UN Resolution 2730: why it matters for security
Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management
In short: Last month, the UN General Assembly discussed several critical issues. At the forefront was the protection of aid workers, a…
7 Oct 2024
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.
NGO cyber security: how should you navigate an increasingly volatile and digitised world?
NGO Security Management, Technology
Unique cyber risks for NGOs In an increasingly volatile and digitised world, managing cyber risk has never been more important.
1 Oct 2024
Risk Attitude: defining our limits
NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Partnerships
Today’s context of heightened risk Earlier this year, GISF published its State of Practice report, reflecting on the changes…
16 Sep 2024
Protect Aid Workers: rapid support for aid workers in need
Local Action, Wellbeing, Duty of Care
No safety net for aid workers Aid workers on the frontlines of humanitarian action put themselves at risk every day. Some may be in conflict…
19 Aug 2024
Unknown Unknowns: introducing new technologies to NGO security platforms
NGO Security Management, Technology
GISF at the fourth Annual United Nations Security Symposium Last month, I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at the…
25 Jul 2024
“Change is the only constant”: reflections from Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) 2024
NGO Security Management, Partnerships
The power of community There is no other area of work quite like humanitarianism. Professionals in the sector cover every part…
5 Jul 2024
Saving lives by enhancing humanitarian logos
Context Analysis, NGO Security Management, Safety, Access
There has been a worrying increase in attacks on humanitarian organisations in recent times. In fact, 2023 was a record-breaking year for aid worker…
18 Jun 2024
In the Spotlight: can recent media attention support advocacy for better humanitarian security?
Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Duty of Care
The power of advocacy – building positive change in the wake of tragedy On 22 May, 2017, the United Kingdom suffered one of its worst…
21 May 2024
Find the Gaps, Fill the Gaps: reflections on GISF’s journey and our vision for the future
NGO Security Management, Partnerships
An anniversary is usually an occasion to celebrate. And reflecting on my one year in post as Executive Director of GISF, I can see that…
30 Apr 2024
Running in Place: Security risk management in humanitarian operations
Context Analysis, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety
Humanitarian aid workers are more likely to die from violence than any other job-related cause. Last year was especially brutal, with upwards of 260…
1 Mar 2024