Armed drones are an escalating threat in humanitarian settings, with their use expected to grow. Once rare, they are now a defining feature in conflicts across Ukraine, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sudan, and Myanmar. Their appeal is clear: drones are…
Un nouveau manuel pour protéger le personnel de santé Les soins de santé doivent être protégés contre la violence. Mais trop souvent, le personnel de santé est pris pour cible ou attaqué. Pour y remédier, Insecurity Insight a récemment publié…
Telecoms in the humanitarian sector Many NGOs require that staff have access to at least two reliable means of communication, in case of an emergency or unfolding crisis, which is often enforced through the organisation’s policy or minimum security requirements.
The Rising Toll on Humanitarian Life Globally, 2024 marked the most fatal year on record for international aid workers, claiming the lives of 378 humanitarian agents, according to the latest figures from the Aid Worker Security Database.
Smartphones and tablets are indispensable for NGOs. They enable rapid, seamless communication and efficient coordination in complex and often volatile environments. But the volume and sensitivity of the information they contain means mobile devices also present significant security vulnerabilities. And…
What are mis- and disinformation campaigns? In recent years, misinformation and disinformation campaigns have become increasingly prevalent in daily life – often amplified by social media. Misinformation refers simply to the sharing of inaccurate information. On the other hand, disinformation…
A new handbook to protect health workers Healthcare needs to be protected from violence. But too often, health workers find themselves targeted or under attack. To address this, Insecurity Insight recently published a new…
Honouring excellence: SRM professionals on the ground In high-risk environments, frontline security risk management (SRM) professionals play a key role in safeguarding humanitarian workers and the communities they serve.
A Strategic Shift: the new SRM guide Humanitarian security risk management (SRM) has made significant progress over the last 20 years. In the past, SRM efforts often relied on ad hoc field arrangements and questionable practices. Today,…
More than just armoured cars When I joined GISF earlier this year as Admin & Projects Officer, my view of ‘security risk management’ (SRM) was much like the average layperson’s. The term conjured up images of bulletproof vehicles, armed guards…