Political unrest in Thailand and Venezuela
The last couple of weeks have seen a rise of political conflict with potential security ramifications to NGO`s operating in Thailand and Venezuela.
21 Feb 2014 Blog
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Regional dynamics in South Asia: political instability and humanitarian access in Bangladesh
In January 2014, Bangladesh held elections surrounded by chaos and clashes. The ruling Awami League won one of the most violent elections in history, and the situation in the country remains tense. Protests and political gatherings in Dhaka have been taking place for the last weeks in Gulshan-2, where not only the main opposition party but also foreign aid agencies and INGOs have their country offices. Political instability in the past has impeded humanitarian and development work, forcing agencies to halt cash-based transfers and undermining disaster preparedness efforts.
13 Feb 2014 Blog
Myanmar: humanitarian assistance hampered by insecurity in Rakhine state
On February 2nd, protests broke out in Rakhine state, an area of constant instability in Myanmar. Some 3,000 people gathered in Sittwe to demand more weaponry and powers for local police. According to different sources, protesters were also “calling for INGOs to leave the locality within a week.” Referencing the longstanding clashes between Muslims and Buddhists, which were particularly violent in 2012 and 2013, protesters carried banners stating “do not accept the countries who bias toward Bengali”, and “don't want UN organisations that bias toward Bengali”.
7 Feb 2014 Blog
Writing the Rights: Highlighting the International Standards on the Right of Victims of Armed Violence
This report (2013) argues for a greater awareness to the need to protect people that were the victims of armed violence. A first section introduces both the project and provides some background information, with the following section going into greater…
1 Dec 2013 Resource
Género y Seguridad: Directrices para la transversalización del género en la gestión de riesgos de seguridad
Según esta investigación, existen muchos y diferentes niveles de comprensión sobre qué significa el género en la práctica de la seguridad, dentro de la amplia esfera de la ayuda humanitaria, del desarrollo y en los entornos operacionales. Esto pone de…
1 Oct 2013 Resource
Managing the Message: Communication and media management in a security crisis
Managing the Message: Communication and Media Management in a Security Crisis, a guide written by Sara Davidson (2013), offers guidance on communication and media management following a critical incident involving one or more members of national or international staff. Communication and…
1 Oct 2013 Resource
Security Audits
Security Audits (2013) provides a simple guide which can be used to examine the security management system of an organisation. A security management system (SMS) audit is an evidence-based review of the system’s structure and functions and a test of the…
1 Sep 2013 Resource
Exec Summary – Study of the Impact of Donor Counter-terrorism Measures on Principled Humanitarian Action
NRC and OCHA recently launched an independent study on the impact of counter-terrorism measures on humanitarian action (2013). The Inter-Agency Standing Committee asked these organisations to commission this study in response to growing concern among humanitarians about the impact of…
1 Jul 2013 Resource
Study of the impact of Donor Counter-Terror Measures on Principled Humanitarian Action: Full Report
NRC and OCHA recently launched an independent study on the impact of counter-terrorism measures on humanitarian action (2013). The Inter-Agency Standing Committee asked these organisations to commission this study in response to growing concern among humanitarians about the impact of…
1 Jul 2013 Resource
Office Closure
Office Closure (2013) considers the processes required to close an office or programme while minimising risks to staff, the organisation, and programmes. This Guide is intended for use in either a planned closure, or a closure which is forced by contextual…
24 Apr 2013 Resource