Geneva Center for Security Sector Governance
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DCAF
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DCAF is dedicated to making states and people safer, within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
DCAF creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, and provides legal and policy advice. DCAF supports capacity building of state, civil society and private sector stakeholders by providing access to independent expertise and information on Security Sector Governance and Reform (SSG/R).
Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)
How we work
DCAF assists partner states in developing laws, institutions, policies and practices to improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms based on international norms and good practices. DCAF advises governments and international organizations in designing and implementing their own programmes for supporting states in developing their security sector governance.
... and why
DCAF works towards this making states and people safer by assisting partner states, and international actors supporting these states, to improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms based on international norms and best practices, and in response to specific local contexts and challenges.
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DCAF is a a catalyst for change, tackling complex challenges and making a difference through our hard work and determination. We are a knowledge organization, building and sharing expertise. DCAF is a learning organization, offering hands-on experience, training and career development.
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