Five guidelines for security risk management personnel: how to address sexual violence
In this blog, Megan Nobert, provides a set of five guidelines for addressing sexual violence in humanitarian security risk management.
29 Jan 2018 Blog
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INSSA Security Risk Management Competency Framework Launched
In this blog, the GISF Executive Director, Lisa Reilly, discusses INSSA's competency based security risk management qualification and how it will help shape the NGO security managers for the future.
13 Dec 2017 Blog
Improving relations between programmes staff and security advisors
In this op-ed, Andrew Eckert considers the relationship between programmes staff and security advisors.
12 Oct 2017 Blog
WHD 2017 | Humanitarian access in a changing world: why security risk management matters
For World Humanitarian Day, GISF takes a closer look at the global debates currently surrounding humanitarian action and its future. We should not forget the core role good security risk management can play in supporting access in this changing world.
17 Aug 2017 Blog
The why and how of good security risk management: GISF and DisasterReady WebTalks
GISF has partnered with DisasterReady.org to launch two WebTalks on the why and how of good security risk management. Watch Gareth Owen from Save the Children UK speak about why security risk management is important for humanitarian programming, and Lisa Reilly from GISF talk about how to implement good security risk management.
15 Aug 2017 Blog
Launch of new GISF guide – Security Risk Management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs
GISF is very pleased to announce the publication of our newest guide: 'Security Risk Management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs'
29 Jun 2017 Blog
A glimpse into the March 2017 GISF Forum
In this blog, Hélène Cardona shares key points from three of the March 2017 GISF Forum sessions: looking at an organisation’s responsibilities towards staff members, staff and their individual needs, and the much broader topic of international humanitarian law.
26 Jun 2017 Blog
Managing cumulative trauma and stress: 7 signs to watch out for
In this blog, Fiona Dunkley shares her experiences of managing cumulative trauma and stress among aid workers. She highlights 7 signs to watch out for to support colleagues who might be experiencing cumulative stress or trauma.
12 Jun 2017 Blog
From security levels to scenario planning
In this op-ed, Gonzalo de Palacios discusses the pros and cons of security levels versus scenario planning.
18 May 2017 Blog
Why you will marry the wrong security advisor
In this op-ed, Steve Ryan discusses what NGOs should look for when considering hiring ex-military or ex-police as security advisors.
8 May 2017 Blog