Police reform is a primary component of any security sector reform (SSR) effort, especially since police are seen as the central institution for the protection and security of the population in most nations. Often, police are viewed negatively as agents of the state in times of conflict, frequently serving as enforcers or informants and thus 
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Policing Engendered Security Sector Reform
By: Heather Murphy | Tuesday, October 28th, 2014Gender Sensitive Police Reform and Political Representation: One without the Other?
By: Heather Murphy | Wednesday, August 6th, 2014In post-conflict settings, security sector reform (SSR) has primarily been a male dominated discourse. However, in the past decade, the significance of female perspectives and their contributive role has become a cornerstone of SSR practice. Despite this recognition, scant attention is paid to the facilitating conditions that would enable implementing bodies, such as the police,
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