The Elsie Effect: South Africa

The Elsie Effect: South Africa

Lessons from Champions #1: A security institution that reflects its community is a more effective one. That’s what 8 years of evidence shows, and what Brigadier General Elona Njikela knows firsthand. In South Africa, having women in the police force is a matter of representation - and operational effectiveness. That's what meaningful participation looks like on the ground. That’s the Elsie Effect. _________________________________________ Need data? We have 8 years of it. Go to https://www.dcaf.ch/elsie-initiative Subscribe to DCAF's monthly newsletter to receive our latest resources https://www.dcaf.ch/subscribe