Protecting humanitarian and health actors: a collective responsibility
Security threats facing humanitarian and health workers have hit record levels in recent years, with modern warfare taking a heavy toll on the sector. In…
21 Nov 2023 Blog
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World Humanitarian Day 2023: two decades on, what has changed?
World Humanitarian Day is held on 19 August each year, commemorating the devastating 2003 Canal Hotel bombing in Baghdad, Iraq. This tragic event serves…
18 Aug 2023 Blog
Climate Change and Security: how do we move the conversation forward?
We all know climate change is catastrophic. In the past few weeks alone, we’ve read the figures and seen the pictures of…
8 Aug 2023 Blog
Humanitarianism in the Central African Republic: a context analysis
Dan Ford recently went on a research trip to the Central African Republic as a research assistant for a project co-run by GISF and Humanitarian…
11 Jul 2023 Blog
Kidnap and Ransom: choosing the right policy for your NGO
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) can become targets for various reasons. While NGOs are typically driven by noble causes and engage in humanitarian or developmental work, there…
13 Jun 2023 Blog
Harnessing Collective Insights for Improved SRM
From content to collaboration, the 2023 GISF Spring Forums in Ottawa and Eschborn were filled with dynamic discussions. Across over 10 sessions, participants…
16 May 2023 Blog
How Does Anxiety and its Social Defence Mechanisms Affect Security Risk Management Practices in the International Aid Sector?
Professionally, Baghdad always left me exhausted and confused. In my function as regional security advisor for a diplomatic representation, I visited the city…
18 Apr 2023 Blog
Lessons from an Insurance Provider in Ukraine
Insurance is a mechanism for transferring risk. Part of the feasibility study for any project should address all identifiable risks and allocate these…
4 Apr 2023 Blog
Humanitarian Access & Security Management: considerations for security staff
What are humanitarian access impediments? Humanitarian access impediments are any obstacles or restrictions that hinder the ability of humanitarian agencies…
21 Mar 2023 Blog
Embracing Equitable Security Risk Management: a person-centred approach to women’s security
This year, International Women’s Day is campaigning for people everywhere to ‘embrace equity’. We spoke to some of our members and other humanitarians about what…
7 Mar 2023 Blog