International Standards and Good Practices in the Governance and Oversight of Security Services
This collection of best practices analyses international standards and best practices in the governance and oversight of security services. The report consists of four chapters: (1) mandate and functions of security services; (2) executive control of s … read more
Conference Proceedings 5: Ombuds Institutions & Security Sector Governance
This publication offers the proceedings from Conference 5 on “The role of the ombuds Institutions in security sector governance”. The aim of the conference was to identify a range of priorities and recommendations for Ukraine. Key recommendations inclu … read more
Conference Proceedings 9: Accomplishments, Plans and Lessons Learned
This publication offers the proceedings of Conference 9 on “Accomplishments, Plans and Lessons learned” in the framework of “Monitoring Ukraine’s Security Governance Challenges” project. The 9th conference was the last public event of the two-year proj … read more
Monitoring Law Enforcement. A Guide for Ombuds Institutions
This Series of Monitoring Products is designed to facilitate the work of National Human Rights (Ombuds) Institutions on monitoring the security sector. The series provides guidance on relevant best practices and may also be used for relevant capacity d … read more
Monitoring Security Services. A Guide for Ombuds Institutions
This Series of Monitoring Products is designed to facilitate the work of National Human Rights (Ombuds) Institutions on monitoring the security sector. The series provides guidance on relevant best practices and may also be used for relevant capacity d … read more
Conference Proceedings 8: Human Rights and Security Sector Governance
This publication offers the proceedings of Conference 8 on Human Rights and Security Sector Governance in Ukraine. The 8th conference had a special focus on Gender among other HR-related challenges in Ukraine. It has been noted that further engagement … read more
Key Issues and Policy Recommendations Compilation
This publication provides an overview of the key issues discussed and policy recommenda- tions proposed during the series of conferences for the project “Monitoring Ukraine’s Security Governance Challenges”. The project was implemented jointly by DCAF … read more
Conference Proceedings 4: The Role of Media
This publication offers the proceedings of the Conference 4 “Security Sector Governance: The Role of Media”. Following to the previous conferences findings and recommendations, the forth multi-stakeholder conference was to examine current Ukraine’s sec … read more
Key Issues and Policy Recommendations, Conference 8
This publication offers the Key Issues and Policy Recommendations based on the results of the Eighth International Conference “Human Rights and Security Sector Governance: Ukraine’s Reform Challenges”. Since 2014, Ukraine’s security sector has been und … read more
Key Issues and Policy Recommendations , Conference 5
This publication offers the Key Issues and Policy Recommendations based on the results of the Fifth International Conference “The Role of Ombuds Institutions in Security Sector Governance”. Conference Five, following to the previous conferences recomme … read more
Key Issues and Policy Recommendations, Conference 4
This publication offers the Key Issues and Policy Recommendations based on the results of the Forth International Conference “Security Sector Governance: the Role of the Media”. In established democracies, free and independent media play a crucial role … read more
Key Issues and Policy Recommendations, Conference 1
This publication offers the Key Issues and Policy Recommendations based on the results of the First International Conference “Monitoring Ukraine’s Security Governance Challenges: Status and Needs”. Conference One sought to examine and document challeng … read more
Conference 8: Human Rights and Security Sector Governance: Ukraine’s Reform Challenges
In the framework of the ‘Ukraine – Security Governance Best Practice and Monitoring Platforms’ project, the eighth conference will take place in Kiev between 21 and 22 June. This conference will address Ukraine’s reform challenges related to Hum … read more
Conference 5: The Role of Ombuds Institutions in Security Sector Governance
The fifth multi-stakeholder conference addressing Ukraine’s security governance challenges will take place in Kiev between 29th and 30th November. The conference will focus on the role of independent oversight institutions and monitoring of security se … read more
8th Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces
Jointly hosted by the Inspector General of the Royal Netherlands’ Armed Forces, the National Ombudsman of the Netherlands and the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF), the 8th ICOAF took place in Amsterdam on 2-5 October 2016. The 8th IC … read more
Conference 8: Human Rights and Security Sector Governance
In the framework of the ‘Ukraine – Security Governance Best Practice and Monitoring Platforms’ project, the eighth conference will take place in Kiev between 21 and 22 June. This conference will address Ukraine’s reform challenges related to Human Righ … read more
Conference 5: Role of Ombuds Institutions in Security Sector Governance
The fifth multi-stakeholder conference on «The role of the ombuds Institutions in security sector governance» took place on 29-30 November 2016 in Kyiv.
Human Rights and Security Sector Governance: Conference 8
On the occasion of the 8th Conference held in the framework of DCAF’s ongoing cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands’ it has been announced that an additional event will be held in October. The event will serve as a wrap-up … read more
Conference 5: The Role of Ombuds Institutions in Security Sector Governance
The fifth multi-stakeholder conference on «The role of the ombuds Institutions in security sector governance» took place on 29-30 November 2016 in Kyiv. The Ukrainian parliament commissioner for human rights opened the conference by clarifying the stat … read more
Сторожевые псы? Качество законодательного надзора за обороной в 82 странах
Этот справочник должен помочь лучшему пониманию сильных и слабых сторон законодательных органов при контроле коррупции в сфере обороны и безопасности и дать четкие указания, как парламенты и законодательные органы могут исправить ситуацию.
