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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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      Keeping up with COVID-19: essential guidance for NGO security risk managers – Module B8: Acceptance and the changing security environment

      Acceptance, Communications, Context Analysis, Policy Guidance, Safety, Training, Covid-19

      Module B8: ‘Acceptance and the changing security environment’ is in Section (B) ‘Operational Security’ of our three part series ‘Keeping up with COVID-19: Essential guidance for NGO security risk management’. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the security environment in which…

      Guidance Material 2021 English GISF publication

      GISF Forum Notes | Hybrid – Paris, Washington D.C., Virtual | September 2021 (Members only content)

      Acceptance, Context Analysis, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management, Safety, Technology, Wellbeing, Covid-19

      GISF would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s Autumn Forum in Paris, Washington, D.C. and virtually. The challenge of organising a forum across three platforms was made worth it by the active engagement of the participants throughout, ensuring…

      GISF Forum Notes 2021 English GISF publication

      Private security contracting in the humanitarian sector: time to take responsibility

      Private Security Providers

      Over the last decade, many have witnessed the increasing presence of private security providers (PSPs) in humanitarian organisations’ security risk management practices. Generally, contracted guards posted in front of compounds are the most visible manifestation of this, and have become…

      Report 2021 English GISF publication

      Why I’m Vaxxed: personal stories from aid workers around the world

      Covid-19

      Many aid organisations have highlighted the difficulties of managing vaccination requirements, and vaccine hesitancy in their operations. Therefore, at the request of members and others from the wider humanitarian community, GISF have put together some short videos to encourage staff…

      Other, Video 2021 English, French, Spanish GISF publication

      GISF Afghanistan Roundtable 6: Notes (Members only content)

      Civil-Military, Context Analysis, Gender, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management, Private Security Providers, Safety, Access

      On November 11th, GISF hosted a sixth roundtable on the evolving security situation in Afghanistan. The aim of this roundtable discussion, facilitated by GISF, was to provide members with an opportunity to share information, concerns, and questions on responses to…

      Other, Guidance Material 2021 English GISF publication

      GISF Ethiopia Roundtable 8: Notes (Members only content)

      Civil-Military, Context Analysis, NGO Security Management, Safety

      On November 8th, GISF hosted an eighth roundtable on the evolving security situation in Ethiopia. The aim of this roundtable discussion, facilitated by GISF, was to provide members with an opportunity to share information, concerns, and questions on responses to…

      Briefing, Guidance Material 2021 English GISF publication

      GISF Webinar | Behind the Scenes: Safe Humanitarian Action | Recording

      Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management, Safety, Training

      On 5 November, GISF held the Behind the Scenes: Safe Humanitarian Action webinar, an event for students, faculty, and young professionals focused on international development and humanitarian assistance studies. Are you interested in how humanitarians deliver aid to those in…

      Webinar, Event recording 2021 English GISF publication

      GISF Ethiopia Roundtable 7: Notes (Members only content)

      Civil-Military, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management, Safety, Local Action, Access

      On November 4th, GISF hosted a seventh roundtable on the evolving security situation in Ethiopia. The aim of this roundtable discussion, facilitated by GISF, was to provide members with an opportunity to share information, concerns, and questions on responses to…

      Other, Academic Resource, Guidance Material 2021 English GISF publication