DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to improving the security of states  and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, respect for human  rights, and gender equality. Since its founding in 2000, DCAF has contributed to making peace and  development more sustainable by assisting partner states, and international actors supporting these  states, to improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms.  It creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, provides legal and  policy advice and supports capacity‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders.

DCAF’s Foundation Council members represent over 50 countries and the Canton of Geneva. Active in  over 70 countries, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading centres of  excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). DCAF is guided by the  principles of neutrality, impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation, and gender equality. For  more information visit www.dcaf.ch and follow us on Twitter @DCAF_Geneva.