Resources

Improving citizen–state relationships through community action in Somalia

As a five-year project to improve the relationships between communities and authorities in Somalia draws to a close, we explore the main changes we have seen.

Community policing in Central Asia: Lessons and experiences from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Contributing to people’s safety and peace in Cueibet, South Sudan

“Living in Gudele Block 9 was a nightmare”: people and police working together for Juba's security

The conflict that erupted in Juba, South Sudan in July 2016 had devastating effects on people’s lives - especially their sense of peace and security. Four years since the conflict, there was still no functioning police station in Juba’s Gudele Block 9, adding to the insecurity. Reopening a police station has helped communities in the area restore peace and security among many residents.

Strengthening inclusive development and equal access to resources in Uganda

Supporting civil society and local authorities to address the drivers of violence and insecurity and promote peace and security in Tajikistan

The missing link: Access to justice and community security in Somalia

Support to Tajikistan community-centred police reform

Towards a people-centred approach to security provision: expanding community policing and security

Uzbekistan’s long and fraught history of corruption and abuse of power since independence has led to widespread public mistrust of the police. Saferworld has worked with civil society partner Istiqlol Avlodi to pilot a community policing and community security approach as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to reform the police.