Burnout and Security Risk Management: creating more caring and inclusive workplaces
Wellbeing
When I worked on humanitarian and development programmes, I was acutely aware of two things: that most of us were perfectionists, and that…
7 Feb 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.
What is Risk? NGO perspectives and implications for aid worker security
NGO Security Management
The interesting basis for this query is how, at relatively the same time, numerous organisations have concluded that security risk management (SRM) needs attention. Certainly,…
24 Jan 2023
When Security Risk Management and Technology Collide: getting humanitarian notification systems right
Civil-Military, Policy Guidance, Technology
The Current State of Practice, the Pathway Forward Unfortunately, the answer to the above question is that HNS…
10 Jan 2023
Maintaining a Commitment to Communities in Haiti
Context Analysis
We recently spoke with Prospery Raymond, the country representative for several NGOs operating in Haiti, who shared insights on the current operating environment.
22 Dec 2022
The IRC Emergency Watchlist 2023: five implications for humanitarian security risk management
Context Analysis, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management
The opinions expressed here are the author’s own and do not reflect the views of the International Rescue Committee. For over a decade, the International…
19 Dec 2022
We Need to Talk About Local Action and Acceptance: a review of the 2022 SOHS report
Acceptance, Local Action
Global humanitarian needs are at their highest level since World War II. Today, more than 300 million people need assistance. The number…
29 Nov 2022
Glamour and Blitz: a woman in security in the Middle East
Context Analysis, Gender, Inclusivity
I find myself at crossroads in my career, as my diverse background and desire to provide a safe and secure environment for those…
15 Nov 2022
Managing a Cyber Security Crisis: digital resilience in the aid sector
Technology
International organisations are increasingly aware of the evolving technological landscape in hyperconnected societies and the implications for protecting data and digital supply chains.
31 Oct 2022
Collaborating, Learning, and Breaking Down Silos: GISF’s Autumn Forum 2022
Acceptance, Civil-Military, Communications, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management, Safety, Access, Partnerships
Conversations on collaboration One conversation delved into the importance of civil-military coordination through the lens of contextual analysis and research. The session began with an…
18 Oct 2022
Effective Security in Emergencies: responding to the Pakistan floods
Climate
Just before the August bank holiday weekend, I learned from our lead for disaster monitoring that ShelterBox might consider a response to the…
3 Oct 2022