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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.

Overcoming tensions between communities and the police in Somalia

Hamse Haibe looks at how Saferworld and partners have been addressing tensions by supporting communities in Mogadishu, Kismayo and Baidoa to address their safety needs through police advisory committees led by the people.

Security integration in Myanmar: past experiences and future visions

Gendered discrimination and corruption in the justice sector – new learning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

How do discrepancies in access to and delivery of services affect men and women differently?  How do gender and corruption interact? How could this feed into conflict? CDA Collaborative Learning Projects has been exploring these questions (see here and here) – and searching for answers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo).

Why is corruption an injustice?

In this 15-minute podcast, Co-Founder of Global Witness Patrick Alley explains why corruption can be considered an injustice, and describes how it drives conflict. 

‘Guvernance’ and the ‘role’ of law: Getting the vowels right

Richard Sannerholm argues for the importance of the rule of law in constraining power with public and transparent rules. 

Helping police to be gender-sensitive in Pakistan

A project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan aimed to reduce violence against women by helping police to be more gender-sensitive.

Myanmar's plural justice system

There is no single justice provider with recognised authority to enforce the law throughout Myanmar. This blog looks at some of the different justice chains people follow to redress grievances, why, and what that means for wider peace and statebuilding dynamics.