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DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to making states and people safer through more effective and accountable security and justice. Since 2000, the Centre has facilitated, driven and shaped security sector reform (SSR) policy and programming around the world. Good security sector governance (SSG), based on the rule of law and respect for human rights, is a cornerstone of sustainable development.

  1. Why is media coverage of the security sector crucial?

    JAN 19

    Why is media coverage of the security sector crucial?

    In this episode, we speak to Jacqueline Dalton, Head ofeditorial content at Fondation Hirondelle. For over 30 years, this non-profit organisation has been building and supporting local media and journalists in fragile contexts to ensure that people facing crises have access to reliable, local, independent information. Link to Fondation Hirondelle: https://www.hirondelle.org/fr/ Shaping Security puts security governance at the heart of the conversation, offering a clear and accessible way to understand today’s security challenges and what is truly at stake. Link to the episode page with all resources: https://www.dcaf.ch/shaping-security-s01-e01 Direct link to the resources mentioned by Jackie Dalton  - Anatomy of a killing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbnLkc6r3yc   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.dcaf.ch/subscribe

    24 min
  2. Donors Talk SSR - Women who have shaped SSG/R: Petra van Oijen

    12/18/2024

    Donors Talk SSR - Women who have shaped SSG/R: Petra van Oijen

    This episode features Petra van Oijen, security sector governance and reform expert. It reflects on Petra’s significant contribution over the past 20 years to our sector, through - national security strategy development, - gender equality, - civil-military relations, - trainings, and beyond - as one of the women who has helped build the field that we work in today.

    28 min
  3. Donors Talk SSR - Inside every uniform is a human being - addressing trauma as a missing link in security sector reform (Part 2/2)

    12/18/2024

    Donors Talk SSR - Inside every uniform is a human being - addressing trauma as a missing link in security sector reform (Part 2/2)

    Security sector institutions are exposed to high levels of stress and trauma. The second part of this two-part episode delves deeper into the concept of trauma layering, the role that culture plays in understanding what trauma is, and what it means to take a trauma-informed approach to security sector reform and governance programming. Featured on the episode are Abigail Robinson (independent expert in security sector governance and reform), Dan Hales (Head of the DCAF Honduras Office), and Dr. Karen Treisman (clinical psychologist, organisational consultant, trainer and author).

    44 min
  4. Donors Talk SSR - Inside every uniform is a human being - addressing trauma as a missing link in security sector reform (Part 1/2)

    10/28/2024

    Donors Talk SSR - Inside every uniform is a human being - addressing trauma as a missing link in security sector reform (Part 1/2)

    Security sector institutions are exposed to high levels of stress and trauma. This two-part episode explores how trauma in security institutions, in particular the police, affects the wellbeing of its individual members, the organization as a whole, and relationships between communities and security forces. Featured on the episode are Abigail Robinson (independent expert in security sector governance and reform), Dan Hales (Head of the DCAF Honduras Office), and Dr. Karen Treisman (clinical psychologist, organisational consultant, trainer and author).

    34 min
  5. Donors Talk SSR - Michal Mlynár reflects on people, leadership, and partnerships for peace and security

    06/12/2024

    Donors Talk SSR - Michal Mlynár reflects on people, leadership, and partnerships for peace and security

    Featuring Michal Mlynár, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Acting Executive Director of UN-Habitat, this episode recognises his significant contributions to the field - spanning almost 30 years - working on issues related to international organisations, security sector governance, development cooperation, and humanitarian aid.

    33 min
  6. Donors Talk SSR - Women who have shaped SSG/R: Thammy Evans

    04/05/2024

    Donors Talk SSR - Women who have shaped SSG/R: Thammy Evans

    This episode features Thammy Evans, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center, and reflects on Thammy’s significant contribution over the past 20 years to the fields of defence reform and governance, conflict prevention, and climate security - as one of the women who has helped build the field that we work in today.

    41 min
  7. Donors Talk SSR - Robots and AI in frontline policing

    02/14/2024

    Donors Talk SSR - Robots and AI in frontline policing

    Featuring Brendan Schulman, Vice President of Policy and Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, this episode unpacks the potential and challenges of integrating robotics and AI in law enforcement.

    19 min
  8. Cyber talks – Towards more secure cyberspace for all

    12/08/2023

    Cyber talks – Towards more secure cyberspace for all

    In this episode of Cyber Talks, hosted by Laylo Merali, we focus on ways forward - exploring what can be done to make cyberspace more secure and combat online gender-based violence. Joining us are Dunja Mijatović, Human Rights Commissioner at the Council of Europe, and Ena Bavčić, editor and co-author of the publication, 'Online Actions, Offline Harms: Case Studies on Gender and Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans', which has been a focal point in our previous discussions. This episode has been produced following the launch of the publication mentioned above.

    31 min
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DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to making states and people safer through more effective and accountable security and justice. Since 2000, the Centre has facilitated, driven and shaped security sector reform (SSR) policy and programming around the world. Good security sector governance (SSG), based on the rule of law and respect for human rights, is a cornerstone of sustainable development.

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