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Helping the police to police themselves DCAF was in North Macedonia recently to support a training course on best practices for conducting internal criminal investigations into crimes committed by police officers. The course brought together representatives from the Department for Internal Control, Criminal Investigations, and Professional Standards, and was led by judicial experts including a prosecutor, defense lawyer, and judges. Participants discussed key coordination challenges with the judiciary and proposed solutions to enhance the effectiveness of internal criminal investigations. Effective internal oversight and accountability helps police forces’ maintain the trust and confidence of the populations they serve. 13 Nov 2024
Helping the police to police themselves
DCAF was in North Macedonia recently to support a training course on best practices for conducting internal criminal investigations into crimes committed by police officers. The course brought together representatives from the Department for Internal Control, Criminal Investigations, and Professional Standards, and was led by judicial experts including a prosecutor, defense lawyer, and judges. Participants discussed key coordination challenges with the judiciary and proposed solutions to enhance the effectiveness of internal criminal investigations. Effective internal oversight and accountability helps police forces’ maintain the trust and confidence of the populations they serve.
13 Nov 2024
Enforcing the ‘rules of war’ in conflict zones DCAF’s Director Nathalie Chuard (centre left) welcomed Inna Zavorotko (top right) of the International Law Division in the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to discuss our ongoing cooperation to mainstream International Humanitarian Law in the operations of the country’s armed forces. DCAF supports Ukraine to strengthen IHL implementation and compliance through training, and by providing technical advice on the creation of laws, policy, and regulation. 11 Nov 2024
Enforcing the ‘rules of war’ in conflict zones
DCAF’s Director Nathalie Chuard (centre left) welcomed Inna Zavorotko (top right) of the International Law Division in the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to discuss our ongoing cooperation to mainstream International Humanitarian Law in the operations of the country’s armed forces. DCAF supports Ukraine to strengthen IHL implementation and compliance through training, and by providing technical advice on the creation of laws, policy, and regulation.
11 Nov 2024
Strengthening protection for human rights defenders The Colombian Ombudsperson's Office, led by Iris Marín Ortiz, has announced the creation of a working group on Human Rights Defenders and Social Leadership within the Ibero-American Federation of Ombudspersons. It’s an important step towards protecting human rights defenders and civil society leaders throughout the region. Marín Ortiz also stressed the urgent need for robust national policies and greater cooperation between ombudspersons and national human rights institutions. This initiative is possible thanks to the generous support of Germany. 08 Nov 2024
Strengthening protection for human rights defenders
The Colombian Ombudsperson's Office, led by Iris Marín Ortiz, has announced the creation of a working group on Human Rights Defenders and Social Leadership within the Ibero-American Federation of Ombudspersons. It’s an important step towards protecting human rights defenders and civil society leaders throughout the region. Marín Ortiz also stressed the urgent need for robust national policies and greater cooperation between ombudspersons and national human rights institutions. This initiative is possible thanks to the generous support of Germany.
08 Nov 2024
Improving civilian oversight in North Macedonia We recently hosted the third session of our training-the-trainers programme that’s dedicated to enhancing the skills of representatives from civil society organizations, media, and parliamentary staff in North Macedonia. This recent session focused on theories and types of instructional design, equipping participants with crucial skills to develop effective training programs, curricula, and instructional frameworks. The goal is to strengthen democratic oversight by empowering civil society groups and journalists with advanced knowledge and skills to effectively disseminate information on security sector reform and governance across their organisations and networks. 07 Nov 2024
Improving civilian oversight in North Macedonia
We recently hosted the third session of our training-the-trainers programme that’s dedicated to enhancing the skills of representatives from civil society organizations, media, and parliamentary staff in North Macedonia. This recent session focused on theories and types of instructional design, equipping participants with crucial skills to develop effective training programs, curricula, and instructional frameworks. The goal is to strengthen democratic oversight by empowering civil society groups and journalists with advanced knowledge and skills to effectively disseminate information on security sector reform and governance across their organisations and networks.
07 Nov 2024
Supporting gender equality in the defence sector Last week, DCAF was in New York with our partners in the United Nations for the release of the report, Towards equal opportunity for women in the defence sector. Based in part on DCAF’s extensive research on issues related to gender and security, the report highlights the ongoing under-representation of women in the armed forces, particularly in leadership and combat roles. It also celebrates notable progress and innovative practices in a number of countries that are serving to enhance women's meaningful participation in the armed forces. 06 Nov 2024
Supporting gender equality in the defence sector
Last week, DCAF was in New York with our partners in the United Nations for the release of the report, Towards equal opportunity for women in the defence sector. Based in part on DCAF’s extensive research on issues related to gender and security, the report highlights the ongoing under-representation of women in the armed forces, particularly in leadership and combat roles. It also celebrates notable progress and innovative practices in a number of countries that are serving to enhance women's meaningful participation in the armed forces.
06 Nov 2024
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