The head of the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) addresses civilians and rebel forces in Northern Darfur. ©️UN Photo/Fred Noy
Guidance and Assistance
CROSSROADS
United Nations practical guidance on SSR, for policy makers and practitioners. CROSSROADS is a growing set of short, applicable, state-of-the-art modules on the widest range of SSR areas.
Policy Brief Series
In the Policy Brief Series on Good Governance in National Security we work together with the World Bank to analyze fragility, conflict drivers and risks to peace, security and development associated with weak security sector governance. These nine briefs explore innovative approaches to building capable, efficient, resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and accountable security institutions.
SSuRGe Team
Our 'SSuRGe Team' is how we call the United Nations Standing Capacity for Security Sector Reform and Governance. It provides impactful short-term support in response to requests from governments, regional organizations, United Nations entities and United Nations country teams. The team is based at the United Nations logistics hub in Brindisi, Italy - but it is formally part of the United Nations Headquarters. This ensures that our support is truly grounded in both policy and practice.
Security Sector Reform and Women, Peace and Security
Advancing equal opportunities for women in defence is of paramount importance for keeping, building, and sustaining peace. Representation and diversity allow Member States to leverage broadened skillsets and improves operational effectiveness as well as community trust. The need for diverse perspective and skills in the defence sector is more critical than ever. Through security sector reform, governments can work towards the full, equal, safe and meaningful participation of women in security and defence institutions.
Other Guidance
Over the past decades, the United Nations has published guidance on corrections reform, defence reform, gender, governance, human rights, justice reform, national ownership, national security policies and strategies, peace processes, police reform, transnational organized crime and more.