Resources

A people-centred approach to security and justice: Recommendations for policy and programming

Stories from Rudaki counselling centre

Women and youth in Rudaki district, Tajikistan face many challenges and threats to their security – including violence at home. As part of Saferworld and our partner Jahon’s support to community policing partnership teams, we have provided a small grant for the team in Rudaki to open a psychological and legal counselling centre. This centre will help in addressing domestic violence issues in the community and preventing further conflict from happening.

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

“A war that hurts us twice”. Inside Kenya’s war on terror: community perspectives on security in Mandera county

Amplifying community voices for sustainable peace in Kenya

The role of the security sector in COVID-19 response: An opportunity to 'build back better'?

Democratising Myanmar’s security sector: enduring legacies and a long road ahead

Democratic reform of Myanmar’s security sector: some signs of progress but much work ahead

Despite ongoing unrest and violence in many parts of Myanmar that have rightly grabbed international attention, as of 2019, limited positive trends towards a more accountable security and justice sector can be seen. Kim Joliffe, outlines three areas where steps can be taken to democratise the country’s security sector.

Road to recovery: addressing conflict through dialogue in South Sudan

Decades of conflict in South Sudan have torn communities apart, with many still struggling to live peacefully or earn a living. Esther and Hakim work in Torit County to bring people together to address tensions and talk over their concerns.