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Guide to Safely Using Satphones

This guide (2012) provides a comprehensive look at potential uses for satphones in repressive regimes. It contains the best practices on keeping safe while communicating effectively with the least chance for detection and observation.

22 Dec 2015 Resource

Traumatic Stress Management Guidance

There is now considerable evidence showing that whilst most individuals who are exposed to traumatic events show resilience and do not suffer any longer-term negative psychological effects, it is inevitable that some will suffer temporary distress whilst a smaller proportion…

22 Dec 2015 Resource

Duty of Care in Action: Managing the Loss of an Employee Overseas

Employee fatalities can have catastrophic implications for families and organizations. This briefing (2011) provides an overview of the complexity of repatriation of mortal remains as well as the process of pre-planning for such difficult events.

22 Dec 2015 Resource

Death Overseas

The death of a relative or friend is always distressing, but if it happens abroad the distress can be made worse by practical problems. After the death of a relative or friend abroa you are likely to have countless questions.…

22 Dec 2015 Resource

FCO Bereaved Families Guide

This guide (2014) offers advice for families, friends and staff members of British nationals who die overseas.

22 Dec 2015 Resource

Afghanistan: Back to the reality of needs

Afghanistan is in the midst of a chronic crisis that has been underway for 35 years. Despite the billions of dollars of aid that has been poured into the country, livelihoods continue to be lost and families are reaching the…

22 Dec 2015 Resource

No Escape: Civilians in Syria Struggle to Find Safety Across Borders

Life for Syrians trying to escape violence has reached a new level of hopelessness. Active conflict prevents aid from reaching those stuck inside Syria, while border controls are tightening, reducing civilians’ ability to flee. In neighbouring countries, health care, education…

22 Dec 2015 Resource

GISF Forum | September 2015 | Key Learning Points

This open-source summary document highlights key information and learning points from the GISF Forum which was held in Berlin in September 2015. The two-day forum of members and expert speakers was kindly co-hosted by Johanniter. Key Learning Points have been extracted…

21 Dec 2015 Resource