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Staying Safe in the Spotlight: A Personal Security Guide for Public-Facing Staff

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21 May 2025
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Staying Safe in the Spotlight: A Personal Security Guide for Public-Facing Staff

Purpose of this guide

In a polarised and hyperconnected world, public-facing NGO staff—advocates, communicators, leaders—face growing risks online and offline. This guide offers practical guidance to assess your exposure, strengthen your personal security, and stay resilient—because good personal security helps you stay visible, and effective, for longer.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Practical tips for navigating digital, physical, and psychological risks
  • Tools for personal risk assessment and mitigation
  • Guidance grounded in real-world scenarios public-facing staff encounter

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Summary: Security Risk Management in the UK Government’s Response to the IDC Report

Following the International Development Committee’s (IDC) report on IHL and aid worker protection (June 2025), the UK Government has issued its formal response. See the attached document for what matters for SRM: where the government agrees, partially agrees, or disagrees, and what the commitments could mean for NGOs.