GISF Celebrates 20 Years of Strengthening Security Risk Management
Two Decades of Progress, Built Together In the early 2000s, in response to incidents…
30 Jun 2026 News
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The Politics of Acceptance: Practitioner perspectives on security risk management in politicised aid environments
Context Recent years have seen exceptionally high levels of violence against aid workers. This includes violence perpetrated by state actors, alongside a wider erosion of protections for humanitarian action as consensus weakens, access narrows, and risk shifts onto humanitarian actors.…
22 Jun 2026 Resource
Drone guidance: ‘Operating safely’ principles
This guidance sets out core principles to support decision-making in environments where drones shape risk, visibility, and access. It is not prescriptive or tactical; rather, it provides a framework to help NGOs interpret risk and adapt operations in a context…
18 Jun 2026 Resource
Drone Capabilities: Types, Tactics, & Targets
This paper provides the threat and risk analysis foundation for security risk management in drone affected environments. It supports the central questions for security professionals: what types of drones are actually in play in a given context, how are they…
18 Jun 2026 Resource
Protect Aid Workers Snapshot Report: 2024-2025
Protect Aid Workers (PAW) is a rapid-response mechanism for aid workers who have experienced security incidents, are under immediate threat of harm, or are facing legal charges due to their work as a humanitarian. The mechanism provides protection grants to…
15 Jun 2026 Resource
One Day Travel Safety and Security Training
Travel is rewarding but carries risk. Organisations have a duty of care to prepare and support people who travel for work. This course builds confidence…
12 Jun 2026 Training
Family Support In A Crisis – open, online, instructor led
Is your organisation ready to support an individual’s loved ones when something bad happens? Successfully working with families during incidents or crises can make all…
12 Jun 2026 Training
Collective Strength and Shared Responsibility: Reflections from the GISF Global Security Conference 2026
As headline sponsor of the GISF Global Security Conference 2026, ILS was proud to join humanitarian organisations, donors, UN agencies, and security…
10 Jun 2026 Blog
Advanced HEAT Course (The Netherlands)
Maintaining Personal Safety in High-Risk Areas: The Advanced HEAT Course (Hostile Environment Awareness Training) is essential for those deployed to high or extreme-risk areas. It…
10 Jun 2026 Training
Refresher Course
Stay prepared to effectively respond to life-threatening situations with our Refresher Course. Completing our Safety and Security Courses equips you to travel safely in high-risk…
10 Jun 2026 Training