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The GS-Foundation has donated a fully equipped Gender Desk Laboratory to the Bauchi State Police Command as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening security institutions and improving the response to gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria.
More than 50 trainers for so-called Gender Desk Officers, trained by the GS-Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), came together in Abuja in mid-June for a joint workshop. The aim of the event was to share experiences, further develop the quality of the training and strengthen the network of trainers in the long term.
On 9 June 2026, the GS-Foundation officially handed over a newly renovated and equipped Gender Laboratory (Gender Lab) to the Plateau State Police Command in Jos, Nigeria. The facility, located within the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) block at the Command Headquarters, was established under the Supporting Police Accountability and Transformation (SPAAT) Project.
The General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova has launched a comprehensive institutional evaluation aimed at strengthening organisational effectiveness and supporting the continued modernisation of the country's police service. The initiative is being implemented with the support of the German Federal Foreign Office and the GS-Foundation.
The safety of children, educators and school staff remains a priority in Ukraine. To further strengthen security measures in educational institutions, 185 sets of metal detectors have been delivered to the Educational Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
On 10 June 2026, the Border Police of the Republic of Moldova celebrated its 34th anniversary. The annual occasion is dedicated to recognising the achievements of the institution and its personnel, while also highlighting the importance of international cooperation in addressing current and future security challenges.

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