The Challenge To contribute to the streamlining of the working principles and practices of the HRBA in the programming, design and implementation of EU funded security sector interventions and to increase the understanding of DG INTPA and DG NEAR of how security sector-related EU funded interventions apply the five working principles of the HRBA. Our work and approach The text emphasizes the mandatory application of the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) across the EU's external policies, including NDICI-GE interventions from 2021-2027. HRBA aims to enhance capacities for human rights realization through rights-centered programming and inclusive participation. It prioritizes applying all human rights universally, ensuring non-discrimination, accountability, transparency, and access to information. The report consolidates findings from ROM reviews of 30 interventions across various sectors and regions, informing future programming and highlighting effective practices and challenges. Results and Insights The recommendations highlighted several key actions on conducting joint risk-informed, gender-sensitive analyses of conflict causes; on ensuring implementing partners integrate HRBA principles and human rights compliance in intervention designs; on steering committees developing ToRs for HRBA application; on IPs conducting inclusive consultations; on applying gender transformative approaches and intersectionality throughout interventions; on prospective and retrospective approaches to Security Sector Reform (SSR); on screening security institution appointees based on human rights criteria; on conditioning funding on human rights training institutionalization; on including relevant sector indicators in project frameworks; on supporting media training on security reporting; on implementing comprehensive communication and visibility plans; and on fostering CSO-dialogue with security institutions where feasible and safe.