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About Us

The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) is a global, member-led network of over 150 NGOs dedicated to strengthening security risk management (SRM) in the humanitarian, development, and human rights sectors.

How we work

As the only independent network dedicated entirely to NGO security risk management, we strengthen the sector in four key ways:

Convening

We bring organisations together to connect, share experiences, and tackle common security challenges together.

Capacity building

We provide practical guidance, tools, training, and support to help organisations strengthen their security risk management.

Influencing

We work with donors, UN agencies, networks, and policymakers to improve the policies and systems that support effective security risk management.

Research and learning

We generate evidence, share good practice, and identify emerging trends to help organisations adapt and improve.

What is security risk management?

Security risk management (SRM) is the process through which NGOs identify, assess, and manage security risks that affect an organisation’s staff, assets, and programmes. Effective SRM enables organisations to operate safely and sustainably in complex environments.

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