Risks Counter Terrorism IED/Bomb & Active Shooter Procedures
This guide (2017) provides an overview of procedures for dealing with IEDs/bomb and active shooters.
5 Feb 2018 Resource
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Managing the safety, health and security of mobile workers
This International SOS Foundation guide (2016) advises on the management of the safety, health and security of mobile workers. In particular, the guide covers the need to: – have a safety and health policy in place that includes travel safety,…
2 Feb 2018 Resource
Seguridad en Práctica: herramientas de gestión de riesgos para organizaciones de ayuda humanitaria
Seguridad en práctica intenta proporcionar una guía simple y fácil de usar para personas no expertas en seguridad con el objeto de establecer rápidamente sistemas básicos de gestión de seguridad y riesgos en nuevos contextos o situaciones de respuesta ante…
22 Jan 2018 Resource
Abduction and Kidnap Risk Management Guide
Abduction and Kidnap Risk Management provides a concise summary of key information for non-governmental organisations facing the threat of a potential or actual abduction of one of their staff members or other individuals under their responsibility, for example, consultants or volunteers. Abductions…
9 Nov 2017 Resource
Drones in Humanitarian Action – A guide to the use of airborne systems in humanitarian crises
This guide (2017) provides an in-depth investigation of the use of drones in humanitarian crises is the first of its kind to determine if, how, and under what circumstances drones can add value to humanitarian operations in disaster areas. The…
15 Sep 2017 Resource
Countering Violent Extremism
This guide (2017) begins by considering definitions and origins of violent extremism, investigating the relevance of origins, traditions and politics. The authors also explore the driving forces behind violent extremism which are compartmentalised into individual and community factors. The document…
15 Sep 2017 Resource
Security Risk Management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs
This guide (2017) aims to be a simple, easy-to-use security resource to help smaller NGOs demystify security risk management. By setting out the elements of a basic security risk management framework, this guide aims to support NGOs in translating their…
29 Jun 2017 Resource
People management (Security to Go module)
People management has a direct impact on security risk management. This module takes a closer look at the employee cycle and identifies the practices in people management which carry an obligation or risk. This module demonstrates that the best solution…
28 Mar 2017 Resource
A family’s guide to coping during a kidnapping
A guide designed by Hostage UK (2010). Having a family member kidnapped can be a frightening experience. You will need support, information and advice. This guide offers practical pointers on how to cope and where to look for further information.…
3 Jan 2017 Resource
Holistic Security: A Strategy Manual for Human Rights Defenders
The Holistic Security manual adopts an explicitly ‘holistic’ approach to security and protection strategies for human rights defenders by integrating and highlighting the interrelatedness of digital security, psycho-social well-being and organisational security processes. The manual (2016) is designed to guide…
2 Sep 2016 Resource