Responding to a crisis: leadership, command or management?
NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance
In this blog, Tom Huntley discusses different approaches that senior managers can take to respond to crises.
2 Nov 2018
Blog
With regular contributions from the GISF Secretariat and guest experts, the GISF Blog explores a range of topical, contextual and theoretical developments affecting the practice of humanitarian SRM.
Effective family management during a crisis
Policy Guidance
In this blog, Mike Blyth discusses the importance of effective family support in a crisis and the value of
5 Oct 2018
Seven aspects to consider when entering a new NGO partnership
Legal Obligations, Policy Guidance
In this blog, Eva Nolle highlights seven key aspects for an INGO to consider with regards to partnerships with an international or local NGO. It is also relevant for other partnerships between local NGOs and organisations engaging contracted services.
5 Sep 2018
Building an Inclusive Security Risk Management Culture: Musings of the GISF Director
NGO Security Management
On World Humanitarian Day 2018, GISF's Executive Director, Lisa Reilly, considers how NGOs can build a more inclusive security risk management culture.
19 Aug 2018
Going Local, Going Safely
NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety
In this blog, Adelicia Fairbanks reflects on a recent event at the ICRC Humanitarium which brought panellists from around the world together to discuss the security challenges posed by the global push towards the localisation of humanitarian action.
8 Aug 2018
RESPECT – A Resilience Toolkit for Humanitarians
Safety
In this blog, Fiona Dunkley discusses her RESPECT resilience toolkit, created to support security managers and aid workers in building personal resilience.
19 Jul 2018
Humanitarian access and security challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Context Analysis
In this op-ed, Cosima Cloquet considers the security and access challenges faced by humanitarian actors trying to respond to needs in the Democratic Republic of Congo in light of insecurity, poor governance, and the upcoming elections.
29 Jun 2018
Key learnings from the 2018 GISF Forum in Utrecht
NGO Security Management
In this blog, Andrew Eckert highlights some of the key learnings from three sessions at the March 2018 GISF Forum: the Rohingya refugee crisis and its implications for humanitarian security, tackling fraud and corruption in NGOs and preparing staff for mission deployments.
16 May 2018
Duty of Care and Sexual Violence in the Humanitarian Community
Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management
In this op-ed, Megan Nobert and Christine Williamson discuss duty of care and how it relates to the sexual exploitation and abuse of beneficiaries and sexual violence against aid workers.
22 Mar 2018
Investing at the sharp end of risk
NGO Security Management
It is widely acknowledged in the humanitarian and development sectors that local and national staff are often exposed to higher levels of risk than their international colleagues. In this blog, Kelsey Hoppe explores the need for NGOs to increase investment in security training for local and national staff and suggests why this can pose challenges.
28 Feb 2018