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The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) is a member-led NGO forum that drives change through our global network of over 130 member organisations. We influence good security risk management practice that works for the whole humanitarian sector, improving the security of aid workers and operations for sustainable access.

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Convening the sector

Connecting NGOs to share knowledge and drive collective action.

Capacity strengthening

Tools, training, and tailored support to strengthen SRM systems.

Collective influencing

Working with donors, networks, and policymakers to improve support for NGO security.

Research & learning

Original insights and practical guidance to help NGOs adapt to emerging risks.

The network

NGOs join GISF to strengthen their own security risk management capabilities, improve sector-wide SRM practice, and collectively influence the systems that shape aid worker safety. Membership offers access to trusted peer networks, tailored tools and resources, learning opportunities, and platforms to influence how security is supported across the sector.

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Spotlight

The latest from GISF and across the sector on protecting aid workers.

UK Parliament recognises security as essential to safe delivery of aid

A new report from the UK International Development Committee highlights security risk management as essential to aid worker protection, with several key recommendations shaped by GISF and its members.

Hovering Threats: Managing the rising risks of armed drones in humanitarian operations

Armed drones are changing how aid workers operate, and the risks they face. Insecurity Insight shares practical steps NGOs can take to adapt to this fast-evolving threat in this GISF blog.

World’s largest humanitarian security conference held in Dublin

Over 100 security specialists gathered for GISF’s Global Security Risk and Policy Conference in February, addressing the rising threats to aid workers and calling for greater resourcing of security risk management.

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Events

  • Good Practice Review 8 (GPR8) Third Edition Launch
    26 Jun 2025

    The past two years have seen the highest number of aid worker fatalities ever recorded. The Good Practice Review 8 (GPR8) is a timely and practical handbook to help organisations navigate complexity, protect their staff, and sustain access in today’s high-risk environments.

    Join us virtually on June 26, 2025 for the launch of the publication’s third edition. The virtual launch will include an introduction by the edition’s editors, contributions from a variety of humanitarian security professionals, and a Q&A section to engage with the presenters.

    Register here.

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