We Need to Talk About Local Action and Acceptance: a review of the 2022 SOHS report
Global humanitarian needs are at their highest level since World War II. Today, more than 300 million people need assistance. The number…
29 Nov 2022 Blog
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Humanitarian Resistance: its ethical and operational importance
This paper by Hugo Slim explores how resistance humanitarianism can contribute to efforts to tackle humanitarian crises. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the return of military dictatorship in Myanmar have reminded the world of the importance of humanitarian resistance. In…
29 Nov 2022 Resource
New Call for Tenders: Digital risk assessment product
GISF is looking for a consultant with knowledge of the intersection between digital and security issues in a humanitarian context to create a practical risk…
25 Nov 2022 News
GISF Compounding Crises Podcast Series
GISF’s Compounding Crises podcast series unpacks just some of the issues impacting humanitarian SRM (from COVID-19 and beyond) and offers insights from security professionals. Conversations explore the interlinked risks that face the sector, including: partnerships in crisis, digital security in the…
18 Nov 2022 Resource
New Collaborative Subtheme on Safeguarding!
The Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH) is a programme that aims to support organisations in the aid sector to strengthen their safeguarding policy and practice…
9 Nov 2022 News
Five international NGOs launch fresh bid to tackle power imbalances in aid
The New Humanitarian has released an article on the Pledge for Change, the most recent pledge made in the humanitarian sector, hoping to increase equity. The pledge is the most recent step in the humanitarian sector’s drive towards localisation. You…
8 Nov 2022 Resource
Survey for Upcoming Research on Current Practice in Security Risk Management
We invite you to participate in a survey that will inform the design of a major new study on humanitarian security risk management, conducted by Humanitarian…
31 Oct 2022 News
Managing a Cyber Security Crisis: digital resilience in the aid sector
International organisations are increasingly aware of the evolving technological landscape in hyperconnected societies and the implications for protecting data and digital supply chains.
31 Oct 2022 Blog
Collaborating, Learning, and Breaking Down Silos: GISF’s Autumn Forum 2022
Conversations on collaboration One conversation delved into the importance of civil-military coordination through the lens of contextual analysis and research. The session began with an…
18 Oct 2022 Blog
Risk Sharing in practice: Success stories, enablers, and barriers to risk sharing in the humanitarian sector (June 2022)
Executive Summary Sharing similar objectives and collaborating in the same delivery chains requires common risk management approaches Humanitarian action is primarily intended ‘to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of crises.’ However, when…
17 Oct 2022 Resource