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About this guide Despite the “localisation” agenda, power in the humanitarian sector remains concentrated with INGOs, which often retain control over funding, decision-making, and priorities. This creates a paradoxical dilemma for NNGOs: they cannot improve their systems without funding, yet…
Following GISF’s 2025 Autumn Forum, which took place on 24-25 September in Brussels, we are pleased to announce that the notes and presentations are now available for our members and associates. Thanks to our range of speakers, we explored a…
The GISF 2024 Annual Report features some of GISF’s initiatives and achievements for 2024. Highlights include: 11 new members & associates 181 NGO security leaders convened at the spring and autumn Forums, with 23 topics covered Six sessions delivered at…
Ten years ago, the landmark case of Steve Dennis, which found an NGO legally liable for a failure in duty of care, marked a turning point for our sector. Since then, expectations of boards and senior leaders have only grown,…
A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common interest or expertise in a topic. Coming together, the members of a CoP can share knowledge and best practices. In our role as a convener for…
The GISF Policy Working Group has put together a briefing note on how humanitarian security will be affected by the recent Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel. Download the full briefing through the yellow button on the left hand…
GISF is in the final stages of developing an SRM Self-Assessment Tool. This new tool is designed to enable organisations to evaluate their security risk management practices systematically and consistently. Its purpose is threefold: to allow organisations to benchmark their…
The Saving Lives Together (SLT) Oversight Committee have developed a one-page guidance document to help build awareness on the SLT framework. With funding cuts and political pressures straining security capacity, SLT remains a no-cost, practical tool for NGOs and the…
In 2006, a group of security managers formed the European Interagency Security Forum (EISF), establishing a peer-led space for trust-building and practical learning. As the sector professionalised, EISF helped shape the policies and tools that now underpin aid delivery in…
Effective engagement of executive leadership is essential for establishing and sustaining security risk management (SRM) as a strategic priority in aid organisations. However, as outlined in the GISF & Humanitarian Outcomes 2024 report, State of Practice: The Evolution of SRM…