Our Strategy
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…
6 Apr 2026
Security coordination
23 Mar 2026
Saving Lives Together
SLT is built around the recognition that structured cooperation enables humanitarian and development actors to make informed decisions that reduce risks to personnel and support…
20 Feb 2026
Commercial Partners Directory
11 Feb 2026
After the Commitments: What recent political will means for aid worker safety
Recent commitments from the UK and a group of UN member states on aid worker safety raise questions about what this means for our sector,…
29 Oct 2025 Blog
674 Ribbons: Reflections from the launch of the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel
Against a backdrop of 674 ribbons – each representing a humanitarian worker killed in service since the start of 2024 – the Declaration was launched.
23 Sep 2025 Blog
The Faces of Security
31 Jul 2025
Good Practice Review 8: A new chapter in humanitarian security risk management
First published in 2000 under the title Operational Security Management in Violent Environments, the GPR has long served as a key reference for humanitarian professionals…
26 Jun 2025
The network
Membership reflects the diversity and complexity of the NGO sector. GISF members operate in a wide range of contexts, face different risk profiles, and bring…
23 Jun 2025
Collective influencing
We represent NGO-defined priorities to donors, policymakers, and global actors, promoting approaches that support risk-sharing, sustained investment, and the inclusion of local and national NGOs.
23 Jun 2025