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
Research & learning
23 Jun 2025
Capacity strengthening
Our approach recognises that SRM is a shared responsibility across organisations and must be integrated across functions—from security teams to HR, legal, and…
23 Jun 2025
Convening the sector
We provide trusted spaces for members to connect, share knowledge, and support one another in navigating complex and evolving risks. Our convening function…
23 Jun 2025
What we do
Our core workstreams Convening We create trusted spaces for knowledge exchange and collective action. Through crisis roundtables, communities of practice, and forums, we…
23 Jun 2025