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NGO cyber security: how should you navigate an increasingly volatile and digitised world?

Unique cyber risks for NGOs In an increasingly volatile and digitised world, managing cyber risk has never been more important.

1 Oct 2024 Blog

Today’s context of heightened risk Earlier this year, GISF published its State of Practice report, reflecting on the changes…

16 Sep 2024 Blog

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 Blog

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 Blog

The power of community There is no other area of work quite like humanitarianism. Professionals in the sector cover every part…

5 Jul 2024 Blog

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 Blog

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 Blog

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 Blog

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 Blog

In 2022, 444 aid workers were injured, kidnapped, or killed worldwide. Among the aid workers working on the front lines…

3 Jan 2024 Blog