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A Toolkit for Urban Resilience in Situations of Chronic Violence

In this toolkit, Diane E. Davis (2015) analyses eight-case studies of cities suffering from a history of violence (Johannesburg, Karachi, Kigali, Managua, Medellín, Mexico City, Nairobi,and São Paolo), identifying promising practices promoting urban resilience, as well as the obstacles. This toolkit is derived…

1 Jun 2015 Resource

Understanding a New Generation of Non-State Armed Groups

This publication by The UN System Staff college (UNSSC) and the Center for for International Peace Operations (ZIF) is the result of the 2014 Dialogue Series, a seminar for Deputy Special Representatives of the Secretary-General (DSRSGs). Noting the enormous policy and programmatic…

1 Jun 2015 Resource

GISF May Update

Are you looking for a new security advisor role? Searching for personal security training or a course in security risk management? Look no further this May - take a look at this month's roundup here.

28 May 2015 News

April Update

Take a look at Ruth's monthly roundup of humanitarian security vacancies and trainings, as well as GISF news.

22 Apr 2015 News

GISF in the News

Matt Brimble of Raleigh International contributed to a recent Guardian article entitled Before you travel: pointers for new NGOs. In the article he highlights that GISF is a useful source of information for NGO security management. Read the full article and find more useful tips for first time travellers of new NGOs.

10 Apr 2015 News

Office Opening: A guide for non-governmental organisations

A well-planned and transparent approach to opening an office will mitigate many of the risks involved. The process is not linear and every situation will have different requirements. However, by applying a logical and organised process, setting up an office…

12 Mar 2015 Resource