DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance

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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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June 1, 2026Episode 417 min

Can AI be beneficial to justice systems in countries in conflict?

In this episode, we speak to Prateek Sibal, who works inartificial intelligence and digital transformation at UNESCO.Shaping Security puts security governance at the heartof the conversation, offering a clear and accessible way to understand today’ssecurity challenges and what is truly at stake. Link to the episode page with allresources: https://www.dcaf.ch/shaping-security-s01-e04 Direct link to the resources mentioned in the episode:AI essentials for judges https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000396991Governing machine in conflicts with Georgia Hind https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ebreNxiLCS7KO9UPNqPRx?si=p6bmpir6TOGPV0i0LXgpZgSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.dcaf.ch/subscribe

March 30, 2026Episode 326 min

What does the future hold for security institutions like NATO, the UN or the EU?

In this episode, we speak to Philippe Boutinaud, a retired French army officer known for commanding the Paris Fire Brigade in charge of civil protection and security in Paris. Philippe is also currently a senior security and strategy advisor at DCAF. He talks about the future of security institutions like NATO, the UN or the EU.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-e03 Direct link to the resources mentioned in the episode NATO in the 21st Century: Ms Allison Hart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK1t2YnBDEQThe UN at 80: Reform, cuts & the future of multilateralism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O12vuDtVkw0Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠https://www.dcaf.ch/subscribe⁠

February 25, 2026Episode 221 min

How does trauma affect the human behind the uniform?

In this episode, we speak to Dr Karen Treisman, a Clinical Psychologist specialised in trauma. She has worked with former child soldiers, survivors of the Rwandan genocide, refugees, asylum-seekers and more. We think about the human behind the uniform, clarify what are the different forms of trauma that any police officer or soldier could face in their daily work, and why it is important to talk about it rather than hide it. Link to Karen Treisman website: www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk 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-e02 Direct link to the resources mentioned in the episode What Trauma REALLY Does To Your Body? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PzroZA4PCk Police Officer PTSD & Trauma Recovery | First Responder Mental Health from OC87 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOUziW6SwT4 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.dcaf.ch/subscribe

January 19, 2026Episode 124 min

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-e01Direct 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

December 18, 2024Episode 1228 min

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.

December 18, 2024Episode 1143 min

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).

October 28, 2024Episode 1033 min

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).

June 12, 2024Episode 932 min

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.

April 5, 2024Episode 840 min

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.

February 14, 2024Episode 718 min

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.