The United Nations Inter-Agency Security Sector Reform Task Force (IASSRTF) was established by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in 2007 to promote an integrated, holistic and coherent United Nations security sector reform (SSR) approach that envisages to assist States and societies in establishing effective, inclusive and accountable security institutions so as to contribute to international peace and security, sustainable development and the enjoyment of human rights by all. 

 

The Task Force brings together a number of United Nations agencies and departments that all have developed for many years specific expertise and capacity in assisting national actors to maintain and increase security. With the aim of enhancing support to the field, the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force is elaborating United Nations SSR Integrated Technical Guidance Notes, standards and practices; providing support to regional organizations and consultations; managing a roster of SSR experts and delivering training to United Nations personnel, external partners, national actors, regional and sub-regional organizations. The IASSRTF is also committed to increase its efforts towards the establishment of joint programmes and initiatives.