The Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Standards (IDDRS) have been formulated through the joint efforts of 26 UN entities, which together form the Inter-Agency Working Group on DDR (IAWG), and guide the United Nations system’s support to Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) processes.

What is Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR)? Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration lays the groundwork for safeguarding and sustaining the communities to which these...

The constantly evolving nature of conflicts has pushed DDR practice to evolve in lockstep. Along the way, new approaches, new tools, new ways of working but also new risks have emerged from these...

As mandated by Security Council resolution 2480 (2019), the UN supports the deployment of reconstituted units of the Malian Defense and Security Forces – consisting of former national army elements and ex-combatants of signatory armed groups – through the Accelerated DDR-Integration process in addition to assisting the National DDR ...

The Integrated DDR Standards have been formulated through the joint efforts of 27 UN entities, which together form the Inter-Agency Working Group on DDR (IAWG) and guide the United Nations system’s support to Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) processes.

Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR), or disarmament, demobilisation, repatriation, reintegration and resettlement (DDRRR) are strategies used as a component of peace processes, [1] and is generally the strategy employed by all UN Peacekeeping Operations following civil wars.

The UN views DDR programmes as an integral part of peacebuilding efforts because they aim to address the post- conflict security problem that arises when combatants are left without livelihoods...

In 2021-22, DDRS will continue to enhance its role as the leading civilian United Nations entity in designing and implementing DDR processes for managing the risks posed by armed groups and...

First published in 2018, and developed as part of a joint initiative between the Department of Peace Operations and the Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Handbook provides DDR practitioners with practical guidance to design and implement state-of-the-art disarmament and weapons and ammunition management initiatives as part of integrated DDR ...

UNITAR strategic goal in the thematic area of Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) is to support national, regional and international stakeholders and practitioners through building and strengthening their capacities to implement emerging as well as traditional DDR programmes and processes in line with the international standards ...