field office in Kyiv for a series of productive meetings with our key partners on how we can best support Ukraine’s SSG/R initiatives. On the agenda were security sector reforms related to EU membership negotiations, building integrity and preventing corruption across the sector, and protecting the human rights of security sector personnel during the current war. We have been supporting Ukraine on SSG/R processes for several years. Following the attack by Russia, we have, among other things, trained soldiers on how to gather evidence of war crimes, and advised officials on improvements to the country’s military justice system.
12 Mar 2024Like all international organizations, DCAF has an ethical duty to 'do no harm' and protect stakeholders and beneficiaries who are at risk of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Last week we hosted colleagues from the Maison de la Paix and International Geneva for an interactive theatre experience designed to build our capacity to prevent and respond to incidents of suspected SEAH. By taking us through true-to-life scenarios, it raised awareness of blind spots and how to take a victim-centered approach to correcting them. The event was possible thanks to the generosity of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
11 Mar 2024Last week, DCAF, the German Embassy in Colombia, and the Foundation for Press Freedom, presented the DCAF Media & Police programme to the high command of the Colombian National Police force. The programme saw an improvement in the working relationship between journalists and police, which results in more accurate reporting and more effective civilian oversight of police behaviour. Major General Salamanca, Director of the Colombian Police, announced that the DCAF-produced guidelines for better media-police relations will be considered for integration as a mandatory part of police training curriculum.
08 Mar 2024