Climate Change and Security: how do we move the conversation forward?
Climate
We all know climate change is catastrophic. In the past few weeks alone, we’ve read the figures and seen the pictures of…
8 Aug 2023
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.
Humanitarianism in the Central African Republic: a context analysis
Context Analysis
Dan Ford recently went on a research trip to the Central African Republic as a research assistant for a project co-run by GISF and Humanitarian…
11 Jul 2023
Kidnap and Ransom: choosing the right policy for your NGO
NGO Security Management
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) can become targets for various reasons. While NGOs are typically driven by noble causes and engage in humanitarian or developmental work, there…
13 Jun 2023
Harnessing Collective Insights for Improved SRM
NGO Security Management
From content to collaboration, the 2023 GISF Spring Forums in Ottawa and Eschborn were filled with dynamic discussions. Across over 10 sessions, participants…
16 May 2023
How Does Anxiety and its Social Defence Mechanisms Affect Security Risk Management Practices in the International Aid Sector?
NGO Security Management
Professionally, Baghdad always left me exhausted and confused. In my function as regional security advisor for a diplomatic representation, I visited the city…
18 Apr 2023
Lessons from an Insurance Provider in Ukraine
NGO Security Management
Insurance is a mechanism for transferring risk. Part of the feasibility study for any project should address all identifiable risks and allocate these…
4 Apr 2023
Humanitarian Access & Security Management: considerations for security staff
NGO Security Management, Access
What are humanitarian access impediments? Humanitarian access impediments are any obstacles or restrictions that hinder the ability of humanitarian agencies…
21 Mar 2023
Embracing Equitable Security Risk Management: a person-centred approach to women’s security
Gender, Inclusivity
This year, International Women’s Day is campaigning for people everywhere to ‘embrace equity’. We spoke to some of our members and other humanitarians about what…
7 Mar 2023
Rising to the Digital Security Challenge: how can NGOs prioritise cyber and information security?
NGO Security Management, Technology
The threats facing the humanitarian and development sector For organisations working in fragile or conflict states, the risks from cyber-attacks are…
21 Feb 2023
Digital Safety for Humanitarian Responders to the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake
Context Analysis, NGO Security Management, Technology
In this blog, NetHope's James Eaton-Lee explores the digital risks that NGOs responding in the context need to be aware of, and how they can manage these risks for reliable and safe connectivity and information sharing.
14 Feb 2023