UN support to SSR&G

Official UN X channel on security sector reform & governance (SSR&G). We support nationally-led SSR&G in many contexts/countries, when mandated/requested.

[UN support to SSR&G @UN_SSR]

Rich discussions, among a wealth of expertise, on SSR in #Peacebuilding, the future of #PeaceOperations, the security-development nexus, local security, and how AI will assist us.

[UN support to SSR&G @UN_SSR]

Another fulfilling #CommonConnectionsWeek on SSR! Our annual UN #SecuritySectorReform workshop brought together colleagues from UN agencies, partners, and UN Missions.

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

During the Opening Session of the United Nations CommonConnections Week on #SecuritySectorReform (SSR), @ElizabethSpehar highlighted key priorities:
🗝️ Continue to champion SSR as a core peace operations priority
🗝️ Integrate SSR more organically into the peacebuilding architecture
🗝️ Deepening partnerships – both existing and new

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

Earlier this week, @ElizabethSpehar gave opening remarks at the UN CommonConnections event convening #SecuritySectorReform (SSR) Chiefs in #Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions, UN entities and partners including the EU and AU. This week brings together colleagues from across the UN system to discuss and brainstorm on ways to deliver more impactful and more efficient SSR support to Member States.

[UNSMIL @UNSMILibya]

“SRSG Hanna Tetteh met yesterday with General Salah Al-Namroush, the Chief of General Staff of the Libyan Army, in his office in Tripoli. Discussions extended to the security situation, the importance of advancing military unification, and the implementation of UNSMIL’s political roadmap.

The SRSG reaffirmed UNSMIL’s commitment to supporting Libyan-led efforts toward the unification of the military and security institutions and creating a peaceful environment for the political process and elections.”

[MINUSCA @UN_CAR]

Since 6 am this morning, 1.2 million Central Africans have been voting to elect their MPs and regional & municipal councilors. The elections-the 2nd round and by-elections are being secured by the 🇨🇫 defense and security forces with the support of #MINUSCA peacekeepers.

[UNODC West & Central Africa🇺🇳 @UNODC_WCAfrica]

Gambia 📍
Strong community engagement in Mansakonko, LRR as participants dive into dynamic discussions on security Sector Reform (SSR)- deepening their understanding of the vital role oversight institutions play in advancing accountable, people centred security governance in 🇬🇲

[UN support to SSR&G @UN_SSR]

#UNSSuRGeTeam just completed a mission to Libya, at the request of @UNSMILibya, to support the Security Track of the Structured Dialogue through stakeholder engagement and technical expertise on #SecuritySectorReform and governance.

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

UNOAU joined the Annual UN meeting of Heads of Rule of Law, Justice & Corrections in Cairo, advancing dialogue on accountability, mission transitions & partnerships & highlighting support to AU efforts through #SSR, #DDR & police assistance. Read more: https://t.co/SJARtA70az

[MONUSCO @MONUSCO]

The SRSG and Head of #MONUSCO, James Swan, met with Mr. Désiré-Cashmir Eberande Kolongele, Special Adviser to the Head of State on Security. Discussions focused on SSR, ceasefire monitoring, and joint efforts toward sustainable peace in the DRC.

[MINUSCA @UN_CAR]

Sécurisation des scrutins : la MINUSCA appuie les forces de défense et de sécurité nationales, notamment à travers un soutien logistique, y compris aérien, afin de faciliter leur déploiement sur l’ensemble du territoire.

#ElectionsRCA #IkweOko

[UNTMIS @UNTMIS_]

In Mogadishu, Garowe, and Dhusamareb recently, @UNTMIS_ supported @SoPoliceForce to hold four-day leadership and management workshops. The sessions – attended by 110 officers, including 63 women – focused on leadership and management principles, policing leadership styles, the role of women in leadership, and key skills such as decision-making, coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving.

[UNSMIL @UNSMILibya]

Structured Dialogue Security Track members continue discussions on practical security sector governance outcomes

Members of the Structured Dialogue’s Security Track met during April 13-16 with institutional representatives, civil society and external expert guests to discuss how a sequenced security sector reform and governance approach could lead to implementable recommendations for the sector.

Across the four days, discussions focused on defence and law enforcement governance, border security, legislative oversight and the crucial role of civil society in monitoring and accountability. Members consistently highlighted the absence of a national security strategy and unified military doctrine as a foundational weakness which contributes to the current instability. They emphasized the need to translate the principles and ideas from the in-depth discussions and expert consultations into actionable pathways for implementation.

“It is clear from the survey data and our in-person discussions with Libyan citizens across the country, that security is crucial to ensuring that all citizens can live in a peaceful and prosperous country not marred by arbitrary violence, illicit trade, weapons proliferation and instability,” said Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Political, Stephanie Koury, who joined the discussions throughout the week. “Securing the borders of Libya and ensuring that all citizens feel safe and able to participate in civic life, is crucial to sustainable peace and stability in Libya long term.”

During the week’s discussions, members identified border security, a key area of national security and a critical vulnerability in Libya, as an area where trust could be built through  consensus-based reforms. Libya’s porous borders, as well as a fragmented security landscape, enable transnational criminality and proliferation of weapons and armed groups. Members agreed with the need for a unified border security approach to mitigate these multiple challenges.

UNSMIL also shared with track members the results of the “Have Your Say” survey, which gathered responses from approximately 6,000 participants, with a particular focus on the security track and findings derived from various polls and public engagement efforts. These outreach initiatives aim to ground the dialogue in lived realities. By drawing on data from thousands of Libyans, as well as consultations with civil society, the Mission seeks to ensure that the technical proposals presented to Structured Dialogue members across the four tracks are reflective of the needs and priorities of the population.

The survey findings reinforce a divided public perception of security. Roughly half of respondents report feeling only “somewhat safe,” while a smaller share—around one quarter—say they feel genuinely secure. In contrast, close to one third express clear dissatisfaction, citing crime and weak enforcement. Trust in institutions also appears limited, with fewer than 40 per cent expressing confidence in security providers. These figures suggest that while visible measures may reassure some, a majority still perceive gaps in effectiveness, consistency, and accountability, keeping overall public confidence relatively low.

Representatives from civil society presented members with their ideas for reform and reaffirmed their willingness to act as essential partners in the monitoring in areas such as human rights and confidence-building with the larger public. They highlighted that many civil society organisations were being prevented from operating in the current context, and that the role of civil society working in partnerships with authorities should be institutionalized across the country.

Two youth communication team volunteers from Benghazi and Tripoli also joined the meetings as observers on the afternoon of the third day. They met with UNSMIL leadership and members of the Structured Dialogue to interview them on disarmament and reunification issues and will be producing content for the Digital Youth Platform.

The work of the Security Track aligns with UNSMIL’s mandate to use its good offices to facilitate an inclusive, Libyan-owned and Libyan-led political process, and to advance consensus on governance arrangements toward elections and long-term stability. They will meet again in May to finalize their recommendations.

The Structured Dialogue is not a decision-making body for the selection of a government but rather explores concrete recommendations to create a conducive environment for elections and address more immediate governance, economic, security and national reconciliation and human rights challenges to strengthen state institutions and needed reforms. By examining and developing policy and legislative proposals to address long-term conflict drivers, the work of the Structured Dialogue aims to build consensus on a national vision that will shape the path to peace and stability.

https://t.co/GytRLW8lSy

[MINUSCA @UN_CAR]

Tenue à #Bangui🇨🇫, le 14/04/26, de la 12ᵉ session du Comité stratégique DDR-RSS-RN.
Objectif : évaluer les progrès, relever défis & renforcer la #paix.
Le Prés. Touadéra, aux côtés de la Cheffe de la #MINUSCA, a salué les avancées & appelé à préserver unité nationale & sécurité

[UN support to SSR&G @UN_SSR]

This week, the #UNSSuRGeTeam is in Libya supporting the Security Track of the Structured Dialogue, facilitating stakeholder discussions and providing technical expertise to Security Sector Governance, at the request of @UNSMILibya.

[UNSMIL @UNSMILibya]

يجتمع أعضاء مساري الأمن والحوكمة ضمن الحوار المهيكل اليوم بشكل متوازٍ، وذلك في إطار الجولة الثالثة من المناقشات المبا��رة. واستمراراً لأعمال الحوار، سيبحث المشاركون على مدار الأيام الأربعة المقبلة الأولويات الرئيسية المتعلقة بإصلاح قطاع الأمن وحوكمته، بما يشمل مجالات الأمن الوطني والدفاع وإنفاذ القانون.
كما تتناول النقاشات المسببات العميقة للصراع، لا سيما تحديات الحوكمة المحلية والمأزق الدستوري الذي يعرقل إجراء انتخابات ذات مصداقية. وخلال الجلسات، سيواصل المشاركون صياغة توصيات عملية وقابلة للتنفيذ، لتُدرج ضمن التقرير النهائي للحوار المهيكل.
وتعكس هذه الجهود التزامًا مستمرًا ومنسقًا من قبل الليبيين لدفع العملية السياسية قدمًا نحو تعزيز وتوحيد المؤسسات، ودعم مسار واقعي نحو إجراء انتخابات وطنية.

[MINUSCA @UN_CAR]

Lancement officiel des activités de l’Autorité nationale de lutte antimines et célébration de la #JournéeDeLutteAntimines organisée chaque année le 4 avril.

#MineAction #IMAD2026 #InvestInPeace

[MONUSCO @MONUSCO]

« La participation des femmes dans la police est un levier efficace pour le développement de toute société »
Lors de sa précédente visite en #Ituri, la Cheffe @UNPOL #MONUSCO, rappelait le rôle essentiel des femmes pour une police efficace et proche des communautés.

[UNMISS @unmissmedia]

🎬Tensions in Gangura 🇸🇸, Western Equatoria, have risen due to mistrust in the armed forces relating to harassment and abuse. #UNMISS held a dialogue with 62 participants to promote communication between the military and the community, build confidence, and improve safety.
#A4P #InvestInPeace #SouthSudan

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

The first-ever @UN #PeacebuildingWeek is approaching!

From 22–26 June, the #UN system, governments, civil society, youth networks and financial institutions will come together across the globe to mark two decades of UN peacebuilding.

Under the theme “UN Peacebuilding at 20 – Partnerships for Innovation, Inclusion and Impact,” the week will spotlight #peacebuilders from around the world and look ahead to new pathways for prevention and sustainable peace.

All partners working together to prevent conflict and build sustainable peace are welcome to organize events to mark Peacebuilding Week, whether in New York or other locations around the world.

Stay tuned and explore more here: 👉 https://t.co/DckoW2yZI0

#InvestInPeace #Peacebuilding

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

Community radio is a powerful driver for public awareness, dialogue, and accountability in #SSR.

This week, journalists from community radios across The Gambia are taking part in a 2⃣day training to deepen their understanding of Security Sector Reform, the SSR Strategy, and the National Security Council Act 2025, strengthening their role in informing communities and translating key reform issues into accessible content.