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From research papers to training packs, find the resources you need, all in one place. For GISF members, please log in to access member-only resources. For hard copies of any GISF resources, please contact research@gisf.ngo. If you would like to share a resource with GISF, please contact info@gisf.ngo.

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      Webinar Recording: Arbitrary Arrest and Detention – Best Practices for Supporting National Staff (Members only content)

      Human Rights, Legal Obligations, Duty of Care

      As the operational environment for humanitarian work becomes increasingly complex the risk of arbitrary arrest and detention of humanitarian staff—particularly national staff—is a growing concern. As these incidents become more frequent, NGOs must be prepared to respond ethically, effectively, and…

      Webinar, Video 2025 English GISF publication

      Staying Safe in the Spotlight: A Personal Security Guide for Public-Facing Staff

      Safety, Wellbeing

      Purpose of this guide In a polarised and hyperconnected world, public-facing NGO staff—advocates, communicators, leaders—face growing risks online and offline. This guide offers practical guidance to assess your exposure, strengthen your personal security, and stay resilient—because good personal security helps…

      Guides 2025 English GISF publication

      Notes from GISF’s Global Security Risk and Policy Conference (Dublin, 2025)

      NGO Security Management, Safety, Duty of Care, Partnerships

      GISF held its inaugural Global Security Risk and Policy Conference in Dublin from 26-27 February 2025. The event was themed around resourcing and funding security risk management. We were pleased to welcome over 100 attendees to the Conference. These included…

      GISF Forum Notes 2025 English GISF publication

      GISF Glossary

      Communications

      To help facilitate a common understanding of frequently used terms in security risk management, the Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) has developed a glossary. It contains over 230 distinct terms and definitions. These were drawn from a range of trusted resources,…

      Other 2025 Arabic, English, French, Spanish GISF publication

      Protect Aid Workers – 2024 Snapshot Report

      Local Action, Wellbeing, Duty of Care

      In early 2024, a group of NGOs launched Protect Aid Workers. This new mechanism provides financial assistance and legal aid to humanitarian workers facing security incidents or immediate threats arising from their work. These include cases of violence, kidnapping, arrests,…

      Report 2025 English