GISF Global Security Conference 2026
The sector’s largest security gathering, bringing NGOs, UN agencies, donors, and partners together to advance Collective Strength Against Emerging Threats.
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.
Spotlight
The latest from GISF and across the sector on protecting aid workers.
New global declaration on the protection of humanitarian personnel
NGOs welcome the security provisions within the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, launched on 21 September and endorsed by over 100 states.
Good Practice Review 8: A new chapter in humanitarian security risk management
The third edition of the Good Practice Review (GPR8) on Humanitarian Security Risk Management is now available, offering the most comprehensive update to one of the sector’s foundational texts.
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.
Faces of security
Meet the people keeping aid workers safe and discover why their work is essential to delivering aid where it is needed most.
News
- Palestinian NGOs Strengthen Incident Management and Legal Capacities through Training Workshop24 Oct 2025
- NGOs welcome global Declaration to protect aid workers amid rising attacks21 Sep 2025
- GISF Welcomes FCDO’s Response to IDC Report on Aid Worker Protection11 Sep 2025
- GISF Launches EU-Funded Initiative to Strengthen Security Risk Management for NGOs 05 Aug 2025
- GISF welcomes three new Steering Group representatives!10 Jul 2025
Resources
- GISF 2024 Annual Report27 Oct 2025
- Webinar Recording: Rethinking Duty of Care - Lessons from the Dennis Case, Ten Years On21 Oct 2025
- Briefing: What the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel means for NGO safety and security06 Oct 2025
- Saving Lives Together: Guidance Document01 Oct 2025
- GISF Strategy 2025–203016 Sep 2025
Blog
- The Shrinking Humanitarian Space on Social Media: What this means for the security of aid workers21 Nov 2025
- After the Commitments: What recent political will means for aid worker safety29 Oct 2025
- Expect More From Your Humanitarian Safety Practitioner07 Oct 2025
- What internships are teaching the next generation of NGO security professional29 Sep 2025