Institution: DCAF and Inclusive Security
Type of Material: Training Manual/Guide
Year of Publication: 2013
Focal Area: Peace and Security
Description:
This guide for women in civil society provides concrete steps on how to develop a security sector that is effective and accountable. Published by the Institute for Inclusive Security and the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF), the guide is directed at women who have not formally studied security or worked with the security sector and draws on varied experiences of women in civil society from across the world. In addition to introducing key concepts in security and SSR, it outlines concrete ways for women in civil society to get involved and influence reform from the grassroots. It includes specific steps on how to research security issues, form coalitions of like-minded citizens, plan strategically, develop recommendations, advocate, and engage directly with security actors. It also contains practical tools for women to take action, such as talking points for meetings with policymakers, group activities to identify local security risks, and definitions of security jargon. A training curriculum developed in 2017 to accompany this Guide is also available here.
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