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It is extremely difficult to protect a facility that is attacked by an angry mob. There are however a few measures that can be considered to pre-empt and prepare for mob attacks. This guidance outlines some such measures.
The events of the past several months have presented a wide range of challenges to the International NGO (INGO) community as COVID-19 has spread rapidly around the world. The operational realities of COVID-19 are causing organizations to create and adapt…
As part of the global humanitarian common services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, WFP is establishing critical passenger air transport services that ensure humanitarian staff, the UN, NGOs, the broader humanitarian community, and medical personnel can rapidly reach the…
This document, prepared by CARE International, explores some of the security implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The events of recent weeks presented a wide range of challenges to the global community as the novel coronavirus and the infection it causes,…
This Academic article from the Headington Institute explores the brain’s response to uncertainty and offers some guidance on how to look after yourself mental health during a pandemic.
This guidance from the Headington Institute explores the brain’s response to uncertainty and offers some guidance on how to look after yourself mental health during a pandemic.
This guide aims to help Peace Corps staff to be prepared to respond effectively, compassionately, and in a trauma-informed way to Volunteers who have been the victim of sexual assault. This document focuses on the reporting of incidents and offers…
This document describes a kidnapping incident involving an Italian construction company in Libya, which was brought to court in 2015, and outlines the lessons learned from the case for travel security management.
‘The Tough Stuff’ is a series of guidance notes put out by CARE Canada’s Safety and Security Unit that addresses some of the uncomfortable and important safety and security issues facing our staff. This document covers both organisational measures (for…
‘The Tough Stuff’ is a series of guidance notes put out by CARE Canada’s Safety and Security Unit that addresses some of the uncomfortable and important safety and security issues facing our staff. This document offers guidance on how staff…